April 15, 2021
Joe Reardon is celebrating 15 years with SBSI!
April 8, 2021
Tony Leblanc is celebrating 20 years with SBSI!
April 7, 2021
I knew without a shadow of a doubt when I decided to start the process it would work and be successful.
April 5, 2021
Stephanie Emery has been hired as a Customer Relationship Officer.
April 3, 2021
By offering programs that intend to provide our communities with knowledge and understanding, it’s my hope that we can erase the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery and offer help to those who are suffering.
April 2, 2021
This is a big year for The Brunswick, it will be our 20th year and we can’t wait to welcome some normalcy.
April 1, 2021
Working with horses is a lot about body language - communicating without communicating.
March 29, 2021
Jeff Rieck has accepted the position of Compliance Manager.
March 29, 2021
It was our second to last game of the season.
March 27, 2021
Want to know the secret to a long and healthy life?
March 25, 2021
I moved to Maine in my late 30s with a career change in mind. Specifically one that landed me near the water.
March 23, 2021
Look at every opportunity and trust your gut. Your instinct will take you far.
March 22, 2021
Tyler Skowronski has been hired as a Customer Care Specialist.
March 19, 2021
Anyone that works in the school will tell you that March can be a long month for kids.
March 18, 2021
I was 10 years old in Bulgaria when my father took me into his dark room to develop a photo. When the photo came to life, it was of my mother. That was the first photo I saw developed, and when my passion for photography arose.
March 17, 2021
Growing up, my maternal grandmother Ruth lived on Martha's Vineyard. All of the family lived on the mainland. Before the internet, if you can remember that, she wrote to us.
March 11, 2021
The donations benefitted food insecurity programs and other nonprofits that have seen the need for their services grow due to COVID-19.
March 8, 2021
Math is a subject students love or hate, and some really struggle with it.
March 5, 2021
Si es para nosotros, es para nosotros : If it’s for us, it’s for us.
March 4, 2021
For those who aren’t outdoorsy, the doldrums of winter can be hard. Last year, Discover Downtown Westbrook (DDW) resurrected a form of an old community event and held their first WinterFest.
March 3, 2021
Education has a way of coming full circle for many people... none more so than for the Marines family.
March 1, 2021
Josh Downs has been hired as a Loan Servicing/Collection Clerk.
February 25, 2021
The school’s leaders say they have $600,000 left to raise and they are planning a COVID-Safe Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Earth Day.
February 23, 2021
It’s been an organic journey… and I’ve enjoyed that it’s allowed my wife and I to have dinner together again.
February 22, 2021
Sam Smith has been hired as a Customer Relationship Associate.
February 18, 2021
I started flipping houses before there were TV shows about it. Then my parents decided that they wanted to move to Maine. They looked at condos and didn’t really like anything so I built them a subdivision in Saco, now known as Ferry Landing.
February 16, 2021
“I’ve passed up so many opportunities in life and we aren’t passing this up!”
February 11, 2021
“When we work with our hands, sometimes it’s not valued as much in our culture. It’s a different way of creating the world, and to me that is valuable.”
February 10, 2021
Baking Entrepreneurs. Identical Twins. Inseparable.
February 8, 2021
I worked for over 30 years in Asia and returned home to Maine in the summer of 2019. I got involved in Southeast Asia by working for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which manages US foreign aid, starting in Thailand in 1990 and then Cambodia in 1992. I was involved in Rule of Law and Governance programs by day, but in my spare time I got really interested in Cambodia's traditional silk weaving. So I started helping a nearby weaving village improve their designs and environmental impact.
February 4, 2021
“I don't get to spend as much time on the farm as I used to, but what really gives me purpose is seeing the joy and wonder that's created for people of all ages.”
February 3, 2021
“For a long time it felt like I was holding sand that was slipping through my fingers. There’s hope now, and everything is starting to feel more real.”
February 2, 2021
We are pleased to announce the following promotions:
February 2, 2021
My grandmother passed 3 years ago… from when I was 5, until she died we talked and did art.
February 1, 2021
Danyel Easley has been hired as a Retail Loan Processor.
February 1, 2021
“I think about what was happening this time last year: collecting meal orders, prepping for 700 guests… this will be the first ever Virtual LOVE Gala.”
January 31, 2021
“I started doing masonry in high school and 20 years later, I have my own business.”
January 27, 2021
Not every father gets a chance to start his son off in his own footsteps, as Alan Ladd opined. However, South Portland High School Athletic Director, Todd Livingston is filled with pride to have done so.
January 25, 2021
“NAfME reminded me how universal music is. Even though we come from different states and cultures, we are all connected by love of music.”
January 22, 2021
“One of the main things that motivates me is making a difference for others; it's why I made police work my career. Now, I’m able to do that without carrying the level of stress being a police chief carries.”
January 21, 2021
The timeless message of kindness and empathy is as important today as it was 30 years ago.
January 20, 2021
“We have a long way to go. This journey is about how we can have the biggest impact and how we can give more and more people access to healthy food.”
January 14, 2021
Recently, we've heard about phone "spoofing" attempts.
January 11, 2021
In a year when many Maine families have struggled to put food on the table due to the economic fallout of the pandemic, Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) is continuing its efforts to help end school hunger.
January 6, 2021
“If something happened to me, and the dirt is being shoveled over me, how do I deal with this sadness, this emptiness I feel inside?”
January 5, 2021
3 years ago, Dawn and Gary Verrill purchased what used to be referred to as the “Governors 400 Acres” in Gorham.
January 5, 2021
SACO — The nutrition program at Saco schools got a recent boost with a contribution of $2,935 through Saco & Biddeford Savings Community Debit Card program.
January 4, 2021
I never anticipated during my first few years as a nurse I’d encounter a worldwide pandemic.
December 31, 2020
We’ve all heard the saying, “if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”
December 28, 2020
What would you do if a piece of your life, and heart, were slipping away? For Derek Fitzgerald, he bought the roller rink, Happy Wheels, which has been a pivotal part of his life.
December 23, 2020
“These times make you hopeful - you see how tough your community is.”
December 18, 2020
It's been a difficult time for our communities. Our friends, neighbors and strangers have been experiencing struggle, heartache, loneliness, isolation and disappointment. We were inspired to share a little hope and holiday cheer.
December 17, 2020
Face coverings remain a necessary safety factor in combating the spread of coronavirus — and the city of Saco was recently gifted 1,000 fabric masks to help in that effort.
December 16, 2020
Imagine… you’re 15 years old and you’re at the University of Texas at Dallas Women’s Basketball game with your grandfather, and he hands you an extra broadcast headset.
December 13, 2020
An electrical contractor witnesses a lot when they’ve been in business for 45 years. Just ask Hannan’s Electric.
December 7, 2020
Initially in awe, Jen Lang, owner of Bear Hugs Preschool, remembered the overwhelming rush of uncertainty she felt when the pandemic reared its ugly head in March.
December 7, 2020
Kim Blanchard has been hired as Customer Care Specialist.
December 2, 2020
Paula found her passion for creating by accident.
November 30, 2020
“When I was in high school I worked at a summer camp. I was asked one summer to be a 1:1 mentor to a girl with Down Syndrome. From then on, I was intrigued and wanted to explore further how I could work in a field with young kids with disabilities.”
November 29, 2020
“Listen to the children and what they’re talking about - those little conversations are telling you what's going on in their world.”
November 28, 2020
“Oh how things have changed… we heard it was coming but we just weren't sure what to expect.”
November 27, 2020
She started sneaking her Dad’s schoolbooks when she was a little girl to teach in her imaginary classroom.
November 24, 2020
Instruments are meant to be played to create a symphony of sound.
November 19, 2020
“Everyone’s life is so valuable, everyone has a story if you just listen.”
November 18, 2020
Having been an athlete for most of his life, Scott Descoteaux, Principal at Biddeford Middle School, was captivated by the many coaches in his life such as Brian Curit, Ron Cote and Mike Landry.
November 17, 2020
Robyn Lariviere teaches unified arts class, computers, at Biddeford Primary school. One of the most notable challenges she has faced during the pandemic: a computer lab with desktop computers that cannot be used.
November 14, 2020
“I remember March 13th vividly. It was the day schools sent everyone home with a level of uncertainty and a preconceived notion that it would be short term.”
November 13, 2020
“My five year plan for Chrd is to give musicians all over the world a real opportunity to turn dreams into reality.”
November 10, 2020
It all started with a haircut… George “Skip” McGahey was sitting in the barber chair at the age of 18 when a friend mentioned they should join the service. It didn’t take much convincing for Skip to hop out of the chair and take his apron off!
November 9, 2020
“I should have been a part time actress because teaching remotely is like I am putting on a show.”
November 7, 2020
"I love learning and have been inspired by the incredible teachers I had growing up in Howland, ME.”
November 5, 2020
Ed Dube has been hired as a Facilities Technician.
November 5, 2020
In partnership with Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI), Junior Achievement of Maine (JA Maine) has announced the launch of InspireME, a month-long initiative that will thank volunteers, share their stories and highlight their commitment to serving Maine’s youth.
November 3, 2020
Jeremie Sirois, Principal at Kennebunk High School, stumbled upon teaching during a college course which inspired him to pursue and study elementary education.
October 27, 2020
"We’ve been presented with a unique set of challenges, and we’re lucky we all stick together.”
October 20, 2020
“When you are hungry, you can’t think about anything else.”
- Juana Janie Mendez, 17
A child’s chance for a bright tomorrow starts with getting enough food to eat today.
October 13, 2020
“At first, we were overwhelmed with people looking to foster - which has been an awesome consequence.”
October 5, 2020
“When the world shut down, we looked for ways to help our fellow health care workers.”
September 18, 2020
Well known for being a family store - the little big store - Landry’s holds true to their roots.
September 18, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it was initially a culture shock for most.
September 18, 2020
“We had a lot of things we had to change on the fly. Fortunately, we’ve only been going for 5 years, so I'm still in start-up mode where you have to adapt all the time.”
September 10, 2020
Ray's Market has been providing to our community for years, and some staff have been working there for over 35 years. When the pandemic hit, they didn't close their doors.
September 10, 2020
We visited our friends at Biddeford Can and Bottle and were wowed by the changes they’ve made for the health and safety of the staff and the community.
September 8, 2020
“Inhale Courage & Exhale Fear”, along with other messages like “Protect Your Bubble” scroll across the entrance sign of Godbout & Provencher to serve as gentle reminders to focus on the acts of kindness, love and support the communities are showing each other during this difficult time.
September 8, 2020
Mail Carrier Rachel hasn't stopped. Her arrival to the mailbox has been constant, and so has her warm smile and friendly wave.
September 8, 2020
Our animal companions are more than that, they’re family. So what do we do when we can’t join them at their vet visits?
September 8, 2020
Smith’s Garage has remained open throughout this pandemic. Tim values all of his customers and the relationships he has with them!
September 8, 2020
In a world where inhaling and exhaling is more difficult for those with conditions like asthma and allergies, Southern Maine Allergy Associates has kept their doors open for their patients.
September 1, 2020
If you stumble, make it part of the dance.
August 19, 2020
“I want my son to have the best experiences that will help him live a wonderful and fulfilling life.”
August 14, 2020
"This isn’t forever. Keep pushing.” - Joanna Pease, Jibe Cycle Studio
August 12, 2020
When Eli was just 2.5 years old, he rode a horse for the first time. This milestone marked the beginning of his journey with Carlisle Academy and The Carlisle Charitable Foundation.
August 8, 2020
Carlisle Charitable Foundation’s roots go back to 1998 when the program was first established as the Equest Therapeutic Riding Center, co-founded by Nick and Sarah Armentrout on their farm in Lyman, Maine.
August 3, 2020
Mark B. Black. He’s described by his great nephew, John Black, as a tall, bald, imposing figure of a man. He served on the board at SBSI in the 1940’s and 50’s.
July 25, 2020
Eleven years ago, Tammy Ackerman and her partner, Joshua Bodwell, saw a need in the community for an organization that would advocate for the advancement for the arts in Biddeford.
March 16, 2020
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
