SMPDC has received a $100,000 grant to perform 15 or more energy audits, designed to discover where efficiencies could be made to save energy and money.
2021
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Maine Masons expand financial assistance to Maine Communities in 2021
Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has announced a new matching grants initiative called ‘MAC — Masons Assisting Communities.’ In partnership with the 177 Masonic Lodges in Maine, the Foundation has expanded their Community Focused Matching Grants Program, providing additional support to eligible local organizations and nonprofits statewide over the next year. ‘MAC – Masons Assisting Communities’ […]
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Maine Idea: Open primaries haven’t worked elsewhere, won’t work in Maine
Two bills currently before the Legislature would allow unenrolled voters to cast ballots in party primary elections – the so-called “open primary” system used, in one form or another, in some 36 states. One of them, LD 231, has a dynamic sponsor in Sen. Chloe Maxmin, a Democrat who defeated the previous Republican Senate leader […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
April is Pet Month at McArthur Library
Last April, I was adjusting to working from home. My three at home coworkers are Miss Lady (15 ½ years old), New Dog (10 years old) and Asher (3 years old). They are all traumatized rescue mutts with difficult and unknown backgrounds. During the pandemic they disrupted Zoom meetings, barked through Book Group and met […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Totus Tuus registration now open for teens and children in Saco
SACO — Hundreds of Maine teens and children will have the opportunity to participate in a weeklong Catholic youth program (grades 1-12) dedicated to teaching the Gospel and deepening love for God and the church, according to a Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland press release. Totus Tuus will be presented in 10 Maine communities during […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: King bill would boost Maine’s outdoor recreation industry
With more than half a million acres of public land in Maine, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful. These activities contribute over 40,000 jobs and $2.9 billion in economic activity. And thanks to a new bill championed by Sen. Angus King, public access to these lands could become easier. Sen. King’s bipartisan MAPLand […]
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Nancy Robart, Kennebunk: Sweet summer days spent capturing the perfect raspberries
When I was a young girl, I looked forward to the August weeks when I visited my great-aunts’ and great-uncle’s raspberry farm in Cambridge, New York. When our white Valiant crossed the bridge with the eagle on it, and turned down their dirt road, named after them, anticipation would rise. At the end of 4 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: April 29
Pre-order bean supper – Saturday, May 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Kidney and pea beans, cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert bar. Pre-order to go, $20 for double order, $10 single order. Call Fran at 892-9521. (Last bean supper of the season.) Takeout […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
UNE’s bird club raises money for Biddeford Food Pantry
BIDDEFORD — Recently, the Birding Club at the University of New England in Biddeford raised $2,089 for the Biddeford Food Pantry by hosting a “Big Day” — a 24-hour bird-watching event funded by 31 sponsors. The group birded for 24 straight hours starting in Kennebunkport and ending at Timber Point in Biddeford. They traveled […]
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Canuvo reaches 10-year milestone for retailing medical marijuana
BIDDEFORD — Canuvo, a medical marijuana dispensary in Biddeford is celebrating their 10-year anniversary. This is a major milestone for Canuvo on its mission to supply medical grade cannabis to clients, according to a company press release. “Only 30 percent of companies in the U.S. make it to 10 years but the fact that we […]