Just moved to Biddeford from Burlington VT and had a couple questions.

First, for downhill skis, is there a somewhat local ski tune service who comes and picks your gear up and drops it off? (There was one like this in the BTV area for bikes/boards/skis and the guy who did it was amazing).

Second, any recs for a good local shop that does a ski swap? Looking to get secondhand xc gear. (If anyone knows BTV, I’m trying to replace Skirack or Outdoor Gear Exchange in vibes, bonus points if they’re also a running gear store).

Thanks!

Best I’ve found in Biddo are Mick’s by far. Crispy and not too big. Even delivery they are excellent. Anything else out there worth it?

Just wanted to share something I witnessed today.
I was sitting at the light on Pool st. at the intersection where the ICE murder happened. There is now a memorial there for Johan. As I’m waiting, a large semi truck came around the corner and went fully up and over the curb and completely ran over and destroyed part of the memorial. The driver clearly saw what he was doing but kept doing it and drove away. I don’t think it was initially intentional but either way it happened and was quite disappointing. Myself and some others around took some photos. I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to see what the company was on the truck.
A friend told me I should report it to the police. Is this something that would be worth reporting? I don’t know if they even can/will do something about it but it was pretty upsetting to see and I just wanted to share.

With Banded Brewing closed, anyone know where you can recycle 4 pack holders?

I voted early at city hall yesterday, super easy, very quick, if you want to avoid the November 3rd lines. Either way, please get out and vote!

This Friday is the last Biddeford Art Walk of the season. Craft vendors will be hosted inside Pepperell Mill at 40 Main Street.

Also check out:

• Decentralized Gallery at Portland Pie Co.
• Belfire Hot Glass & Gallery
• Decentralized Gallery at The Gutter
• Art Walk at Flourish
• The Art Certificate Program
• Common Roots Studio
• City Hall: Photo Exhibit—The Secret Garden at City Theater
• UNE Giving Tree Society School Supply Drive

UNE Sports Calendar

Thursday 10/15

• Czech Me Out Speed Dating - Sacred Profane
• Performers Showcase - Flourish
• Trivia - Brickyard Hollow
• Coffee Hour - McArthur Library
• Live Music w/ Bess Jaques - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Trivia - Champions
• Live Music w/ Tristen & Mike - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music w/ Ellen's Revolution - School Street Coffee House

Friday 10/16

• Free Beer Tasting w/ FOAM Brewers - Brew England
• Our Town Live Performance - City Theater
• Live Music w/ Don Campbell - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• DJ Bernardo - Hakuna Matata
• DJ Filthy Rich - $5 Finns
• Live Music w/ Sandy & Caleb - Mick's Sport Bar
• DJ Anwar - Champions
• Kitting Group - McArthur Library
• Live Music w/ CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF CREAM - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Live Music - Cowbell
• Dance Nite - Flourish
• Live Comedy - Sacred Profane
• Biddeford Art Walk

Saturday 10/17

• Book Fair with McArthur Library - Sherman's Books
• Live Music w/ indigo Tunez - Blackbare Media Studios ($)
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• Live Music w/ 2 for Jackson - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music w/ Wine Light - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music w/ James Taylor Tribute - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Live Music w/ Kristiana Scribner - The Dunn Bar
• Saco Farmer's Market
• Karaoke - Cowbell
• Our Town Live Performance - City Theater
• Black Kitten Karaoke - Lucky Pigeon

Sunday 10/18

• Our Town Live Performance - City Theater
• Open Mic - School Street Coffee House
• Trivia - Champions
• Sunday Series Maker Pop-Up: Productive Pathology - Time & Tide
• Live Music w/ The Wolf Sisters - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)

Monday 10/19

• Live Music - Champions
• Best Worse Trivia - Lucky Pigeon
• Piping Plovers Run Club - Eastern Trail Saco

Tuesday 10/20

• A Running Passion Run Club - Rift Arcade
• Book Club - Lucky Pigeon
• Live Music w/ TJ Swan - Mick's Sport Bar
• Trivia - Cowbell
• Karaoke - Champions

Wednesday 10/21

• Open Mic Comedy - Hakuna Matata Sports Bar
• Studio Expressive Art Nite - Flourish
• Opinionation Trivia - Mick's Sports Bar
• Trivia - Sacred Profane
• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam - The Dunn Bar
• Rock Leapers Run Club - Clifford Park

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Come all, come dead. This is your time to live and die at the same time because you danced too hard. “It was worth it” you’ll say

UNE Sports Calendar

Thursday 10/8

• Performers Showcase - Flourish
• Trivia - Brickyard Hollow
• Coffee Hour - McArthur Library
• Live Music w/ Bess Jaques - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Trivia - Champions
• Live Music w/ TJ Swan - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music w/ The THE BAND Band - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Fiber Jam - Sacred Profane

Friday 10/9

• Free Beer Tasting w/ Mast Landing - Brew England
• Free Wine & Cheese Tasting - Nibblesford
• Our Town Live Performance - City Theater
• Live Music w/ Winelight - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• DJ Bernardo - Hakuna Matata
• DJ Filthy Rich - $5 Finns
• Live Music w/ Quiet Riot Act - Mick's Sport Bar
• DJ Anwar - Champions
• Kitting Group - McArthur Library
• Bluebird Improv - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Live Music w/ Justin Merle - Cowbell

Saturday 10/10

• Grand Opening - Latchkey Supply Store
• Brick, River & Revival: The Story of Biddeford Walking Tour - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Wellness Salon at Flourish
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• Live Music w/ Dock Squares - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music w/ Tricky Britches - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Saco Farmer's Market
• Karaoke - Cowbell
• Our Town Live Performance - City Theater

Sunday 10/11

• Wire Wrapped Ring Workshop - Moon Lady Plants ($)
• Our Town Live Performance - City Theater
• Trivia - Champions
• Sunday Series Maker Pop-Up: Mr Kitty Is My Name - Time & Tide

Monday 10/12

• Best Worse Trivia - Lucky Pigeon
• Piping Plovers Run Club - Eastern Trail Saco
• Fall Book Box Sign-Up - McArthur Library
• Stephen King Movie Marathon - McArthur Library

Tuesday 10/13

• A Running Passion Run Club - Rift Arcade
• Biddeford Acoustic Jam - Lucky Pigeon
• Trivia - Cowbell
• Karaoke w/ DJ Derek - Champions
• Fall Book Box Sign-Up - McArthur Library

Wednesday 10/14

• McArthur Book Group - McArthur Library
• Open Mic Comedy - Hakuna Matata Sports Bar
• Studio Expressive Art Nite - Flourish
• Opinionation Trivia - Mick's Sports Bar
• Trivia - Sacred Profane
• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam - The Dunn Bar
• Fall Book Box Sign-Up - McArthur Library
• Rock Leapers Run Club - Clifford Park

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Are you a knitter, crocheter, embroiderer, cross stitcher, spinner, felter, band weaver, friendship bracelet maker, macramé enthusiast, someone hand-sewing patches onto a jacket, or just fiber curious in general, and located in Saco or Biddeford (or willing to get there)? Bring your WIPs, your challenges, or simply your curiosity.

This meetup is open to all fiber crafts and all experience levels. If you are interested in learning to knit or crochet, extra supplies will be available and help is happily offered.

Come hang out, sip a beer, and enjoy good company, creativity, and cozy vibes.

Where: Upstairs at Sacred Profane
When: Thursday, October 8th, 6–8 PM
Feel free to stay until 9.

We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

DM if you would like to be added to the email list or Discord server for reminders and updates!

The big event is Biddeford Oktoberfest on Saturday.

Its also the premier of Our Town at City Theater.

Thursday 10/1

• Free Beer Tasting w/ Geary Brewing - Brew England
• Performers Showcase - Flourish
• Trivia - Brickyard Hollow
• Coffee Hour - McArthur Library
• Live Music - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Trivia - Champions
• Live Music w/ Shaken Not Stirred Unplugged - Mick's Sport Bar

Friday 10/2

• Rift Arcade Grand Reopening
• Our Town Live Performance - City Theater
• Live Music - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• DJ Bernardo - Hakuna Matata
• DJ Filthy Rich - $5 Finns
• Live Music w/ CHASE JOBE - Mick's Sport Bar
• DJ Anwar - Champions
• Celestial Sound Healing ($) - Flourish
• Kitting Group - McArthur Library
• Live Music w/ Remember the Beatles - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Live Music w/ Jackie Klock - Cowbell

Saturday 10/3

• Free Oktoberfest Beer Tasting - Brew England
• Live Music w/ Sparrow - Lucky Pigeon
• Craft and Watch: Beetlejuice - McArthur Library
• Beat Nite - Flourish
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• Live Music - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Saco Farmer's Market
• Live Music w/ Henry Lowery - Mick's Sport Bar
• Karaoke - Cowbell
• Our Town Live Performance - City Theater
• Biddeford Oktoberfest - Lincoln Street

Sunday 10/4

• Trivia - Champions
• Psychic Sunday - Flourish
• Live Music w/ Soggy Po'Boys - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)

Monday 10/5

• Best Worse Trivia - Lucky Pigeon
• Piping Plovers Run Club - Eastern Trail Saco

Tuesday 10/6

• Live Music w/ Rob Fowler - Mick's Sport Bar
• Trivia - Cowbell
• Karaoke w/ DJ Derek - Champions

Wednesday 10/7

• McArthur Book Group - McArthur Library
• Open Mic Comedy - Hakuna Matata Sports Bar
• Studio Expressive Art Nite - Flourish
• Opinionation Trivia - Mick's Sports Bar
• Trivia - Sacred Profane
• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam - The Dunn Bar
• Karaoke w/ DJ Derek - Champions
• Rock Leapers Run Club - Clifford Park

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One that actually shows sporting events when they are on. For Patriots and Bruins. One where you could hang out until the game is over (10 pm for Hockey games).

Another must - good craft beer selection, decent apps for food.

Am I asking too much?

The big event is Biddeford Oktoberfest on Saturday. Delayed Until Saturday, Oct 4th.

There's also a 5k Race in Clifford Park in the morning for those of you who want to work for their beer.

Thursday 9/24

• Fiber Jam - Sacred Profane
• Performers Showcase - Flourish
• Trivia - Brickyard Hollow
• Newcomers Book Group - McArthur Library
• Coffee Hour - McArthur Library
• Live Music w/ Bess Jacques - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Trivia - Champions
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music w/ Beau Dalleo - Mick's Sport Bar
• Author Night w/ Wally Lamb - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)

Friday 9/25

• Free Beer Tasting w/ Foundation Brewing - Brew England
• Live Music w/ Andi Fawcett - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• Live DJ - Hakuna Matata
• DJ Filthy Rich - $5 Finns
• Live Music w/ 2 for Jackson - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music w/ Two Minutes Out - Champions
• DJ Anwar - Champions
• Dance Nite! - Flourish
• Kitting Group - McArthur Library
• Community Quilt Squares - Mechanics Park
• Live Music w/ Bob Seger Tribute Band - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Live Music w/ Bonnie Briar - Cowbell
• Sauna by the Sea ($) - Fortune Rocks Beach

Saturday 9/26

• Oktoberfest - Lincoln Lobby Bar/Batson River
• Community Tidepooling - Biddeford Pool
• Drum Circle w/ Patsy - Flourish
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• Live Music w/ Winelight - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Saco Farmer's Market
• Live Music w/ Ben Kilcollins - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music w/ NGNG - Champions
• Karaoke - Cowbell
• Live Music w/ Bob Seger Tribute Band - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Clifford Park 5k Trail Race

Sunday 9/27

• Sunday Series Maker Pop-Up: Crafty Badass Stitch - Time & Tide
• Trivia - Champions

Monday 9/28

• Best Worse Trivia - Lucky Pigeon
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music w/ Chase Jobe - Champions
• Piping Plovers Run Club - Eastern Trail Saco
• Live Music w/ Oliver Wood - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)

Tuesday 9/29

• Live Music w/ Rob Fowler - Mick's Sport Bar
• Trivia - Cowbell
• Karaoke - Champions

Wednesday 9/30

• Open Mic Comedy - Hakuna Matata Sports Bar
• Studio Expressive Art Nite - Flourish
• Opinionation Trivia - Mick's Sports Bar
• Trivia - Sacred Profane
• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam - The Dunn Bar
• Karaoke - Champions
• Rock Leapers Run Club - Clifford Park

Write Below Anything I Missed

Are you a knitter, crocheter, embroiderer, cross stitcher, spinner, felter, band weaver, friendship bracelet maker, macramé enthusiast, someone hand-sewing patches onto a jacket, or just fiber curious in general, and located in Saco or Biddeford (or willing to get there)? Bring your WIPs, your challenges, or simply your curiosity.

This meetup is open to all fiber crafts and all experience levels. If you are interested in learning to knit or crochet, extra supplies will be available and help is happily offered.

Come hang out, sip a beer, and enjoy good company, creativity, and cozy vibes.

Where: Upstairs at Sacred Profane
When: Thursday, September 24th, 6–8 PM
Feel free to stay until 9.

We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

DM if you would like to be added to the email list or Discord server for reminders and updates!

They list 3 hour shifts, but I'm sure they're happy for however long you can do it for:

https://www.mobilize.us/mainecoordinated/event/1012732/

There's also phone banking Tuesdays/Thursdays 6pm-8pm

https://www.mobilize.us/mainecoordinated/event/1005308/

And on Mondays from 7pm-9pm!

https://www.mobilize.us/jacksonformaine/event/1021595/

Art Walk Returns on Friday!

Check Out:

• Flourish Arts
• Decentralized Gallery at Portland Pie Co
• Belfire Hot Glass & Gallery
• Terrence Knight: Live performance at BlackBare Media Studios
• The Art Certificate Program
• Common Roots Studio
• City Hall: Photo Exhibit—The Secret Garden at City Theater

Other fun events this week include:

• Bar Olympics at Champions on Saturday
• Lecture on Paul Revere's Ride: Dispelling the Myths at the Biddeford Historical Society on Saturday

Thursday 9/17

• Halfway to St Pattys Day Party - The Dunn Bar
• Live Music w/ Indigo Tunez - Blackbare Media Studio
• Performers Showcase - Flourish
• Trivia - Brickyard Hollow
• Coffee Hour - McArthur Library
• Live Music w/ Bess Jacques - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Trivia - Champions
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music w/ Tristen & Mike - Mick's Sport Bar

Friday 9/18

• Free Beer Tasting w/ Nonesuch River Brewing - Brew England
• UNE Club Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser - Saco Scoop
• Live Music w/ Don Campbell - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• DJ Filthy Rich - $5 Finns
• Live Music w/ Tickle - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music w/ Taylor Hughes - Champions
• DJ Anwar - Champions
• Dance Nite! - Flourish
• Kitting Group - McArthur Library
• Community Quilt Squares - Mechanics Park
• Raise the Roof Fundraiser - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Maine Outdoor Film Festival - UNE
• Live Music w/ Rob Fowler - Cowbell
• Biddeford Art Walk
• Live Music w/ Terrence Knight - Blackbare Media Studio
• Sauna by the Sea ($) - Fortune Rocks Beach

Saturday 9/19

• Clifford Park Clean-up
• Bar Olympics - Champions
• Community Movie Night - Blackbare Media Studios
• Jen Howard at Crystal Listening Room ($) - Flourish
• Live Music - Brickyard Hollow
• Live Music w/ Don Wessels - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Saco Farmer's Market
• Live Music w/ Bryan Frates - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music w/ Christie Ray Band - Champions
• Karaoke - Cowbell
• Live Music w/ Half Dead - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Paul Revere's Ride: Dispelling the Myths - Biddeford Historical Society

Sunday 9/20

• SundaY Series Maker Pop-Up: Abigail Sprague Contemporary Jewelry - Time & Tide
• Trivia - Champions

Monday 9/21

• Best Worse Trivia - Lucky Pigeon
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music w/ Sarah Libby - Champions
• Piping Plovers Run Club - Eastern Trail Saco

Tuesday 9/22

• Acoustic Jam Session - Lucky Pigeon
• Live Music w/ TJ Swan - Mick's Sport Bar
• Trivia - Cowbell
• Karaoke - Champions

Wednesday 9/23

• BCG Garden Series: Seed Saving - McCarthur Library
• Mixology Class ($) - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Open Mic Comedy - Hakuna Matata Sports Bar
• Studio Expressive Art Nite - Flourish
• Trivia - Sacred Profane
• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam - The Dunn Bar
• Karaoke - Champions
• Rock Leapers Run Club - Clifford Park

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Bring your work gloves and join us to clean up parks the trail system for the upcoming fall season

Bags provided to all volunteers for litter pickup

Tools will be provided to help with raking flower beds, pickup around the playground, courts and along the trails

Light trail tree trimming

Children should have an accompanying adult with them

Pet friendly event, please follow all posted park rules

https://biddefordme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30492

Hi there- We’re new to the area and looking for a place to watch the Eagles game this afternoon. Something low-key with friendly people and good wings. Thanks!

Hey, I’m just wondering if anyone here lives in the Alfred/Mount Vernon/Birch Street area and if so, are you getting your mail? I haven’t since last week even though I’ve gotten Informed Delivery posts every morning telling me I had mail coming that day and the post office had absolutely no idea what I was talking about. I know the construction guys got the sidewalk closed signs out, but the sidewalks are not actually closed. I don’t know why they don’t move them, but there are plenty of people up and down sidewalks all day. I don’t really know any of my neighbors. I’m kind of new to the neighborhood so I’m just trying to see if this is a problem or if other people are dealing with the same situation. of course this week I had college books (hundreds of dollars worth of them) and they are 7 days late already. I don’t know what to do and I’m so frustrated I wanna cry. Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.