SACO — The Saco Unified Basketball team, called the Bobcats, played their first competition March 6 on the Saco Middle School home court. Unified sports partners students with developmental disabilities with students without them to help promote physical activity, teamwork, sportsmanship, and social inclusion. “As always, these contests are one of my favorite events that […]
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Saco school officials eye potential November referendum on school site
A PreK-K school and a separate Grade 1-5 school would be located on parcels of city-owned land, and on about 20 acres currently in private hands, near the intersection of Portland Road and Millbrook Road.
May delivery of coastal dredge likely, county officials say
The construction was funded by $1.54 million in county rescue plan funds.
USAF Band to play Biddeford concert March 31
BIDDEFORD- The United States Air Force Band from Washington, D.C., is heading out on a community relations tour to the Northeast. and will give a performance at Biddeford Middle School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. March 31. The tour honors the service of Air Force members, past and present, and highlights the excellence of […]
Donation helps Saco Food Pantry
SACO — Shaw’s personnel in Saco recently paused to hand over 153, $50 gift cards totaling $7,650 to help Saco Food Pantry assist families in need. Around the holidays late last year, shoppers at the Shaw’s Saco location could opt to add a donation to the Saco Food Pantry as they went through the checkout […]
Saco Pathfinders say ‘let it snow’ and welcomes new members
The club marked its 50th year in 2022, and is looking forward to the next 50 years.
Biddeford Planning Board approves redevelopment of part of former MERC site
Plans include an 85-unit mixed use residential and commercial structure, a second building containing as many as 129-unit residential units, and a two-story structure proposed to be the location of a couple of restaurants. These will be situated on about two acres of the former MERC property.
John Gilboy named Old Orchard Beach Fire Chief
“I am very impressed with his dedication, his commitment and his leadership,” said Town Manager Diana Asanza.
Thornton Academy Honor Roll 2022 – 2023 School Year Quarter 2
Seniors First Honors: Punnisa (Mint) Amornsirikul, Jordan Anderson, Madisyn Ayres, Amelia Benoit, Damian Bracy, Emma Campori, Cole Cochrane, Emily Coleman, Tyler Cote, Owen Critchley, Elise Cyr, Jasmine Day, Rose Dinh, Isabella DiRisi, Spencer Doran, Jessica Dow, Estella Duquette, Carlos Eboli Fernandez, Adeline Falardeau, Madalena Faustino, Alicia Figueroa Portoles, Logan Genender, Renee Gonneville, Emily Hansen, Eden […]
TA student named Nationa Merit Scholarship finalist
SACO — Adeline Falardeau, a senior at Thornton Academy, has been named a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Award, a national academic competition for high school students that provides financial aid for college. Falardeau is one of 15,000 seniors across the nation to be selected as a finalist. Merit Scholar® awardees will be chosen […]