As the returning Senate chair of the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services Committee, I write to share this reminder with people who might be looking for health insurance in the New Year: The deadline to enroll in an affordable health care plan through the state health insurance marketplace – CoverME.gov – is Jan. […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
County Report: Sheriff taps longtime officer for major of operations
Longtime law enforcement officer Craig Sanford has been named major of operations at York County Sheriff’s Office and will begin his new duties Jan. 6. Sanford’s chief responsibility in the role will be patrol operations, said York County Sheriff William L. King, but the job involves much more – a job description outlines an array […]
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Posted inForecaster Sports, Girls Basketball, Scarborough Leader, Varsity Maine
Scarborough rallies late to stun Cheverus
Red Storm close on 10-0 run, hand defending champs first defeat in 28 games, 47-44.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough event explores significance of Catholicism’s Jubilee Year
In celebration of the Catholic church’s Jubilee Year, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough is hosting an event, “Practical Catholicism: The Jubilee Year,” on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. The evening will feature Father Jack Dickinson and Faith Formation Director Michelle Valcourt, who will explore the meaning of the Jubilee Year and share practical ways […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Fire Department takes center stage in history program
A program examining the history of the Scarborough Fire Department will be presented by Nicholas Reichard at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, at First Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Road in Scarborough. The presentation is offered by the Scarborough Historical Society. In the early 1900s, many communities, including Scarborough, quickly mobilized following a series […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Construction underway at Biddeford Primary School
The expansion project is slated to be finished by fall of 2025.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
Business – Norway Savings makes donation to Biddeford Food Pantry
Norway Savings Bank team members continued their surprise holiday Helping Hands donations to local nonprofits last week with a stop at the Biddeford Food Pantry. Cooper Winslow and Amanda Drouin, Norway Savings representatives from Kennebunk and Saco, respectively, presented a $1,000 check to the organization. According to a Dec. 23 news release, Biddeford Food Pantry, […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
More trails on tap in 2025 for Kennebunk Land Trust
With over 40 preserves and trails in the area, the Kennebunk Land Trust hopes to conserve land for recreational and climate use.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth Business Summit creates conversation
The town hosted a connection with local businesses to look for feedback to make cooperating with the town easier for business owners.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Forecaster Sports, South Portland Sentry, Varsity Maine
South Portland boys ride fourth quarter surge to win at Deering
Red Riots close game on 27-6 run to prevail, 69-60.