Saco Middle School has been named one of six Maine state finalists and among 300 nationwide in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition based on an eighth-grade project to create a prototype lobster buoy that monitors temperatures for climate change, ph levels and pollutants. SMS Teacher Lindsay Girard’s eighth-grade students received a $2.5K […]
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Business – Web design, bookkeeping aid available for small businesses
Nonprofit organizations and small businesses in York County, southern Oxford County and the town of Baldwin, are encouraged to apply for free technical assistance for bookkeeping and/or website design services. It represents the third and final round of grants being offered through the Economic Recovery Hub Program by the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission […]
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Local businesses celebrate wellbeing in Biddeford, Saco
Heart of Biddeford will host its second annual Wellness Crawl starting Jan. 13, offering deals and discounts on wellness classes and activities.
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More affordable housing coming to Biddeford
Bateman Partners plans to build 60 new affordable housing units and update 32 more.
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Three southern Maine food venues shuttering this month
Small restaurants in Saco, Biddeford and Kennebunk are shutting their doors before 2025.
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Concrete poured for Biddeford-Saco splash pad project
The long-awaited splash pad project is making a splash as crews poured the foundation in Saco on Dec. 18. This milestone marks a significant step forward in a two-year effort to bring a fun, family-friendly water play area to the community. The Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco, in partnership with the Saco Parks and Recreation Department, […]
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Biddeford begins work on coastal resiliency
Beach dunes and dune grass are important to maintaining the shoreline, experts say.
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Christmas comes early for Habitat for Humanity homebuyer
A new home building project by Habitat for Humanity York County is taking place in Saco. Construction will officially begin with the delivery of a modular home on Dec. 18. This home will be purchased by a local father who has a young daughter. After the home is delivered volunteers will help on the build […]
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Biddeford to open teen center in downtown
My Place Teen Center will open its new Biddeford location early next year, serving at-risk youth throughout York County.
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Saco to rename bridge after local veteran
The Saco City Council voted Monday night to rename the Saco Memorial Bridge after veteran General Wallace H. Nutting.