The fourth annual Biddeford and Saco Poker Crawl will take place over the three-day period of May 17 through May 19. Card sharks are invited to put their best poker hand together to win prizes and support the local small business community. Over 40 downtown businesses in Biddeford and Saco will participate. The game is […]
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Names of those involved in Saco fatal crash released
Saco Police released the name of the man who died as a result of a motor vehicle crash on May 3. At 9:03 a.m. on May 3, the Saco Emergency Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash in the 500 block of Route 112 in Saco. The crash involved a tractor-trailer […]
Thornton Academy hires new athletic director to start July 1
Lance Johnson to replace Gary Stevens who held the position for 17 years.
Sen. Bernie Sanders to give UNE Commencement address
The University of New England’s 189th Commencement is set for Saturday, May 18.
Center of Technology electrical program receives national recognition
BIDDEFORD/SACO — The electrical program of the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology has been recognized by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The program’s excellence was highlighted by partners at ABC Maine (Associated Builders and Contractors) and NCCER, acknowledging BRCOT’s commitment to educating the next generation of craft professionals. According to ABC […]
Saco Schools launches website on proposed new schools
SACO — The Saco City Council recently voted unanimously to place a referendum question about a bond to build two new schools on the June 11 ballot. The school department has launched an informational website about the referendum question which is www.Info-On-2.com. The site features a “virtual flyover” video that shows the new buildings and […]
Biddeford City Council appoints new councilor
Neva Gross will replace former Ward 5 Councilor Julian Schlaver following his departure last week.
Two Biddeford residents arrested for drug trafficking
Almuntadhar M. Mohammed had been under investigation for over eight months for fentanyl trafficking.
Saco City Council approves referendum question on school construction
SACO — The Saco City Council voted unanimously last week to place a referendum question on the June 11 ballot that will support the building of two new schools. The council gave final approval to “The Order Authorizing the City of Saco to Borrow an Amount Not to Exceed $140,749,348 to Finance Construction of a […]
Two fatalities in two separate local crashes
Two are dead as a result of two separate crashes that took place Friday, one in Saco and one in Biddeford. At 9:03 a.m. on May 3, the Saco Emergency Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash in the 500 block of Route 112 in Saco. The crash involved a tractor-trailer […]