Mayor Martin Grohman and Biddeford-Saco Superintendent Jeremy Ray are working to get two bills passed in the Legislature that are related to the economically disadvantaged student population in the school district.
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Saco, OOB, Biddeford voters elect new, old faces Nov. 5
Saco voters approve raise for elected officials Saco voters approved a raise for elected officials on Nov 5. The vote passed with 7,308 in favor and 3,630 against. The City Charter amendment will increase stipends for the mayor, city councilors, and school board members. The amendment increases the mayor’s annual stipend from $3,600 to $10,000, […]
Lights On Afterschool highlights the importance of after-school programs in Biddeford
The after-school program Learning Works aims to help students who need an extra boost in school.
Saco Middle School students spread kindness across the community
SMS students took part in a “Raise Craze” event to spread kindness and raise money last week.
Saco School Board honors long-serving member
Beth Johnston has served on the Saco School Board for 20 years, and has been a champion of the new school project
Higher salaries for Saco council and School Board being considered
The City Council approved an amendment to increase public service salaries on August 5.
Thornton Academy campus gets a little greener
In an effort to reforest the campus, Thornton Academy will be planting indigenous trees throughout the grounds.
Saco voters approve funding to build two new schools
A $140.7 million bond will be mostly funded by the state, leaving residents to pay only about $39 million.
Saco to ask voters to fund two new schools
If the bond for the schools is approved, Saco will receive $101 million in state funding for construction.