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They also deliver clothing to Seeds of Hope.

Saco Middle School honor roll

December 12, 2019December 4, 2019

SACO — The following students made the Saco Middle School High Honors Roll for the first quarter: Mohaimen Abdullah, Maryam Alani, Milica Andric, Sophia Auger, Connor Ayoob, Rozlyn Ayotte, Cara Baker, Sovann Beck, Avery Binette, Delia Binette, Clayton Bishop, Andrew Blais, Taya Bouchard, Andrew Bouthot, Dyllan Breault, Adeline Burman, Oliver Cabrera, Johnny Alexander Campbell, Olivia […]

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Applications available for 2020 Master Gardener Volunteer program in York County

December 12, 2019December 6, 2019

York County, Maine – Applications are now available for the 2020 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training in York County. Classes will meet Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 29 through mid-June at the Kennedy Center, 15 Oak St., Springvale (unless otherwise noted). Participants will receive more than 70 hours of […]

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New spa open in Biddeford

December 12, 2019December 5, 2019

BIDDEFORD — A new spa in North Dam Mill in Biddeford opened last month, offering an immersive wellness experience that will transport clients to a relaxing Hawaiian getaway through the healing arts of massage and Reiki. The Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce welcomed Spa Voyage with a ribbon cutting celebration on Nov. 21 at their […]

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Letters to the editor Dec. 12

by Dina Mendros December 12, 2019December 10, 2019

Donate to the restoration of the Biddeford Mill Clock To the editor, I am moved to learn of the circuitous trail starting with the near destruction, followed by the valiant rescue by a handful of devoted citizens, and now the restoration of the Biddeford Mill Clock being undertaken by the Friends of the Biddeford Mill […]

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Uncle Pirate’s visit

by Valerie L. Egar Children's Author December 12, 2019December 4, 2019

Uncle Pirate showed up at our house early one November morning with Clyde, his parrot. “I wish you’d called to tell us you were coming,” Mom mumbled. “That would have ruined the surprise. Besides, I hardly knew I was coming until I got here.” He hugged Mom and pulled a string of pearls from his […]

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Saco Middle School names Student of the Month

December 12, 2019December 9, 2019

Eighth-grader Nate Carnevale is the recipient of the inaugural award

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Program that helps people in recovery receives donation

December 12, 2019December 9, 2019

The Family Restored, a local nonprofit that helps families pay for treatment and recovery housing costs for loved ones struggling with addiction, has received a $5,000 donation from Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI). Drug abuse in Maine has risen in recent years, and in 2017, the state ranked among the top 10 in opioid-related […]

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York County Shelter Programs’ Holiday Fundraiser underway

by Dina Mendros December 12, 2019December 6, 2019

ALFRED — York County Shelter Programs has begun its annual holiday fundraising drive and hopes that people throughout the county will dig deep to help their neighbors who are most in need. “As the holidays approach, and many of us consider the gifts we will give to our families and friends, we are asking people […]