Winter is one of my favorite seasons. I love the cold, crisp air, the way the sunlight reflects off of the snow, and the way the trees look after snowfall. It's a time of year to get cozy, turn on the fireplace, and read a book about fictional characters getting lost in the snowy wilderness (can you tell I love thrillers?).
It's also a great time of year to get outside. I know, that sounds wrong, but snow activities are some of the best, in my opinion. I love to ski now, but as a kid, the best thing in the world was sledding. And who wouldn't love sledding down a giant hill in the middle of downtown Biddeford?
Next month, you can do just that at the annual Biddeford WinterFest, and you can read more about it in this newsletter.
In this week's newsletter: Read about Old Orchard Beach considering limiting car camping, Saco's brand new city councilor, and Biddeford mayor responds to rumors of increased ICE presence.
As always, feel free to email me with story ideas and photos!
Thanks for reading, - Sydney Richelieu |
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Pearl Street in Biddeford during last weekend's snowstorm, captured by Jessica Marie. Send in your photos for a chance to be featured in this newsletter!
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COMMUNITY VOICES/AROUND TOWN |
| It has come to the Biddeford Fire Department's attention that there is a person or group calling residents saying they are raising funds for a new fire truck for the City of Biddeford.
The Fire Department would like the community to know that the department does not fundraise in this manner, and are not currently fundraising for a new fire truck. A purchase such as that would be handled through the City's budgeting process.
Read more here, or contact the Biddeford Fire Department with any questions or concerns. |
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| THINGS TO DO |
Get your game on at open tabletop game night hosted by Elements in downtown Biddeford on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own tabletop game or borrow a cribbage or chess board. Grab a beverage, play with your friends, or meet new people!
Remember the excitement of building a fort? Join Saco's Dyer Library for a glowtastic Blanket Fort Bash and build a fort at the library on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. Bring a sheet or two, flashlights, and the whole family, and the library will provide reading materials and "walking s'mores" to enjoy. All ages welcome!
For live music on Friday, Jan. 23, head to Mick's Sports Bar in Biddeford for an evening with Rob Fowler from 6-9 p.m. Or, head to Elements in downtown Biddeford from 6-7:30 p.m. for live folk music from The Lion Sisters.
Get creative at a stained glass mosaic workshop at the Creative Soul in Kennebunk on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 12-2 p.m. Create your very own stained glass humpback whale, and have a gorgeous coastal art piece you'll be proud to display! Enjoy a relaxing, artistic experience and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
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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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