Taking a cue from surrounding municipalities with four-day work weeks, the Saco City Hall employees will end work at 1 p.m. on Fridays — but their overall work hours will remain unchanged. City Councilor Nathan Johnston expressed hesitation about the move at the Jan. 29 City Council meeting.
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With Army Corps agreement inked, Saco turns to other solutions to protect Camp Ellis
Two storms in January caused “catastrophic” damage to Camp Ellis, a powerful reminder of how vulnerable the coastal community is. “If we have another storm like that, I don’t think my house would survive,” said resident Joe Kehoe.
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Saco man facing charges following police chase
Ricky Cooper faces charges of eluding an officer, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, violating conditions of release, and theft of a truck.
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Saco man operating a stolen truck leads police on chase, crashes into cruiser
Ricky Cooper, 39, crashed a stolen Maine Water company truck at intersection of Kennebunk Pond Road and South Waterboro Road after being pursued by law enforcement. After he receives medical care, he’ll be arrested on four charges, including eluding an officer, police say.
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Obituary: Joan Ruth Bridges,1948-2024
SACO — Joan Ruth Bridges, 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Jan. 24, 2024. She was born in Saco in Feb. 24, 1948, the daughter of Harrison and Constance (Davis) Goldthwait. Joan was educated in Saco school and graduated from Thornton Academy. She worked for […]
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Business guru Jon Schallert offers high praise to Saco and Biddeford businesses
“In the past few years, I don’t know if I’ve seen a community that has as much potential as you guys have,” Schallert said at a Jan. 29 training session.
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Funtown Splashtown USA earns national recognition for Whispering Pines Haunted Hotel Dark Ride
Park’s first new ride in 20 years makes the Final Top Ten List from USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards.
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York County businesses and residents left reeling from storms
Coastal communities were pummeled by huge waves, flooding, and wind gusts up to 60 mph. It was the second episode of extreme weather within days.
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TA Middle School presents ‘Shrek Jr.’
SACO —Thornton Academy is going green this month, as the TA Middle School performs “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” Jan. 26 – 28. The show follows the adventures of the green ogre, Shrek, who leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. The cast and crew of […]
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Tricia Huot chosen to serve as city councilor in Saco’s Ward 6
Huot beat out Steven Boucouvalas to fill the seat vacated by recently-elected Saco Mayor Jodi MacPhail