Never let it be said that those who appreciate rock n’ roll music could care less about others. As evidence of that, the Oldies Dance Group’s Benefit Dance last fall set records once again in raising money for the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. The dance raised $8,750 to donate to the Ronald McDonald House […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Library Links: Zip the library cat: Part of McArthur history
Libraries and cats have had a long history of being intertwined, with records of furry feline companions roaming the stacks dating all the way back to the Middle Ages. Some were considered a nuisance, but most have been utterly adored by patrons and staff — such as the famous Dewey Readmore, a beloved library cat […]
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Community News: March 6
TA senior named finalist for National Merit Scholarship Dylan Poirier, a senior at Thornton Academy in Saco, has been selected as a National Merit Scholar finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. Students qualify by achieving a high score on the […]
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‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ is new musical at Biddeford’s City Theater
City Theater in Biddeford presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” the insightful and hilarious musical this month; it will have audience members shouting, “This is my life!” “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” with book and lyrics by award-winning Joe DiPietro and music by renowned composer Jimmy Brooks, is a witty musical revue that tackles modern love […]
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Biddeford teen center already a success
My Place Teen Center opened in downtown Biddeford in December. Since then, the building has almost always been full.
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Art of Biddeford announces upcoming immersive art experience
Portl-1, an immersive arts exhibit, will premier at the Foundry in downtown Biddeford next month.
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Biddeford residents call for new skate park
The original skate park at Rotary Park was torn down in Sept. due to safety concerns.
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Community News: Feb. 27
Biddeford student art show takes place March 5 The Biddeford School Department will hold its annual District-Wide K-12 Student Art Show on Tuesday, March 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Biddeford Middle School. This event will celebrate the creativity and artistic achievements of students from all grade levels, featuring a diverse range of […]
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Saco, Biddeford students shine at York County Spelling Bee
Local students demonstrated their spelling prowess at the York County Spelling Bee, held earlier this month at Massabesic Middle School. Twelve talented spellers in grades five through eight from schools across southern Maine, including Biddeford, Saco, Bonny Eagle, and Wells, competed for the county title in a contest that came down to an intense tie-breaking […]
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Things to Do: Feb. 27
Thursday, Feb. 27 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. Free. FMI, contact [email protected]. Trivia Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Brickyard Hollow Biddeford, 165 Main St., Biddeford. Friday, Feb. 28 Next Stop Comedy, 8 to 10 p.m., Sacred Profane Brewery and […]