Here’s what I observed when I volunteered for a few hours last week, along with some perspective from others. It’s fun, positive, and I’ll do it again.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Saco City Council signs Army Corps partnership letter
At the same time, a resolve sponsored by former councilor and state Rep. Lynn Copeland would see the state become the non-federal sponsor of the project to remedy erosion at Camp Ellis.
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Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Saco Interim Superintendent Jeremy Ray commits to 5-day fall school schedule
Ray, the executive director of Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, remains superintendent in Biddeford and Dayton.
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Philip Hatch is Saco’s new Ward 5 councilor
The Saco City Council voted 5-1 in favor of the longtime resident on Monday. Three people had expressed interest in the remainder of the term, which expires in December 2022.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Departing Superintendent DePatsy talks about his tenure in Saco, future plans
An ad hoc committee of the Saco School Board is interviewing candidates for a short term interim superintendent through June 30 and was to make a recommendation to the full board on April 13, after the Courier’s weekly print deadline.
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Saco councilor appointment, Army Corps to be decided April 12
Widespread internet outage on Monday evening means Saco’s City Council agenda was postponed.
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Developer proposes scaled-down housing project on Saco Island
The plan to build 12 duplex townhouses on a 6-acre parcel follows several failed attempts to develop the property connecting Saco and Biddeford.
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Townhouses proposed for vacant land on east side of Saco Island
Developer outlines plan for 12, 2-unit town homes.
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Three signal interest in Ward 5 Saco City Council vacancy
The vacancy is to be filled by appointment by the City Council, according to Saco’s charter.