Several years ago while living in the shire of Farmington, some friends and I were driving home from a delightful dinner at the Irving Big Stop. My friends are organized, level-headed, calm and extremely kind. One is an emergency medical specialist with a variety of credentials; the other is an eye doctor with a background […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Corps receives United Way of York County 2020 community investment
OLD ORCHARD BEACH —The Salvation Army of Old Orchard Beachas been awarded a one-year grant from United Way of York County totaling $9,840. This investment will benefit the following Salvation Army programs: Community Lunch (served Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m.,everyone is welcome to attend), and the Hands-Up Center (which provides emergency food, clothing, and […]
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Some local schools close Monday to plan for extended closure if necessary in light of coronavirus
No plans for extended closures yet, but that could change.
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Young Catholics Around Maine to Present Living Stations of the Cross
Members of youth ministry and students at Maine Catholic schools will present the Living Stations of the Cross around the state leading up to Easter Sunday, April 12. The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. They have […]
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OOB Democrat Rep. Lori Gramlich seeks second term
She said her focus includes environmental, behavioral health and transportation issues.
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United Way York County seeks new president
Barbara Wentworth said she’s retiring later this year.
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240 Strings Community Concert to play ‘Café Music’ among other selections
The Portland Piano Trio will present a concert on Sunday, March 22 at Mechanics’ Hall in Portland. The concert begins at 4 p.m. and is free, although donations are encouraged. All proceeds benefit 240 Strings students in their violin, cello, piano, and chamber music studies. The Portland Piano Trio will be the first ensemble in […]
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Kim Tarbox named president of Maine Life Real Estate Co.
SCARBOROUGH — Kim Tarbox has been appointed president of Maine Life Real Estate Co., brokered by eXp Realty. A licensed Maine real estate agent since 2010, Tarbox has been with the Maine Life Real Estate team since 2015 and has consistently been a top performer, working with both buyers and sellers of residential properties. She […]
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Thornton Academy: Shrinking enrollment, minimal tuition increase, will mean staff cuts
There are no specifics yet, but families were informed of the situation by letter last week. Officials say academic, arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities will remain intact.
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‘Tentative’ deal struck in Toddle Inn preschool saga, Saco says
City officials won’t divulge terms until conditions met, agreement signed.