SACO — Edna May Foster, 93, of Saco, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Wardwell Retirement Community in Saco. She was born in Milltown, New Brunswick on Nov. 27, 1930, a daughter of Wallace and Genevra (Beck) Pettingale. She spent part of her youth growing up in Biddeford, then in Old Orchard […]
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Introducing Sophie Smith, new executive director of Dyer Library/Saco Museum
A lifelong reader originally from Cumberland, Smith comes to Saco from York Public Library.
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Lack of snow takes pressure off Maine’s plowing budgets, workforce
State agencies and municipal public works departments saved money allocated for snowstorm response, but diverted some of that to deal with major flooding in December and January.
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Figures for proposed new Saco schools now available
The funding scheme, which would see residents pay less than 28% and the state take on the rest, is a once in a generation opportunity, said Superintendent Jeremy Ray.
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Police ask for help identifying car that hit walker
The car was used in a hit and run crash, police say.
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New housing pilot program will support cost burdened seniors and cash strapped renters
Age Friendly Saco and House Rep. Maggie O’Neil were instrumental in bringing the Nesterly housing program to Maine.
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The Ecology School celebrates spring with ‘Good Growing Gathering’ at River Bend Farm
SACO — Gardening workshops and more will be part of The Ecology School’s two-day gathering on growing food in the Northeast at its River Bend Farm campus on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. The weekend will feature workshops appealing to beginner gardeners, as well as those looking to advance their knowledge and skills. […]
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SMS honor roll
Saco Middle School students Alex Krauter-Foley Academic Achievement Grade 7; and Tyrel Bishop Academic Achievement Grade 6, made the second quarter honor roll. Their names were left out from the initial listing.
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Obituary: Linda J. Field
SACO — Linda Jane Field, 76, of Saco passed away at her home on March 14, 2024. She was born in Sanford, Maine on July 22, 1947, the daughter of Leroy and Doris (Michaud) Field. She was educated in the Sanford School System and graduated from Sanford High School, class of 1965. Linda went […]
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Saco roofing contractor cited for safety violations is accused of failing to provide workers’ comp
Found not guilty of workplace manslaughter after a roofer fell to his death in 2018, Shawn Purvis was back before a judge Wednesday, this time facing charges from the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board.