The Camp Ellis Jetty in Saco, Maine, is a massive granite structure built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to keep the Saco River navigable for ships.

The Camp Ellis jetty is a giant granite Rock Lobster reaching for the Saco shore, but watch your step or your gear will end up in a Private Idaho at the bottom of the Atlantic!
#b52s #sacomaine

Saco council grants Riverwinds Farm special entertainment permit amid contract-zone legal questions After public testimony raising legal uncertainty about contract-zone amendments following a 2021 zoning repeal, the Saco City Council voted 5–0 to renew Riverwinds Farm’s special entertainment permit and directed staff to seek legal clarity on outstanding contract-zone issues.

Saco City Council unanimously renewed Riverwinds Farm's special entertainment permit, but legal uncertainties loom over contract zones and future actions.

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Located at the intersection of Bayview Road and Seaside Avenue (Route 9) in Saco, Bayview Beach is a sandy section of shoreline that is a popular destination in the summer months.

"Let nature do its thing,"
#sacomaine #bayviewbeach

Council advances resolution on pre‑2021 contract zones after legal advice The Saco City Council voted unanimously Nov. 24 to advance an order addressing contract zones established before Jan. 2021 after city legal counsel advised the council that recent court analysis treated contract zones as contracts and therefore likely enforceable.

The Saco City Council has taken a significant step toward clarifying the future of contract zones, backed by legal insights that could reshape local governance.

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Auditors give Saco a clean opinion, flag federal vendor documentation and school payroll recordkeeping External auditors rendered an unmodified (clean) opinion on Saco's fiscal year 2024 financial statements but issued non‑material recommendations: document federal vendor debarment checks and complete payroll wage‑rate approval forms in the school payroll files.

Saco's fiscal year 2024 audit reveals a clean bill of health, but auditors urge the city to tighten up documentation on federal vendor checks and school payroll records.

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Saco City Council Acknowledges Resignation of Joseph Gunn Elects Nathan Johnston Deputy Mayor Council accepts Gunn's resignation and elects Johnston as the new deputy mayor.

The Saco City Council bid a heartfelt farewell to a beloved council member, celebrating six years of dedicated service and a commitment to community reform.

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Saco City Council Discusses Housing Action Plan and Mobile Home Rent Ordinance City Council reviews long-term planning initiatives and considers moratorium on mobile home rent increases.

Saco City Council is making strides in long-term planning, focusing on housing initiatives and community engagement that could shape the city's future!

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Saco Residents Protest Mobile Home Rent Hikes at City Council Meeting Residents voice concerns over steep rent increases at Blue Haven Mobile Home Park.

Saco residents are raising their voices against shocking rent hikes that threaten their homes and livelihoods, with some facing increases of up to $145 just as winter approaches.

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PUMPKIN HARVEST FESTIVAL (Saco, ME) Experience fall fun in downtown Saco, Maine!

The Pumpkin Harvest Festival in Saco- Saturday, October 18, 2025! Live music, pony rides, a pumpkin patch, pie-eating contests, local food, and over 60 vendors. Celebrate autumn in downtown Saco! mainstreetmaine.org/.../saco-pum... #fallfestival #mainefall #visitmaine #sacomaine #maineevents

Camp Ellis, Saco Maine. “The way life should be”

Camp Ellis stone jetty, Maine
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Bayview beach in #SacoMaine... we played hooky the other day and got to the beach in the afternoon

Saco City Council Accepts Citizens Grievance Review Committee Final Report City council formally accepts report, plans future discussions on grievance recommendations.

Saco City Council takes a bold step forward by accepting the Citizens Grievance Review Committee's final report, promising to address community concerns and restore trust in local governance.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #SacoMaine #PropertyTaxReform #GovernanceTransparency

Recently I made my first ever visit to Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine. Had a great evening hanging with DJ from Coaster Chit Chat! Here’s a few pics from our visit.

#funtown #funtownsplashtownusa #amusementpark #waterpark #themepark #rollercoaster #woodencoaster #excalibur #sacomaine #maine

Biddeford Advances $2.17M Signal Project with Demonstration Striping Plan Biddeford's signal project will enhance traffic flow and safety with new lane configurations.

Saco City Council is taking major steps to boost safety and traffic flow with a $2.17M signal project that promises dedicated bike lanes and improved turn lanes!

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Saco School Committee Reworks Budget for Health Insurance and Capital Projects Saco School Committee reallocates funds to stabilize budget amid insurance rate increases.

Saco's City Council is grappling with a $750,000 budget discrepancy as they navigate rising health insurance costs and vital educational enhancements!

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Saco Launches Major Signal Project to Enhance Traffic Flow and Bicycle Safety Saco city officials advance $2.17M signal project to improve traffic and bike lanes.

Saco is set to transform its roads with a $2.17 million signal project aimed at boosting traffic flow and enhancing safety for cyclists and pedestrians alike.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #BicycleInfrastructure #SacoMaine #TrafficSafety #PedestrianAccessibility

Planning Board reviews affordable housing conditions for 439 Main Street condo project Planning Board discusses owner occupancy and rental restrictions for affordable units at 439 Main.

Saco City's planning board faces a pivotal moment as they debate the future of affordable housing amid complex ownership rules for a new condo project.

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Saco City Council debates Ocean Park project amidst unresolved fiscal concerns Council expresses uncertainty over benefits and financing of the Ocean Park redevelopment plan.

Saco City Council is back at it, questioning the real benefits of a traffic proposal that could reshape the intersection at Exit 2A and Main Street—will they prioritize Saco or Old Orchard Beach?

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Council urged to delay Saco Intersection resolution for further traffic study Speaker requests independent review of traffic impacts before Saco Intersection decision.

Traffic troubles in Saco are sparking urgent calls for a deeper analysis before any decisions are made on the contentious intersection!

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Japanese print of 3 puppies in the snow from an old postcard. colors are beige-ish and a bit of green... pups are white, kind of gray and sort brownish. Unidentified Artist (Japanese), "Puppies in Snow" (Taishо̄–early Shо̄wa era), color woodblock; ink on card stock. Leonard A. Lauder Collection of Japanese Postcards.

Snowing here in #SacoMaine Here's a respite from the terrible news of the day...
Unidentified Artist (Japanese), "Puppies in Snow" (Taishо̄–early Shо̄wa era), color woodblock; ink on card stock. Leonard A. Lauder Collection of Japanese Postcards.

Saco planning committee reviews ambitious Portland Road Master Plan for community development The long range planning committee discusses the vision for Portland Road's future identity.

A visionary plan is brewing for Portland Road, aiming to transform it into a vibrant community corridor that connects and engages residents like never before.

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#ME #TransportationInnovation #SacoMaine #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning

Got about 4" of snow last night up here in #SacoMaine ... 1st significant snow of the season for us... today is my PRP procedure for my hip... might be off the grid for a few days...

Finally snowing 🌨 here in #sacoMaine

#Limington #Maine Rapids #SacoRiver #LimingtonMaine #LimingtonRapids #SacoMaine #Saco