A few years ago, a man had to go to the hospital. His legs were discolored and swollen, and the hospital staff immediately admitted him. The diagnosis was a blood clot, but the blood thinners didn’t work right away. He had to remain in the hospital, under observation, until the blood thinners broke up the […]
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Biddeford to revamp iconic Five Points sign
The former CITGO (then Mobil) sign has stood vacant for years. The Biddeford Downtown Development Commission is looking to bring new life to the landmark.
New bookstores coming to Biddeford and Saco
Biddeford Book Co. will open in Biddeford this summer, and Sherman’s is expected to open a Saco location by Memorial Day.
Saco father celebrates forever home
Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home to Saco father Justin Parizo last week, marking a new beginning for Parizo and his daughter.
Rachel Carson ‘Sense of Wonder’ photo contest accepting entries
The Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge announced the 2025 Sense of Wonder Photo Contest begins April 1. According to a news release, the Friends are inviting photographers of all ages to submit photos for the fifth annual contest. Submissions will be accepted through June 15. Participants may submit up to three photos to […]
York County Audubon hosts session on Yellowstone River Osprey Project
York County Audubon will host a presentation of “The Yellowstone River Osprey Project with Marco Restani” on April 15. In 2009, a few members of the Yellowstone Valley Audubon Society in Billings, Montana, initiated a field study of Ospreys. According to a York County Audubon news release, they were interested in monitoring the distribution and […]
Some Maine schools shorted because of yearslong DOE mistake
The mistake in how money paid to independent schools for public school students is calculated was discovered earlier this year by Maine’s education department and dates back to 2016.
Thornton Academy lockdown lifted after threatening call
Saco police determined that the school was safe around 9:15 a.m.
Mary’s Walk coming to southern Maine next month
Since the first Mary’s Walk in 1999, the event has raised over $4 million for cancer.