ALFRED – York County government’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 is now in the hands of the York County Budget Committee. York County Commissioners unanimously approved the $25.16 million proposal, of which $21.55 million is to be raised by taxes to the county’s 29 municipalities, on April 17. Now it […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Students, historians guide Saco and Biddeford residents through local Black history
The Biddeford Saco Area Black History Walking Tour on May 4 was organized by the local chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice, an organization that mobilizes white people to fight for racial justice.
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Residents in York County can apply for Jan. storm assistance by May 20
Underinsured and uninsured homeowners and renters can request private property damage assistance through FEMA. Also, stay vigilant for potential FEMA scams.
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Housing First project in Sanford gets boost from York County government
The project aims to reduce homelessness.
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Biddeford woman is Retired Art Teacher of the Year
BIDDEFORD — A Biddeford woman was selected to be the Maine Art Education Association ‘Retired Art Teacher of the Year’ for the state of Maine. She was presented her award at the annual Spring Conference held at the Collins Art Center on the UMaine campus April 27. Since retiring from teaching art in grades K-2 […]
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New School of Computer Science and Data Analytics will prepare UNE students for the future of tech
BIDDEFORD — Algorithms that process complex financial data. Sensors that track and monitor endangered species. Systems that track patient health records across hospitals — and the cybersecurity tools to keep them secure. Computing and data now touch nearly every facet of daily life and the world’s industries, a trend that only continues to grow. With […]
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Saco Middle School 2023-24 quarter 3 honor roll
Grade 8 High Honors Joyce Shimba Bambi, Emily Beaulieu, Lillian Bolduc, Gage Brackett, Isabelle Bryant, Calla Burman, Arthur Cummings, Clara Dudley, Amelia Getchell, Hamilton Greene, Owen Hall, Landen Hannon, Macey Harrison, Londyn Hemenway, Clara Hunt, Parker Jasper, Olivia Lamey, Argyll Langton, Julia Libby, Nioke Mayo, Owen Morin, Sophia Nicholas, Leah Spencer, Evan Roberge, Zachary Sajecki, […]
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SMS Bobcat Players put on ‘Disney’s Beauty and The Beast JR.’ production
SACO — Saco Middle School Bobcat Players will present “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.” production on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in Thornton Academy’s auditorium. The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. […]
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Local man of letters Colin Sargent reflects on one of the most important stories of his career
Sargent’s book “Red Hands” recounts the life Iordana Borila Ceausescu, the daughter-in-law of Romania’s infamous dictator.
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Library Links: While away the days of May at Libby Memorial Library in OOB
The first time I came to Maine was a lovely May day many years ago. My, then, fiancé, suggested we go for a walk on the beach, and having spent most of my young life south of the Mason Dixon Line, I was anticipating a day spent frolicking in the waves and digging my toes […]