A new home building project by Habitat for Humanity York County is taking place in Saco. Construction will officially begin with the delivery of a modular home on Dec. 18. This home will be purchased by a local father who has a young daughter. After the home is delivered volunteers will help on the build […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Biddeford man pleads guilty on cocaine charge
A Biddeford man pleaded guilty Dec. 10 in U.S. District Court in Portland to possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. According to court records, a Biddeford police officer encountered Gage Barton, 26, walking in the early morning hours in September. Barton was on probation for unlawful possession of cocaine, and was also on bail conditions […]
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At UNE, these women mean business
When Molly Beeley and Sophia Ouellette switched their majors to business administration at the University of New England during their sophomore year, they were surprised to find no business-focused clubs on campus. But being the driven young women they are, the duo sought to create a supportive community for other women pursuing careers in business […]
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UNE Professor Ali Ahmida shortlisted for Guggenheim Fellowship
University of New England Political Science Professor Ali Ahmida, Ph.D. last month became the first member of the university’s faculty to be shortlisted for the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. If Ahmida is selected for the esteemed fellowship next spring, he will become one of just three academic scholars teaching at a Maine college or university ever […]
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Biddeford to open teen center in downtown
My Place Teen Center will open its new Biddeford location early next year, serving at-risk youth throughout York County.
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Saco to rename bridge after local veteran
The Saco City Council voted Monday night to rename the Saco Memorial Bridge after veteran General Wallace H. Nutting.
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Biddeford begins search for city manager
Current city manager Jim Bennett will step down in April.
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Things to Do: Dec. 12
Thursday, Dec. 12 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. FYI, email [email protected]. Friday, Dec. 13 “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn,” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. The Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred […]
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County Report: They’ve got the ‘Spirit of America’
Organizations and individuals who hail from Biddeford, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach and Saco were recently awarded Spirit of America Foundation tributes by York County Commissioners. Awards were made to the Heart of Biddeford downtown group, Kennebunkport resident Russell Grady, the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department Call Force and Fire Police, and Saco resident and cane-maker […]
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SMS quarter 1 honor roll amendments
Due to miscalculations, Saco Middle School has added several names to the quarter 1 honor roll that was printed in the Nov. 28 edition. The additions are: Grade 8 Honors: Teaghan Norris Grade 7 High Honors: Kruz Tardiff Honors: Yusuf Al Gburi, Qasim Al-Khelaifawi, Alannah Collin, Hunter Dube, Ariana Etheridge, Adele Foy, Olivia Grantham, Andre […]