In 2004, Captain Cash, who graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School, lost his life as part of a dangerous mission for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Community News: March 6
TA senior named finalist for National Merit Scholarship Dylan Poirier, a senior at Thornton Academy in Saco, has been selected as a National Merit Scholar finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. Students qualify by achieving a high score on the […]
Biddeford teen center already a success
My Place Teen Center opened in downtown Biddeford in December. Since then, the building has almost always been full.
Art of Biddeford announces upcoming immersive art experience
Portl-1, an immersive arts exhibit, will premier at the Foundry in downtown Biddeford next month.
Community News: Feb. 27
Biddeford student art show takes place March 5 The Biddeford School Department will hold its annual District-Wide K-12 Student Art Show on Tuesday, March 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Biddeford Middle School. This event will celebrate the creativity and artistic achievements of students from all grade levels, featuring a diverse range of […]
Saco, Biddeford students shine at York County Spelling Bee
Local students demonstrated their spelling prowess at the York County Spelling Bee, held earlier this month at Massabesic Middle School. Twelve talented spellers in grades five through eight from schools across southern Maine, including Biddeford, Saco, Bonny Eagle, and Wells, competed for the county title in a contest that came down to an intense tie-breaking […]
Travis Mills Foundation to host annual Vietnam vets breakfast
The Travis Mills Foundation will host its annual Vietnam Era Veterans Breakfast, welcoming Vietnam-era veterans to the Augusta Civic Center at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The free event is open to all Vietnam-era veterans and includes a complimentary breakfast for both the veteran and one guest. Tickets are required and can be reserved […]
As egg shortage continues, Maine breakfast spots cope with rising costs
Restaurants and bakeries in southern Maine are now paying 2 or 3 times as much for the eggs they need, although most have so far resisted raising menu prices.
UMaine students create models for multi-use space in Ferry Beach
Architecture students from UMaine are working to create models to rebuild an old building at Ferry Beach.
Things to Do: Feb. 20
Thursday, Feb. 20 Free Tech Class: Introduction to MS Excel, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. In this three-day class from the National Digital Equity Center learn about the basics of Microsoft Excel including data entry, cell formatting, and the basics of Formulas. Free. FMI, contact jsanderson@mcarthurlibrary.org. Thursday Coffee Hour […]