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🌱 How Saco’s new ADU rules could reshape housing options in town
Hey there, Saco! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Saco’s new ADU rules could reshape housing options in town
Also on today's calendar: Wee Readers.
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Cloudy, a snow shower; breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 42, low: 28.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 45 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Improving Housing Options in Rural Communities (aarp.org subscription) — Saco is highlighted for updating its zoning rules to allow larger, detached accessory dwelling units, aiming to expand accessible and affordable housing options for residents. The piece compares Saco’s approach with efforts in North Dakota and the Walla Walla Valley, showing how rural communities nationwide are rethinking housing to better serve aging populations and local workers. 
📸 Around Saco
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Upcoming Events in
Saco
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★ Featured events ★
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Afternoon Book Club
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
4:00 pm
Thursday April 2
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Other local events
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Wee Readers
Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco
10:30 am
Friday April 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cable Television Committee Meeting
Biddeford, ME Calendar
4:30 pm -
Veterans Committee Meeting
Biddeford, ME Calendar
4:30 pm -
Ward 2 Meeting with Councilor Abigail Woods
Biddeford, ME Calendar
6:00 pm -
White Day (A Week)
Rsu 23 Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 -
Budget Committee (LIVE)
Biddeford, ME Calendar
5:30 pm -
More OutSTANDing Cards
Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach
6:00 pm -
Pottery Painting, Seaglass Art & More - Open Studio at The Creative Soul
The Creative Soul, 2 Christensen Lane, Kennebunk
10:00 am -
Downtown Development Commission Meeting
Biddeford, ME Calendar
5:30 pm -
Meet the Educators
Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach
6:00 pm -
Conservation Commission
Biddeford, ME Calendar, City Council Chambers & Teams 205 Main Street, Biddeford
6:00 pm
Monday March 23
Tuesday March 24
Wednesday March 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a minor accident on I-295 N reported at...
There is a minor accident on I-295 N reported at 9:20 PM. "Portland 295 north exit 5 off ramp reduced one lane due to crash on off ramp." (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on Summer St...
There is an emergency vehicle on Summer St reported at 10:22 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Saco. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Saco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saco here.
🗞 Nearby News
Old Orchard Beach
- Police Locate Vehicle Linked to Assault and Theft at Domino's (thelegaladvocate.com)
Biddeford
- Two New Arby's Locations Planned For Maine (949whom.com)
- Obituary: Juanita 'Nita' Louise Provencher (pressherald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One's very heavy. The other is a little lighter. (Thank you Nancy V. for sending it in!)
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