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In today's newsletter:
- Why Portland detectives recently searched land near Sacoās Ross Road
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Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Some sun, a shower; warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ It's been 20 years since a Boston man disappeared in Maine (wmtw.com) ā Police say they are getting closer to solving a 20āyearāold Portland missing-person case that has led investigators to land owned by a Saco resident near the Old Orchard Beach line. Detectives have searched his 55-acre Ross Road property and may return with advanced tools as they pursue new leads, while a $25,000 FBI reward remains available for information. 
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Pottery Painting, Seaglass Art & More - Open Studio at The Creative Soul ā
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Creative Soul 2 Christensen Lane Kennebunk, ME PLENTY OF PARKING
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Bull & Brew Winghouse | Pier Park LIVE MUSIC with Cam Shelton ā
Bull & Brew Wing House, 6 E Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach
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Brick, River & Revival: The Story of Biddefordā Invites Guests to Discover Maineās Mill City Transformation
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tour Begins in the lobby of the Lincoln Hotel - Saco Falls Way Biddeford- lobby entrance.
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Labor Day Observed
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Sustainability Commission Meeting ā
Biddeford, ME Calendar
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Biddeford Ballet Ribbon Cutting and Mixer
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry 163 Main St Suite 1 Biddeford, ME 04005
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting ā
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Capital Projects / Operations Committeee Meeting (Live) ā
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Picture Day
Rsu 23 Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 -
TRICKY BRITCHES ā
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Rd, Arundel
8:00 pm
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Next Wednesday, September 9, 2026, we are having our monthly Santa Gathering at SEA DOG BREWING CO in Scarborough, starting at 6 pm.
Members of N.E.S.S. (New England Santa Society) as well as non-members are welcomed. If you are a Christmas Performer and want a fun time to meetā¦ (Nextdoor New Country - Bradley)
- General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems posted a job opening for Machinist #3, 2nd Shift in Saco. Apply here.
- Global Elite posted a job opening for Work From Home - Client Support Manager in Biddeford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saco here.
š Nearby News
Old Orchard Beach
- Old Orchard Beach tax bills mailed out this week (sacobaynews.com)
- Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: August 2026 (pressherald.com)
Biddeford
- Biddeford Planning Board proposes data center ban (newscentermaine.com)
- Biddeford residents overcharged for sewer services since 2019; city set to issue refunds (newscentermaine.com)
- Search of Biddeford apartment leads to drug trafficking charges (sacobaynews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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