State agencies and municipal public works departments saved money allocated for snowstorm response, but diverted some of that to deal with major flooding in December and January.
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Figures for proposed new Saco schools now available
The funding scheme, which would see residents pay less than 28% and the state take on the rest, is a once in a generation opportunity, said Superintendent Jeremy Ray.
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Police ask for help identifying car that hit walker
The car was used in a hit and run crash, police say.
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New housing pilot program will support cost burdened seniors and cash strapped renters
Age Friendly Saco and House Rep. Maggie O’Neil were instrumental in bringing the Nesterly housing program to Maine.
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The Ecology School celebrates spring with ‘Good Growing Gathering’ at River Bend Farm
SACO — Gardening workshops and more will be part of The Ecology School’s two-day gathering on growing food in the Northeast at its River Bend Farm campus on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. The weekend will feature workshops appealing to beginner gardeners, as well as those looking to advance their knowledge and skills. […]
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SMS honor roll
Saco Middle School students Alex Krauter-Foley Academic Achievement Grade 7; and Tyrel Bishop Academic Achievement Grade 6, made the second quarter honor roll. Their names were left out from the initial listing.
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Obituary: Linda J. Field
SACO — Linda Jane Field, 76, of Saco passed away at her home on March 14, 2024. She was born in Sanford, Maine on July 22, 1947, the daughter of Leroy and Doris (Michaud) Field. She was educated in the Sanford School System and graduated from Sanford High School, class of 1965. Linda went […]
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Saco roofing contractor cited for safety violations is accused of failing to provide workers’ comp
Found not guilty of workplace manslaughter after a roofer fell to his death in 2018, Shawn Purvis was back before a judge Wednesday, this time facing charges from the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board.
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Saco students win first place in robot design at LEGO championship
SACO — The CK Burns School’s LEGO Robotics team placed first for Robot Design at the Maine State LEGO League Championship. Saco students competed against 26 other Maine teams, sharing their innovative projects and competing in the robot performance. Through their collaboration and coding skills, the Mustang Masterpieces won the Robot Design Award, according to […]
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A month after Saco shooting, police still tight-lipped about investigation
Police say releasing any information about the incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order and school lockdowns would hamper the investigation.