SACO — Thornton Academy’s Pops Orchestra takes the stage on Saturday, Feb. 11 with “I Love Rock and Roll,” a rock-themed performance featuring electric guitar, electric violin, and drum solos. Selections include Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Ozzy Osborn’s “Crazy Train,” and the Nirvana hit “Teen Spirit.” The 35 members of the orchestra will wear rock themed […]
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From Augusta: Making way for psilocybin therapy
During the 130th Legislature, you may recall that I sponsored LD 1582, “An Act to Enact the Maine Psilocybin Services Act.” Although the Maine Senate passed the bill, the Maine House rejected it. As a lawmaker who has previously served in the House and who currently serves in the Senate, I know that some bills […]
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Judicial confirmation hearings set for Douglas, Fritzsche
Hearings for York County Superior Court Justice Wayne Douglas’s nomination to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and for retired Superior Court Justice Paul Fritzsche to hold another 7-year term as active retired will be taken up by the Judiciary Committee on Feb. 15.
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A chat with a U.S. senator at Biddeford Middle School
Sen. Angus King spent about 45 minutes online from his Brunswick home with STEM students in grades 7 and 8.
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Massachusetts man in serious condition after rollover on turnpike in Saco
The 21-year-old was driving a Ford pickup when he hit the median guard rail, flipped and was ejected.
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Warming centers to open due to frigid cold in Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach
With very cold temperatures and wind chills in the forecast, warming shelters are opening in Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach. • In Biddeford, a warming center opens 9 a.m. Friday Feb. 3 at the J. Richard Martin Community Center, 189 Alfred St., and will close at 7 a.m. Monday Feb. 6. People should use […]
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February start for Maine Turnpike project in Saco
The $41.9 million project includes improvements to Exit 36, creation of Exit 35 new collector roads and more and is slated to be complete late in 2025.
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After years of traffic headaches, construction to begin on Maine Turnpike’s new Saco exit
The new exit is expected to open in 2025 about a mile south of the current Saco interchange, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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WinterFest in Biddeford postponed to Feb. 10-12
The change was prompted by forecasted cold weather and wind chills. Two events at City Theater scheduled for Feb. 3 and 4 will take place.
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Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces Mark Jones as president
SACO — Mark Jones has been named president of Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. Jones stepped into the role Jan. 1 as former President Bob Quentin transitions to retirement. Jones joined SBSI in 1985 after completing his education at the University of Southern Maine. During his time with the bank, he has gained progressively greater […]