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By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer March 9, 2026, Students at CK Burns School came together last week to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion through a school-wide “Spread the Word” Cookie Walk, organized by the school’s Best Buddies program. During the event on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, students learned about the power of words and how choosing respectful language helps build a school community where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. As part of the activ

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer February 12, 2026 – Leadership doesn’t always come with a title—and that message is resonating loudly with eighth-grade students at Saco Middle School (SMS), thanks to the real-world experiences of Jackson Howard, a senior at Thornton Academy and an EMS student at the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT). Howard is currently enrolled in BRCOT’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program and previously completed the Intro to Medi

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer February 10, 2026, Dayton Consolidated School (DCS) officially launched its new composting program last Friday with a school-wide assembly, marking an important step forward in the school’s commitment to sustainability, hands-on learning, and environmental responsibility. Dayton Consolidated School students participate in an interactive recycling and composting presentation during a school-wide assembly by EcoMaine, learning how to proper

February 2, 2026, Students from Biddeford and Saco schools showcased their spelling skills last month during their respective school Spelling Bees, earning top honors and advancing to the York County Spelling Bee on February 9, 2026, at Saco Middle School. Due to limited space, the event is not open to the public. (L-R) CK Burns School’s Spelling Bee Champion Sage Daicy and Runner-up Peter Galasyn. At CK Burns School, fifth-grade students Sage Daicy claimed the championship b

January 27, 2026, in a statement released yesterday from the leadership at the First Parish Congregational Church UCC located at 12 Beach St, Saco, the church informed the public of what they are claiming to be an illegal abduction by ICE of one of the members of their congregation. The statement from the church reads as follows: "This past Sunday, a member of our First Parish Congregational Church of Saco family, Makengo, welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. She is

By Haley Thompson President, Biddeford and Saco Rotary Club BIDDEFORD/SACO/DAYTON, Maine – December 18, 2025 – This holiday season, the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club once again demonstrated the power of community through its annual Adopt-A-Family Program, ensuring that 200 local children experienced the joy of Christmas morning. Despite the growing need, Rotarians and their helpers remained undeterred—managing every aspect of the program, from shopping and wrapping to organizing

December 4, 2025, The Saco School Department and City of Saco marked a historic milestone today as families, city officials, students, educators, and construction partners gathered for the official groundbreaking of its transformative new PreK–5 school campus, representing the long-awaited transformation of the district’s elementary learning environments. (L-R) Saco School Department Assistant Superintendent Meg Parkhurst, City of Saco’s City Council member Jeffrey Onnen, Cou

November 20, 2025, Saco Middle School (SMS) Bobcat Players proudly present The Wizard of Oz production on Thursday, December 11, 2025, and Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Saco Middle School’s Cafeteria. The 60-minute comedy, adapted by Erin Detrick, is designed for middle and high-school-aged performers and brings this beloved classic to life with a fresh, fast-paced twist. The SMS Bobcat Players’ cast and crew includes 50 students led by Drama Club Director Megan

Saco to Hold Official Groundbreaking for New PreK–5 Schools November 14, 2025, The Saco School Department and City of Saco will celebrate a historic milestone on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with the official groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s new PreK–5 school campus, a long-anticipated project that will transform elementary education for generations of Saco students. For more than two decades, the community has envisioned new learning spaces that meet the e

⚠️SCHOOL CLOSED ON 11/12/25 - WATER MAIN BREAK November 11, 2025, Attention, a notice was sent out this evening at approximately 6:00 PM to parents of students who attend Saco Middle School informing them of a school closure tomorrow (11/12/25) due to a water main break. The message that was sent to parents can be viewed below and is attached: "Saco Middle School will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, due to a water main break at the school. We are assessing t

Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@biddefordschools.me Students Launch “Spare Change Fills Plates” Campaign to Fight Food Insecurity BIDDEFORD/SACO, Maine – October 28, 2025 – Beginning October 29th, students across the Biddeford, Saco, and Dayton school districts are joining forces to help fight hunger in their own backyards through a new initiative called “Spare Change Fills Plates.” The campaign comes at a critical time, as SNAP benefits end for many

Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@sacoschools.org SMS Teacher Takes Aim at a Third Guinness World Record Saco Middle School physical education teacher and two-time Guinness World Record holder Ryan Martin prepares to take on his next challenge—breaking the record for most high school three-pointers made in one hour during “A Record-Breaking Night” on November 10, 2025. (Photo credit: Sports Illustrated) October 21, 2025, Saco Middle School’s (SMS) own R

-Saco Middle School Students to Participate in Kindness Day FMI CONTACT: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@sacoschools.org Saco Middle School Students to Participate in Kindness Day Photo from previous year via NEWS Center Maine WHAT: Saco Middle School (SMS) will participate in its annual “Raise Craze” fundraising event, focusing on acts of kindness across the community. Powered by good deeds, this creative fundraiser encourages students to make a positive impact while

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