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SMS names December Student of the Month

January 16, 2020January 14, 2020

SACO — Seventh-grade student Branden Prak is the December Student of the Month at Saco Middle School. “Branden is kind and respectful. He is a quiet leader on our team, showing those around him a positive example of how students should conduct themselves in school,” science teacher Jen Tatro said. “He is also conscientious with […]

February brings cold Weather and cooler conversations

by Dina Mendros January 16, 2020January 13, 2020

By Bob Cochran While in Landry’s produce section, picking some wicked hot habaneros for the evening’s pot of chili, I saw Libby Library’s mascot, Libby Lobster, out of the corner of my eye. I hadn’t seen him out and about for some time, so I approached him and asked “Where have you been keeping yourself, […]

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Letters to the editor Jan. 16

January 16, 2020January 14, 2020

Are politicians exempt from Do Not Call List To the editor, For the fourth time in as many weeks I received a political text message on my cell phone. “Hi Ralph. It’s Lisa with the Betsy Sweet for US Senate campaign. We’re gearing up for the new year and we wanted to check in.” Oh […]

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UNE hosts Stacey Abrams for MLK Celebration

January 16, 2020January 14, 2020

The University of New England will welcome Georgia politician, lawyer, and voting rights champion Stacey Abrams as part of its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 22. UNE will host “A Conversation with Stacey Abrams” at noon at Innovation Hall on the University’s Portland Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., according to a press […]

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Apex Youth Connection hires Melissa Cilley as executive director

January 16, 2020January 14, 2020

BIDDEFORD — After a year as interim executive and strategic consultant, Melissa Cilley will transition into executive director at Apex Youth Connection in Biddeford (formerly The Community Bicycle Center). Cilley is a consultant bringing 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including eight years as executive director of the Susan L. Curtis Foundation. “We’re thrilled to […]

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Biddeford Savings and Mechanics Savings provide assistance to local food pantries

January 16, 2020January 14, 2020

BIDDEFORD — Biddeford Savings and Mechanics Savings recently donated a total of $22,500 to local food pantries in their market areas to help fight the issue of food insecurity. Maine ranks 12th in the nation for food insecurity. People of all ages are struggling to put food on their tables, but the trend is most […]