The University of New England has announced the creation of two new, collaborative centers within its College of Business: the Center for Sport and Business Innovation and the Center for Sales Excellence. These centers, designed to advance UNE’s commitment to providing cutting-edge business education, will prepare students for leadership roles in the evolving business landscape, […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Community News: Oct. 17
SVLT to host “Rabbit-tat” event Saco Valley Land Trust will hold a forest walk on Oct. 26. at 1 p.m. beginning at 10 West Loop Road in Biddeford. During the walk, participants will visit a created “early successional habitat” – sometimes called a “Rabbit-tat.” Sarah Dudek from the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge will discuss […]
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Letters to the Editor: Oct. 17
Ken Blow works tirelessly for the people I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Ken Blow’s re-election to the Old Orchard Beach Town Council. Ken has proven himself as a dedicated and effective leader who deeply cares about our community’s future. His commitment to preserving the character of our town, while thoughtfully guiding […]
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Saco uses new CodeRED emergency alert system
Saco has launched a new, direct emergency notification system, CodeRED. This powerful tool allows Saco’s public safety officials to quickly send urgent alerts to specific areas or the entire city during emergency situations, according to a city press release. The Saco Police Department will use CodeRED exclusively for emergencies, such as severe weather events or […]
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Things to Do: Oct. 10
Thursday, Oct. 10 Comfort and Community: 250 Years of Maine Quilts, 6 to 7 p.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. A presentation by award-winning author Laurie LaBar, Curator Emerita and former chief curator of History and Decorative Arts at the Maine State Museum. Free. FMI, call 207-284-4181 or email [email protected]. Thursday Coffee Hour […]
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40 fugitives arrested during fugitive operation
The U.S. Marshals Service, District of Maine, along with Biddeford and Lewiston Police Departments arrested 40 fugitives after the conclusion of a one-month long initiative called “Operation Triple Beam.” During this operation, the Marshals Service Task Force partnered with the Biddeford and Lewsiton Police Departments arresting fugitives wanted for various violent offenses such as: drug […]
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Businesses join regional coalition to tackle food waste
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Ore Nell’s restaurant and Golden Harvest Produce Market have joined an innovative effort to reduce food waste in the food service industry, repurpose quality ingredients, and prepare meals to feed the community, according to a Gather press release. Gather, a nonprofit anti-hunger organization, has created Seacoast Waste Not to address […]
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Saco Splash Pad receives unanimous approval from Planning Board
The Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco’s two-year-long dream of building a 1,700-square-foot splash pad at 75 Franklin St. has received unanimous approval from the Saco Planning Board. The project, spearheaded by past Rotary Club President Brenda Pollock, was born out of a desire to create a lasting and impactful contribution to the community’s children, according to […]
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Saco Middle School students spread kindness across the community
SMS students took part in a “Raise Craze” event to spread kindness and raise money last week.
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Old Orchard Beach residents say live music is too loud during off season
Residents living near Patron Mexican Restaurant say the business has live music that lasts well beyond their permitted hours.