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Saco, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Saco! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How at-risk is Camp Ellis if this next storm hits hard?
- How a Saco couple is navigating Alzheimerās and new blood tests.
- What Saco families should know about changes to local care providers
Also on today's calendar: Reception for Saco Artist Ann Tracy and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: Davidās parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and whatās the name of the third son? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy with occasional rain, temps: high: 60, low: 52.
- Monday: Breezy with rain, with a high of 58 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Beach erosion from the weekend Nor'easter is a concern in some coastal communities (newscentermaine.com) ā Camp Ellis in Saco remains especially vulnerable to flooding and beach erosion after past winter storms, and emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for another potential Norāeaster. York Countyās emergency management team is readying equipment and shelters, while advising Saco-area households to discuss evacuation plans and assemble 72-hour emergency kits with essentials like water, food, flashlights, and batteries. 
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ā¢ New blood tests may help speed up Alzheimer's diagnosis (themainemonitor.org) ā A Saco coupleās struggle with early-onset Alzheimerās highlights how new FDA-approved blood tests could speed diagnosis and open treatment options for Mainers. The story follows their journey from confusing symptoms to answers, while explaining evolving insurance coverage, state and federal policy efforts, and why earlier, less invasive testing may give families more time together. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Two care providers to lose MaineCare billing privileges next month (wgme.com) ā State health officials are revoking MaineCare billing privileges for two care providers after denying their licenses, citing serious safety issues that include a medically fragile resident left unattended at a Saco home. Residents using these agencies have until October 13 to transition to new, licensed providers, a change that could directly affect vulnerable people and families in the Saco area. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Saco
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Upcoming Events in
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Open Play CafĆ© ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
10:30 am
Monday September 28
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Other local events
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Tiny Tunes ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
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Dungeons & Dragons Club ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
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Tree Design 101 ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
6:30 pm -
The Biggest Little Golf Tournament ā
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Water Color Class ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
9:30 am -
Saco Early Release Wednesdays ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
12:30 pm -
The Biggest Little Golf Tournament (Saco) ā
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4:30 pm -
Romp & Rhyme ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
10:30 am -
You've Got Me In Stitches! ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
1:00 pm -
Afternoon Book Club ā
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
4:00 pm -
Reception for Saco Artist Ann Tracy ā
Oak Street Lofts Gallery, 72 Oak St, Portland
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Biddeford. Apply here.
- Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Biddeford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saco here.
š Nearby News
Old Orchard Beach
- Maine High School Field Hockey, Football, Soccer and Volleyball Scores from September 24th (q961.com)
Biddeford
- Biddeford unveils new expansion to elementary school (wgme.com)
- Saco and Biddeford recognized as 'Gig Towns' (sacobaynews.com)
- Biddeford, Saco join national homelessness response network (mainebiz.biz)
Ok Saco! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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