ALFRED – First County Food Pantry will host a three-day drive thru holiday distribution for individuals and families in need 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23, and 24 at the pantry, located at the ...

A few years ago, Mat Doughty of Old Orchard Beach told Saco Bay News that he always wanted to be “that house” on the street with the Christmas display that everyone stops to visit. Doughty, with the ...

Happy Birthday to Banded Brewing! The local brewery, located at 32 Main St., Biddeford, is celebrating its 12 th anniversary this weekend. Tonight (Friday), there will be live music and the kick-off ...

The holiday spirit will come alive in downtown Saco on Saturday with the annual Holiday Festival and Parade of Lights. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. when festival host, local non-profit Saco Main Street ...

ALFRED – Patricia Murray has always had an interest in civic engagement, helping people understand how government works – and being involved behind the scenes to make sure operations run smoothly.

Want to get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support local artists and vendors? Craft season is here! Check out the list below of local craft fairs. 1. From Nov. 28 up until Christmas, ...

If you live or spend time in Saco, Biddeford or Old Orchard Beach, chances are you know Alex McPhail or at least know of him. MacPhail and his wife Jodi, who is mayor of Saco, seem to be everywhere – ...

On Sunday, Nov. 16, the University of New England joined with local non-profit Heart of Biddeford to help hang festive decorations in downtown Biddeford and spread holiday cheer. This now annual ...

Dr. Noah Perlut, an ornithologist at the University of New England, never would have expected when he started out in academia that he would be known as a squirrelologist. In 2011, he found himself at ...

Three former York County Jail corrections officers and a jail inmate have been indicted by a York County Grand Jury on misdemeanor charges involving an alleged exchange of money. The incidents came to ...

The gym at Saco Middle School was full and energy was high as teacher Ryan Martin got ready to achieve his third Guinness World Record on Nov. 10. The well-liked physical education teacher did not ...

The results are in for the Biddeford City Council and School Committee races. Marc Lessard was re-elected for at-large City Councilor, and Lisa Vadnais won the other at-large City Councilor seat.