The Brick Store Museum announced that it will host an original play, written by the museum’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence Diane Lent, called “Resonance of Passion: From Battlefield to the Sea.” Lent, according to a news release, used collections of letters between husbands and wives in the 19th century, now housed in the museum’s archives, to bring […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
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Young entrepreneurs showcase skills
Young entrepreneurs from the community will bring their creative ideas to life at the fifth annual Acton Kennebunkport Children’s Business Fair. The fair is presented by Acton Academy Kennebunkport and will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kennebunkport Consolidated School. The school is located at 25 School Street, […]
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Mainewhile: Heart is back in the game after tough week
What a strange moment in time we are all sharing. At least, it sure feels strange to me. How about you? This has been a hard week. If you are someone who has read my column before, this will likely come as no surprise – and if you are new to it, well, it’s always […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Library Links: It’s Gnomevember at Libby Library
Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach is always looking for ways to warm our community now that winter is fast approaching. You may want to partake in our ongoing activities like the Creative Fibers Club which meets Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.. It’s a great opportunity to share your creativity with other knitters. You […]
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Things to Do, Nov. 14
Thursday, Nov. 14 Children’s Library Programs, 10:30 a.m., Dyer Library/Saco Museum, 371 Main St., Saco. FMI, call 207-283-3861. Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Free. FMI, email [email protected]. Friday, Nov. 15 Children’s Library Programs, 1:30 p.m., see Nov. 14. Saturday, Nov. 16 Children’s Library Programs, […]
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Letters to the Editor: Nov. 14
Grateful for support of voters I want to express my sincere gratitude to the voters of District 32 – Arundel, Biddeford, Dayton, Hollis, and Lyman – who with their vote have entrusted me to serve them for another two years in the Maine Senate. I don’t take this responsibility lightly, and my sleeves remain rolled […]
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UNE students decorate Biddeford downtown
Hannah Ramalho wanted to emulate her late stepfather when she joined her University of New England roommate on Nov. 2 for an annual day of community service in downtown Biddeford, when the Class of 2027 partnered with a local nonprofit to decorate the town with holiday lights. “I didn’t have a rugby game today, so […]
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UNE student receives research experience with wildlife service
As a part of the university’s Student Undergraduate Research Experience, Robyn Rollo ’25 works hand-in-hand with wildlife biologists to understand the impact of climate change on Maine marsh invertebrates.
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Library Link: Lots to do at Libby Library in OOB
Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach is always looking for ways to warm our community now that winter is fast approaching. You may want to partake in our ongoing activities like the Creative Fibers Club which meets Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to share your creativity with other knitters. You […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Community News, Nov. 14
BHS students perform Biddeford High School Drama Club will delve into the chilling world of Edgar Allan Poe, bringing his classic tales to the stage in a unique student-created production titled “Nevermore: Edgar Allan Poe(ms)” on On Nov. 21, 22, and 23 at 7 p.m. This dark and captivating performance has been crafted entirely by […]