SACO — A movie once said “Half the towns in North America have a Doc Graham.” Well, half the towns have an Andy Scontras as well. Andrew Peter (“Andy”) Scontras was born on Feb. 15, 1931 in a house at 10 Free Street in Saco, Maine. Sunday April 2, 2023, he passed away at the […]
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Saco teacher is ‘Master in the Middle’
SACO — Saco Middle School math teacher Jessica Hamilton has won a Master in the Middle award from the New England League of Middle Schools. The award was announced at the organization’s annual conference March 27 and 28. “Paying attention to the learning needs of young adolescents and recognizing their unique developmental stage can make […]
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Ceremony honors Vietnam War veterans
‘Welcome home,’ was not often heard 50 years ago. It is, now.
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Kennebunk traffic stop turns up loaded gun stolen in Saco burglary
Police said there were three loaded handguns in the car- two with rounds in the chambers.
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Tickets ready for April 29 gala Biddeford Ball
A runway show, salsa band, food, drink, more – all to aid a new playground project for downtown Biddeford.
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Sentencing date set for Saco woman in bankruptcy fraud case
Christina Q. Shea, a former Saco School Board member, pleaded guilty to the charge in U.S. District Court in Portland in November.
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Pine Tree Amendment would enshrine a constitutional right to a clean environment
Supporters say it would give Mainers legal standing on issues such as PFAS and mining, but critics say it is too vague and would lead to endless litigation.
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SMS students celebrate 20th anniversary of BAM Day
SACO— For the 20th year, Saco Middle School hosted its Body and Mind (BAM) wellness day focused on students’ social-emotional learning. On March 17, over 500 middle schoolers were able to choose among 50 activities. Twenty years ago an idea was brought forward to have a day that allowed students the opportunity to learn, grow, […]
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County looks to preserve history, for all to see
York County government possesses thousands of records – like those housed in the Registry of Deeds, which are received and recorded and already available online. But there are other records too, and some of them are fascinating.
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Biddeford ceremony March 29 marks Vietnam War Veterans Day
Ceremony and flag raising is 2 p.m. at Memorial Park, at the corner of Alfred and Pool streets.