AUGUSTA — Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, welcomed Joe Hansen of Saco to the Senate Chamber on Feb. 28, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day. The Maine Senate passed a joint resolution in recognition of the day after Hansen contacted Sen. Bailey and shared his personal story, requesting that Sen. Bailey sponsor this joint resolution. “I want to […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Community News, April 4
York County Republican Committee meets April 10 The York County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, April 10 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road, Alfred. This meeting will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. All Republicans are urged to attend to learn more about Congressional District 1 […]
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Barrow recipient of MPA Principal’s Award for BHS
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School Senior Madeline Barrow has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given annually to a senior from each high school in the state in recognition of their academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Biddeford High School, […]
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Longtime Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission Executive Director Paul Schumacher to retire
A replacement search is underway.
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FEMA, U.S. SBA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Wells
People with Jan. 9-13 storm damage are encouraged to drop by and register.
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Library Links: Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach showering public with programs in April
We’re always hearing these little sayings that help us predict the future weather. If the wooly caterpillar has bigger black bands than orange bands the winter will be bad. If the groundhog sees his shadow, then winter is done and gone. Wasp’s nests high up in trees foretells a snowy winter. The one that sits […]
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York County dredge project on the move
Plans are to use the dredge to rebuild local beaches that were damaged by January storms.
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From Augusta – Protecting Maine’s public servants
My 25 years as a classroom teacher in Maine was the most rewarding and most challenging experience I’ve ever had. I was blessed to belong to a strong community of fellow professionals. One of my teaching colleagues and best friend, Bob Sprankle, was an amazing man and an excellent teacher, and was a recipient of […]
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Obituary: Richard L Smith Sr.
PITTSTON — Richard L Smith Sr., “Smitty,” 80 years old, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Augusta, Maine. Son of Delhi Johnson Smith and Clara Ella (Skillings) Smith, he was born Oct. 18, 1943, in Portland, Maine. In Portland, he graduated high school, started a family, and found his passion as a butcher. […]
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Obituary: Gerard Boissonneault
WATERBORO — Gerard Boissonneault, born on Sept. 27, 1942, to Lucien and Irene (Beaudoin) Boissonneault, passed away on March 21, 2024. He graduated from St. Louis High School and proudly served in the US Marines from 1961 to 1965. Gerard dedicated 25 years to Corning Components, followed by six years at Haley’s Metal Shop before […]