Many observers agree that the lifeblood of Maine’s economy is small businesses, generally defined as independent firms that employ fewer than five hundred workers. While the big guys like IDEXX, ...

In a basement studio in a former Biddeford mill building, Luci Benedict mixes chemistry and creativity to create the perfect bar of soap. Benedict is the owner of Luci’s Lather Lab, a producer of hand ...

Saco Bay News has joined Maine Independent News Collaborative, or MINC. MINC is a collective of newsrooms and nonprofit partners that believe strong local journalism is critical for healthy ...

Wave gauges placed near the Saco Jetty will give data on how a spur jetty will impact wave action off the coast of Camp Ellis. The Saco Jetty, constructed at the mouth of the Saco River in the 1800s ...

The Greater Biddeford Saco Music Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the class of 2026 among musicians throughout York County. The class of 2026 inductees include: J.D. Drown, The ID, Johnny ...

On Wednesday, March 25, the Maine Senate sent a bill from Senator Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to the Governor’s desk for her approval. LD 2129, “An Act to Strengthen Consumer Protections by Prohibiting ...

On Friday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, that will help safeguard Mainers from gambling addiction by prohibiting the use of credit cards in ...

A proposed fiscal year 2027 municipal budget for Saco would add seven and a half positions. Saco City Administrator Ryan Pelletier and Interim Finance Director Judie Belanger presented the preliminary ...

Thornton Academy junior Oliver Williams of Saco has made an addition to a local park that will bring joy to local children for years to come. Oliver, 17, a member of Scouts BSA Troop 39, planned, ...

The Saco Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing teen. Publisher's note: Levi has been found, according to police. Police say that 13-year-old Levi Eastman was ...

The Ashley Ouellette Memorial 5K & 2 Mile Walk on April 18 will honor its namesake and raise money to support families affected by homicide. Ashley Oullette was a 15-year-old Thornton Academy ...

The Biddeford Public Market has announced its 2026 summer schedule. The season will start in May and run through the beginning of August. The first market of the season will be noon – 4 p.m., on ...