1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (311+ words) Saco Bay News Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase access to local food signed by Governor On April 16, a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, was signed into law. LD 468, "An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (537+ words) Saco Bay News Opinion: Biddeford is lucky to have University of New England Marc Poirier made some interesting points in the recent Biddeford Gazette article in which he emphasized the need for thoughtful review, collaboration, and long-term planning. He goes…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (231+ words) The Maine House and Senate voted unanimously on Wednesday to advance a measure by Assistant House Majority Leader Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, that would create a state advocate for children. The vote was 148-0 in the House and 35-0 in the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (503+ words) Saco Bay News Biddeford's Odyssey of the Mind teams named world finalists Among the 77 teams representing Divisions I, II, and III at the Maine Odyssey of the Mind (OM) State Finals Tournament on April 4, 2026, two of the four Biddeford teams…...

4+ week, 1+ hour ago  (634+ words) Saco Bay News Powering down costs: Biddeford High School embraces solar energy The Biddeford School Department has taken a significant step toward a more sustainable and cost-efficient future with the installation of a rooftop solar energy system at Biddeford High…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (376+ words) Biddeford police and fire departments now have a supply of tools to help calm individuals with sensory overload, thanks to a New Hampshire teenager on a mission to help others. Mayra Gillis, 16, of Pelham, New Hampshire delivered sensory kits to…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (162+ words) The Thornton Academy Drama Club took first place in the One Act Play Competition at the Maine Drama Festival, held at Windham High School March 20 - 21. The cast and crew of 25 students performed "The Dancers" by Horton Foote, a heartfelt story…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (303+ words) Biddeford officials say a bill that would change the state education funding formula would bring more equity in education. The Essential Programs and Services (EPS) formula determines how much state funding school districts in Maine receive. The current EPS formula…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (257+ words) Budget season has begun, and the Saco City Council got a first look at the proposed school budget this week. Superintendent Jeremy Ray presented a preliminary fiscal year 2027 school budget proposal to the City Council at a workshop session Monday…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (358+ words) For most young college graduates, landing that first job in your field is exciting. For Caleb Wiegers of Saco, it's literally going to be an adventure. Wiegers graduated last spring from Messiah University with a Film and Media Arts Degree....