Saturday is Valentine's Day! One of the best Valentine's Days I've ever had was a few years ago, and it didn't start out how we planned. My partner and I had gotten home late from skiing with friends, and although we had reservations at David's in Portland, we just couldn't bring ourselves to get off the couch.
So, we did the next best thing: We ordered Chinese food from our favorite spot down the street, poured a glass of wine, and watched a (frankly, terrifying) movie about three friends getting stuck on a ski lift during a blizzard. Skipping dinner reservations for greasy food and a scary movie might not sound like the ideal Valentine's Day to some, but it's still one of my favorites!
If you're struggling to find something to do during Valentine's weekend, keep reading this newsletter!
In this week's newsletter: Read about Saco extending a moratorium on mobile home rent increases, the future of the Opioid Settlement Fund in Biddeford, and the outcome of late tax filings in Biddeford.
As always, feel free to email me with story ideas and photos!
Thanks for reading, - Sydney Richelieu |
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Eddie, the AWS pet of the week, shows off his New England pride in a Patriots jersey. Courtesy of Animal Welfare Society.
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COMMUNITY VOICES/AROUND TOWN |
| Calling all artists! The application for the 55th annual Saco Arts Festival is now live. The Saco Arts Festival is a juried fine arts event celebrating original works in painting, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, printmaking, and fine craft.
If you think your art is right for the festival, send in your application by March 31 for the chance to participate! Read more here. |
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Support local students at a Biddeford Middle School Drama Club performance of Moana Jr. on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. or Friday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Biddeford Middle School. Dive into the sea with Moana and experience her musical adventures live on stage!
Will you bead my Valentine? Head to Rift Gaming Lounge in Biddeford on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. for a sweet evening making custom beaded bracelets. Bring your partner, friends, or make it a solo evening! Sip on speciality cocktails, snack on treats, and vibe out.
For more arts and crafts, check out a mosaic heart wall art making class at the Creative Soul in Kennebunk on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 12 p.m. Design and create a beautiful mosaic heart using colorful glass and tiles. Have fun, relax, and create something from the heart with your friends, partner, or just yourself!
Yeehaw! It's Valentine's Day! Dance the night away at the Rhinestone Cowboy Corral line dance party on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Mechanics' Hall in Portland from 7-10 p.m. Dress up in your best western wear, bring a friend or your partner, and learn to line dance! Cocktail Mary will be slinging libations all night long.
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Sydney Richelieu is a community news reporter for the Biddeford region and previously reported for the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier. Sydney grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. She can usually be found at a coffee shop, concert, or hiking trail when not reporting. Send feedback and suggestions to Sydney. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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