York County Republican Committee meeting May 8 The York County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 8 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road, Alfred. Doors open 6 p.m. The business meeting takes place 6:30 to 8 p.m. The meeting will focus on results of State Convention and welcoming the 2024-2025 YCRC […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Intriguing stories emerge as York County gov’t preserves historical documents
ALFRED — A fascinating tale of a quirk in the apparently otherwise smooth operation of county government more than 200 years ago happened after an election where the incumbent York County Register of Deeds William Frost, of York, lost. Frost, a Revolutionary War veteran, was among more than eight candidates for the post. Jeremiah Goodwin […]
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From Augusta – State and Feds beef up PFAS protections for Mainers
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are a class of chemicals currently widely used in many everyday items. They can be found in everything from waterproof outdoor equipment, to nonstick pans, to personal care and cosmetic products. PFAS have also been found in waste sludge that, for years, was spread across farmland in Maine as a […]
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Old Saco church to become affordable housing
Saco City Council unanimously signs off on selling the church to the nonprofit Quality Housing Coalition for $1.
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Letters to the Editor, May 2
On April 22, Saco City Council did the right thing by voting 5 to 2 to table the potential allocation of $308,233 of taxpayer money toward a private developer’s site plan condition of approval to build a left turn lane at Rt. 112 and Simpson Road in Saco. (Councilors for Wards 3 and 4 voted […]
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Thornton Fund Auction the ‘social event of the season’
SACO — The popular Thornton Fund Auction returns in May with the largest selection of items in its 17-year history. Thornton Academy’s primary fundraising event, the hybrid auction offers supporters both online and in-person opportunities to bid on more than 125 items, according to an academy statement. The auction supports critical programming, expands academic opportunities, […]
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Verogy completes York Judicial Center rooftop solar system
BIDDEFORD — Verogy, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based solar energy developer completed a 139.5 kilowatt rooftop solar energy project at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford. The state-of-the-art system, comprised of 256 solar modules will significantly reduce the building’s carbon footprint and provide a reliable source of clean energy for decades to come, according to Verogy. […]
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UNE hosts inaugural diversity, equity, and inclusion celebration
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England recently held its first annual diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) celebration, which recognized the university’s collective efforts to foster an inclusive campus experience and reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for all members of its community. The celebration, held on April 16 at the Ripich Commons […]
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Biddeford, Saco police departments involved in sex trafficking case
Two men were recently sentenced for their crimes.
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center hosts Greater Biddeford-Saco Music Hall of Fame
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center will host the Greater Biddeford-Saco Music Hall of Fame ceremony for 2024. The Greater Biddeford-Saco Music Hall of Fame (GBSMHOF) is dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and preserving the legacy of bands and musicians who entertained and left their mark in the greater Biddeford-Saco area. This year’s inaugural […]
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