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 […]
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Students, historians guide Saco and Biddeford residents through local Black history
The Biddeford Saco Area Black History Walking Tour on May 4 was organized by the local chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice, an organization that mobilizes white people to fight for racial justice.
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As student homelessness rises, so do challenges for Biddeford and Saco schools
The number of homeless students in Biddeford and Saco schools has risen 400% in recent years and leaders worry it’s about to get worse as more people lose housing with the end of winter rentals.
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One dead after crash on Buxton Road in Saco
Police have not identified the driver of a black Nissan Versa who they say crashed head-on into a tractor trailer.
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Residents in York County can apply for Jan. storm assistance by May 20
Underinsured and uninsured homeowners and renters can request private property damage assistance through FEMA. Also, stay vigilant for potential FEMA scams.
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The Wrap: Bake Maine expands to Wells, Swell Nitro Coffee opens in Saco
Also, 3 Maine beverage makers win Good Food Awards, Thai restaurant Esaan closes, and a Maine delegation returns from France hoping to popularize whole scallops.
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Saco Middle School 2023-24 quarter 3 honor roll
Grade 8 High Honors Joyce Shimba Bambi, Emily Beaulieu, Lillian Bolduc, Gage Brackett, Isabelle Bryant, Calla Burman, Arthur Cummings, Clara Dudley, Amelia Getchell, Hamilton Greene, Owen Hall, Landen Hannon, Macey Harrison, Londyn Hemenway, Clara Hunt, Parker Jasper, Olivia Lamey, Argyll Langton, Julia Libby, Nioke Mayo, Owen Morin, Sophia Nicholas, Leah Spencer, Evan Roberge, Zachary Sajecki, […]
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SMS Bobcat Players put on ‘Disney’s Beauty and The Beast JR.’ production
SACO — Saco Middle School Bobcat Players will present “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.” production on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in Thornton Academy’s auditorium. The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. […]
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Old Saco church to become affordable housing
Saco City Council unanimously signs off on selling the church to the nonprofit Quality Housing Coalition for $1.
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Thornton Fund Auction the ‘social event of the season’
SACO — The popular Thornton Fund Auction returns in May with the largest selection of items in its 17-year history. Thornton Academy’s primary fundraising event, the hybrid auction offers supporters both online and in-person opportunities to bid on more than 125 items, according to an academy statement. The auction supports critical programming, expands academic opportunities, […]