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In March 2022 the Omicron variant surge continues to decline, and the CDC issues new guidance on masking recommendations, depending on the conditions in the area. This "News Flash" from the City of Biddeford website indicates current masking…

During the Omicron variant surge during the winter of 2021-2022, the city issued a proclamation urging residents to wear masks in support of local businesses and to help keep the community safe.

These are the sounds at the Scarborough Downs vaccination center after I got my second shot. The place was extremely quiet and there were very few people there, my appointment was one of the last of the day. It was a very different vibe than when I…

This is the sound of the post-vaccination waiting area at Scarborough Downs vaccination center. It was after my first shot, which happened during the late morning, and the place was very busy.

The sharp sounds you hear are me reading through the…

This is one of the treat bags given out by Heart of Biddeford and the city during the Creepy Crawl. Instead of the Downtown Trick or Treat, the Creepy Crawl was a drive-through event in which kids could get dressed up and drive through a bunch of…

Author, teacher and Maine resident, Kate Kennedy talks about the. strong, remarkable women of the State of Maine who have accomplished so much in their lives, women such as Toy Len Goon of Portland, Maine who was crowned America's Mother of the Year…

One year later, and I’m still working from home most of the time, my “temporary” home office feels permanent. A file I expected to only include one year now spans two. One of my kids is starting 5 days a week school starting next week, though it is…

A societal shutdown amidst the COVID-19 pandemic was shocking to me in March 2020. But a forced slow-down also gave me time for reflection about what counted as "normal." In media and politics, many were suggesting we should get back to normal right…

"If you weren’t able to join us live on Veterans Day for the Annual Biddeford-Saco Veterans Day Ceremony, we hope you can find a few moments of your day to view the video created in honor of our Veterans.

The video was produced by the City of Saco…

City Theater's 2020 holiday show, "Home for the Holidays", was made available for streaming viewing online December 18-December 27. It was recorded at City Theater, Biddeford, and the program included two acts full of holiday favorites.

Home for…