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Community Jan. 30

January 30, 2020January 28, 2020

Maine Catholic youth to score donations during “Souper” Bowl of Caring on Feb. 1-2 SACO — While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be racking up points during Sunday’s Super Bowl, young Catholics from around Maine will be busy scoring donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. […]

Realizing Robert McArthur’s vision

by Melanie Taylor Coombs Adult Services Librarian/Supervisor, McArthur Library January 30, 2020January 27, 2020

A few minutes ago, a very nice gentleman came to print a document from his phone. Our Wi-Fi printing is a bit touchy sometimes, and if you stand about 20 feet from the printer to send the document, it works great! If you are standing next to the machine, it doesn’t recognize the connection. Such […]

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Community connections link neighbors with services they need

by By Rep. Lori Gramlich D-Old Orchard Beach January 30, 2020January 27, 2020

One of the best parts of serving our community in the Maine House of Representatives is connecting with local folks who are doing incredible work right here in Old Orchard Beach and nearby communities. I was reminded of this recently when I had the opportunity to tour the Sam L. Cohen Adult Day Center. The […]

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Letters Jan. 30

January 30, 2020January 28, 2020

To the residents of Saco and Biddeford, My thanks to all who were in the heavy traffic congestion by Saco Middle School and those trying to enter Industrial Park Road headed to Portland via the Maine Turnpike on Thursday, Jan. 23 when an ambulance with flashing lights and blaring siren entered the traffic. Because you […]

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George E. Spulick

by Dina Mendros January 30, 2020January 27, 2020

SANFORD — George E. Spulick, 85, a longtime resident of Sanford, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sanford on Jan. 19, 2020. George was born on April 9, 1934, in Enfield, Connecticut, the son of William E. and Violet G. (Greenwood). The family moved to Saco in 1936. and George graduated from Thornton Academy […]

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Governor Mills: The “Made for Maine Health Coverage Act” will improve health insurance for Maine people and small businesses.

by Gov. Janet Mills January 24, 2020January 20, 2020

Campaigning across the state in 2018, I met so many people worried that they’ll never be able to afford health care. Small business owners bracing for unpredictable hikes in costs for the health insurance their employees all need to stay healthy and stay working. Seniors who are rationing prescription drug medications – or worse, going […]