South Portland Historical Society is excited to announce its 2024 landmark ornament – the Cookie Jar. With thanks to Tom and Donna Piscopo, this fundraiser ornament, 11th in a series, commemorates the bakery that has been providing tasty treats to people throughout Greater Portland for nearly seven decades. The history of the Cookie Jar bakery […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inScarborough Leader
In The Know: Engaged residents can influence Scarborough Town Council actions
This November, the Town Council will be made up of three new members representing the priorities and concerns of our community. While we rely on our elected officials to make rational decisions with the sensitivities of the public in mind, councilors in turn look to the public to participate in dialogue. The Town Council is […]
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Obituary: John C. Emond
John C. Emond, 63, of Westfield Extension, Biddeford, died unexpectedly on Oct. 18, 2024. The son of John and Joan Emond, John graduated from Biddeford High School in 1979, and from Boston College in 1983. He also attended one semester at Pepperdine Law School in California before opting to return home and pursue other goals. […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Community News: Nov. 21
Imams visits Biddeford Mills Museum The Maine chapter of the World Affairs Council brought a touring group of seven Imams from France to the Biddeford Mills Museum on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. The guests were accompanied by three U.S. State Department interpreters and council representatives. The first mosque on record in the United States was […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Kennebunkport sees steady voting on Election Day
Kennebunkport Fire Rescue had been busy since 6 a.m. Nov. 5 when it opened as the official polling location for the town. Voters were greeted with a smile and a handshake from candidates before entering the building to cast their votes. Kim Corrigan, 55, voted with her son on Election Day. “It’s our right […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
School board censures member over ‘outbursts’
The RSU 21 School Board voted on Nov. 8 to formally censure Kirstin Shapiro.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Ingwersen, Rafferty back in Senate seats
Democrats prevailed in local races last week, keeping seats in four districts. State House District 134 (Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford): Democrat and incumbent Traci Gere won the State House seat in District 134. The vote was 3,728 for Gere, or 62%, and 2,318 for her opponent Elizabeth Jordan, or 38%. Gere told the Post last week […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
Gluten free and just as sweet: Sweets and Co opens in Saco
Baker Lorraine Fagela is offering up gluten-free treats at her first Saco cafe.
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