Qualified people age 55 and older can tutor or mentor a young person, or run errands and visit with an elder in their community.
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Saco, Old Orchard Beach awarded federal funds to help wastewater plant projects
The awards were among six in York County and 92 statewide recently announced by US Sen. Angus King.
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BSOOB says app will help riders plan trips
BIDDEFORD — People looking to get there, from here, as the Maine expression goes, can now check Google Maps for Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit information. “This BSOOB Transit partnership with Google will allow people to better understand the transit network, bus schedules, and create individualized trip plans,” said Executive Director Chad Heid. “The system details […]
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Bon appétit – At Libby Library?
March is that time of year when the weather can feel like two steps forward, one step back. One day it’s 60F degrees, and we’re tapping our maple trees to make the much coveted maple syrup, and the next we’re shoveling, yet another, 10-inch snowstorm. Still, I always get optimistic after the trees are tapped, […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Northeastern University in Boston announced theall semester 2021 dean’s list. Local students making the list include: Biddeford resident Jack Hartford, majoring in Business Administration; Saco resident Jonathan Ma, majoring in Computer Science/Media Arts. Southern Maine Community College in South Portland announced students have made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Local students include: Kawther Abdulabas, […]
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Gramlich proposal to strengthen law enforcement training standards advances
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted March 3 to advance a proposal by Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, to strengthen law enforcement education and training standards in Maine. The vote was 7-3 with three members absent. As amended, LD 1447 would create a stakeholder group of policymakers and experts […]
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Standing strong, with an eye toward Ukraine
Yanina Nickless, now a U.S. citizen, worries about her family in Ukraine, and is, at the same time, proud of them and her country for standing up to Russian aggression. As of early Tuesday, the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces continued.
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Mary’s Walk returns to in-person event in Saco on March 20
Held in memory of Mary Kerry Libby, the annual event raises funds for the Maine Cancer Foundation.
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Gramlich announces re-election bid for Maine House 131
The Old Orchard Beach incumbent is currently serving her second term as a state representative.
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Tasty! Biddeford Saco Restaurant Week returns March 13-19
There will be unique specials, promotional discounts – who could ask for more?