Courier Connection
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Courier Connection: Category Archive for Happenings

Counting the rings on Wood Island Lighthouse (July 17, 2008)

Partying with a purpose: Volleyball tourney helps Olympians (July 17, 2008)

My life as a model: A reporter’s tale (July 10, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Capturing the Coast with artist Robert Paine (July 10, 2008)

Celebrate the Fourth in Ocean Park (July 3, 2008)

Designer showcase raises funds for York County non profits (July 3, 2008)

Directorial debut – for dad (June 26, 2008)

‘Renegade’ ATV riders tearing up Eastern Trail (June 26, 2008)

Week to go:Gearing up for annual La Kermesse (June 19, 2008)

Start me up: Corvettes head ‘back to the beach’ this weekend (June 12, 2008)

Cruising southern Maine in a classic car (June 5, 2008)

Fashion passion raises awareness for breast cancer (June 5, 2008)

Student in need of host family (May 29, 2008)

Biddeford businesses keep doors open during art walk (May 29, 2008)

Butterfly expert sheds light on a mysterious insect (May 29, 2008)

Exploring the Kennebunks on $20 a day (May 29, 2008)

Letter: YCCA encourages people to save (May 29, 2008)

The best things in life are free in Biddeford, Saco and OOB (May 22, 2008)

Fiddlehead Center plans satellite location in North Dam (May 22, 2008)

Children of American Revolution to celebrate 50 years (May 22, 2008)

Saco Jets headed to national competition (May 15, 2008)

Looking for fun on the cheap? Spend less, get more (May 20, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Emily Rines (May 15, 2008)

Letter: Alumni Assoc. thanks OOB (May 15, 2008)

Fashionistas strut their stuff at annual Saco Spirit fashion show (May 8, 2008)

Lots to do in Southern Maine for less than $20 per day (May 8, 2008)

Letter: Breakfast was a big success(May 8, 2008)

Milling about Sanford and Springvale – on $20 a day (May 1, 2008)

Letter: Dems office opened in Saco (May 1, 2008)

Maine’s first epilepsy walk scheduled in Saco (Printed April 24, 2008)

Go Spoil Yourself, Rachael Ray – I only need $20 to have a good time (Printed April 24, 2008)

Letter: Time for prayer is critical (Printed April 24, 2008)

Letter: Funds needed for trip to China (Printed April 24, 2008)

Biddeford based Kindness Center hits streets for 24 hours (Printed April 17, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Dr. Paul Mayewski (Printed April 17, 2008)

You’ve got a friend (Printed April 10, 2008)

Renowned scientist to speak at Saco Earth Day celebration (Printed April 10, 2008)

BHS and TA boast nominees (Printed April 3, 2008)

OOB police challenge students to name new mascot (Printed March 20, 2008)

Letter: Kids into more than trouble (Printed March 20, 2008)

Mary’s Walk celebrates 10th anniversary (Printed March 13, 2008)

Trail finders learn it’s never too late to hike to new heights (Printed March 13, 2008)

Morris sings about ‘unsung heroes,’ raises funds for CF research (Printed March 13, 2008)

Letter: Clearing the air (Printed March 6, 2008)

Blood Drive, March 6

BHS Symphonic Band prepares to head to New York City (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

Growing for good: Local teen donates tresses to Locks of Love (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

Saco Museum celebrates Black History Month (Printed Feb. 21, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Howard and Betty Evans (Printed Feb. 14, 2008)

CIA turns everyday life into laughing matter (Printed Feb. 7, 2008)

American Wind Symphony mulls a stop in the twin cities (Printed Jan. 31, 2008)

Puppy mill dogs learn the ropes at the Animal Welfare Society (Printed Jan. 31, 2008)

Saco student advances in National Geographic Geography Bee (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

Learning is a life long process at York County Senior College (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Diann and Jessica Libby (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

Martel named Great Person (Printed Jan. 3, 2008)

Last chance to select ‘Great Person"

Clark now Mainely Media GM (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

It’s a wrap! Students wrap gifts for a good cause (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is . . .(Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Enjoy a free Christmas dinner with friends at Traditions (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Letter: Thanks for coming (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Letter: What happened to the spirit of Christmas? (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Voting for ‘Great Person’ begins

Wreath’s Across America stops in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

Keep children safe from lead poisoning this holiday season (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

Local Santa Claus experts reveal old St. Nick’s secrets (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

Courier receives 12 ‘Great Person’ nominations

Holiday Fest gets people in the holiday spirit on Main Street Saco (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

Celebrate the Season by the Sea (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

It’s time to nomimate this year’s Great Person

OOB’s very special Christmas tree (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

Twin cities gear up for holiday celebrations (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

Navy League Cadets prepare for service in armed forces (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

Walking in a Winter Wonderland at Saco Museum (Prined Nov. 22, 2007)

Weekly Interview: Nancy Phillips (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

Letter: You won’t get the best of us (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

Mayor Wallace Nutting honored with flagpole dedication (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Alone on Thanksgiving? Spend it with your neighbors (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Alfred Shaker Museum continues to grow (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Letter: The greatest book on earth (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

SMMTE is a musical team with a mission (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

‘Go Red’ campaign educates women about heart disease (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

Stephanie Grinnell's notebook: Winter's on the way (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

Letter: Much appreciated (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

Think your house is haunted? Ask these ghost hunters for help (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Weekly Interview: Anni Clark (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Letter: Thanks Steph for a great story (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Letter: Thanks to all! (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Letter: Update from IMAGINE (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Ashley St. Michel Says..."Tricks and Treats" (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

Biddeford candidates talk politics on public access TV (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Saco Spirit’s Pumpkin Fest brings jack-o-lanterns back to schools (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Time for Cookies

Letter: Support the food pantry (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

Letter: Thanks for a great season (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

Letter: "Come celebrate our lady" Printed Oct. 4, 2007