SCARBOROUGH — Catholics are asked to live out their faith by “welcoming the stranger.” In Maine, Catholic Charities Maine’s Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS) is driven by that call each day. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m., community members are welcome to attend a free presentation entitled “New Mainers: Learn Why People Come Here.” […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Maine Turnpike Authority includes Saco improvements in capital plan
Work, scheduled to commence in 2022, is estimated at $40 million.
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Catholic bishop ‘tours the world’ at Biddeford school
St. James students demonstrate what they’ve learned about other countries.
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‘Tinkering’ leads to works of three dimensional art
Dioramas crafted by Carlo Spirito are on display at Saco Transportation Center through January.
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Investigation of cousins’ deaths continues
Anyone with information is asked to call Saco Police.
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Biddeford student chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program
A week in Washington, learning how government works and a $10,000 scholarship.
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Schumacher named head of the Economic Development Council of Maine
SMPDC executive director will serve two-year term.
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Changes designed to improve access for Social Security beneficiaries
Extended hours and new hires are key to the commissioner’s plan.
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The green is gone, but not for long
Once again, Nature has put everything to bed. The vibrant greens that colored our world from roughly May through September are now dulled as the trees and plants settle in for their long-awaited rest, or obliterated altogether. And it is a much-needed hiatus, considering how hard they work, not only to provide their own means […]
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Crow and Friend Crow
The crow flew west, lifted by a light breeze. From high in the sky, he viewed barren fields, a dusting of snow in shaded glens, a skim of ice on the river. His sharp eyes noticed a running fox and in the distance, cars speeding on the highway. The moist air carried the promise of […]