ALFRED – It doesn’t ring every day – though for many years, it did so regularly – and an act of kindness that took place in the waning months of 1933 ensured that when there is a reason to toll the bell at York County Courthouse, it can happen.

1 day ago · This Saco Bay News story is part of a multi-newsroom collaboration spearheaded by The Maine Monitor and the Investigative Reporting Workshop examining how Maine counties are spending their ARPA funds. View the full project including more stories and data analysis. York County officials are hopeful ...

Sep 5, 2024 · An appeal filed by the developer of a proposed mixed residential development off Lincoln and Bradley Streets in Saco has been denied in Superior Court, spelling a possible end to a long and contentious review process that was decided after …

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The church has made this a year-long celebration, looking at the history of United Baptist decade by decade. On Sunday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. the church will have a special Sunday service to commemorate the unification to honor the people in the two parishes who made this move not only possible but also successful, and to honor all who have been part of the church since.

Nov 1, 2024 · The “Run of the Mill” building at 100 Main St. in Saco is scheduled to be auctioned Nov. 22 unless back taxes are brought up to date. A landmark structure on Saco Island, the building has housed the Run of the Mill restaurant and brewpub since 2008, and twenty-five “loft style” apartment units since 2021.

Dec 31, 2024 · At the heart of this complex is the remodeled St. Andre’s Church, completed this year and now home to the My Place Teen Center. Under the leadership of Executive Director Donna Dwyer, this essential resource offers mentoring, life skills programs, and daily meals that serve up to 100 local youth each day.

Aug 14, 2024 · With the new school year set to begin in just a few days, the city of Saco and Thornton Academy have tentatively agreed to extend their current contract one more year while both parties attempt to hammer out a new five-year contract.