Details: cache-fra-eddf8230139-FRA 1746494991 1487392236 by Dan Lampariello SACO (WGME) -- A Saco woman who has been trying to get out of a Florida timeshare amid her husband's battle with Alzheimer's disease is finally free from the contract—after the CBS13 I-Team stepped in Barbara Labbe first shared her story with the CBS13 I-Team earlier this month, explaining how she and her husband Richard had enjoyed years of family vacations at their timeshare near Disney World, managed by Vacation Village Resorts. But after Richard’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, travel became impossible. "I’m 82, my husband is 82, and he’s not in good health," Labbe said, explaining the hardship they were facing. "There's no way I could take him on a plane. No way." Labbe says she reached out to the resort multiple times, asking to be released from the contract under a hardship clause. Despite the medical circumstances, she was told she didn’t qualify for relief. “I’m not asking for anything big,” Labbe said. “I’m just asking for them to be human and have understanding—and they didn’t.” Desperate for help, Labbe contacted the I-Team. After we reached out to Vacation Village Resorts’ parent company Vacatia for comment, the company reversed course and acknowledged the Labbe's should qualify for hardship relief. Within weeks, all necessary paperwork was completed. Labbe now says the timeshare is officially out of her name—and she no longer has to worry about the financial burden it carried. “Thank you so much,” Labbe said. “This means everything to me.” The CBS13 I-Team is On Your Side, committed to getting results and digging deeper into the issues that matter to you. Saudi Arabia: Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) has revealed a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Saudi Company for Hardware (SACO) KSA’s premier electronics and lifestyle retail distributor This collaboration marks a significant evolution in the Kingdom’s retail and electronics sectors as it pioneers a direct supply model in the Saudi market aligning a major international manufacturer directly with a leading national retailer The partnership is also strategically designed to redefine how Saudi customers access and experience Panasonic’s innovative products bringing them closer to consumers through SACO’s extensive network of retail locations across the Kingdom The partnership was formalized in a signing ceremony held recently in Riyadh This step underscores Panasonic’s strong and growing commitment to the local market it builds upon Panasonic’s recent inauguration of its regional office in Riyadh which is seen as a strategic investment aimed at fostering closer connections with local consumers and strengthening relationships within the Saudi ecosystem  The partnership with SACO further solidifies Panasonic’s long-term vision and growth strategy for the region It enables the group to deliver a unique value proposition to Saudi customers though one of the biggest networks in the kingdom “This strategic alignment allows us to cater to the unique needs of the Saudi market through SACO’s extensive retail network,” Shibutani commented  “SACO is recognized as a retail powerhouse in the Kingdom and we are confident that through this collaboration we have better opportunities to showcase the full spectrum of Panasonic’s cutting-edge consumer electronics and elevate the shopping experience for our Saudi customers building upon our growing presence in the region.” By combining Panasonic’s renowned technological expertise and its diverse range of consumer electronics with SACO’s deep-rooted understanding of Saudi consumer behavior and its expansive retail footprint this partnership promises to deliver elevated and locally relevant product offerings and customer experiences the two companies will create unique in-store environments tailored to the preferences of Saudi consumers Expressing SACO’s enthusiasm for the business alliance CEO of SACO said: “Partnering directly with a global leader like Panasonic will enable us to provide our customers with an even wider selection of cutting-edge electronics we will strive to drive mutual success and showcase our shared ambition for excellence.” This alliance transcends a traditional commercial agreement representing a shared commitment to co-develop innovative retail experiences and shape the future of the consumer electronics market in Saudi Arabia Panasonic and SACO are poised to establish a new standard for collaboration between manufacturers and retailers in the Middle East The press release is provided for informational purposes only legal or investment advice or opinion regarding 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(UMS) Chancellor Dannel Malloy Saco Mayor Jodi MacPhail and University of Maine System Trustee Pat Flood continuing UMA’s more than 40-year commitment to higher education access throughout York County The new location was designed to reflect how today’s students access learning — with smaller classrooms high-speed connectivity and strong local support services “UMA has been part of the Biddeford-Saco area for decades and this move into the heart of downtown Saco shows our ongoing commitment to this community,” said Dan Philbrick regional director of UMA’s Coastal Centers and director of the Saco Center “While we no longer need as many large classrooms connections and community partnerships remains just as strong.” President Cushman emphasized UMA’s statewide role in making higher education accessible through flexible options and local centers “This is how education becomes real — through relationships through inspiration and through programs that open doors students didn’t even know existed,” she said with strong representation from the City of Saco Economic Development Director Tracey Desjardins and multiple city councilors executive director of the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce and member of UMA’s Board of Visitors UMA Saco Center student Yiyang “Joyce” Jiang spoke about how the center helped her grow in confidence I didn’t know what I liked – I always just did what teachers and to believe in my own ideas.”  Joyce shared how her advisor “That class helped me realize that when I focus only on my goals I forget to slow down and notice the beauty around me,” she said “The faculty and staff here at the Saco Center support me academically and personally In addition to serving students in the greater Saco and Biddeford areas and all of York County the center also supports statewide initiatives such as UMA’s Prison Education Partnership which provides college courses and advising at the Maine Correctional Center the Southern Maine Women’s Reentry Center and the Maine Correctional Center Women’s Facility in Windham BUTTE — In its pursuit of a third consecutive championship — and in a nerve-racking moment — Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale simply couldn’t be denied A big third quarter turned a five-point halftime deficit into a 10-point lead and the Mavericks held off hungry Roy-Winifred in the final minutes to prevail 53-47 on Saturday and win the Class C girls basketball state championship at the Civic Center Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale may have seen its 73-game winning streak snapped earlier this postseason but the championship was always the year-end priority And it wasn't exactly expected from the outside looking in good kids come through," said Mavericks guard Shelbi LaBrie "I'd say the first few years when we got it "We didn't have a close game for two years before this And so we worked hard for this one and fought for it The final moments of the game were pressure-filled for both teams Roy-Winifred's Kinzlee Wickens scored off a turnover to trim the Mavericks' lead to 50-47 The Red Raiders then forced a five-second violation on the in-bound but gave the ball right back with a turnover of their own LaBrie then stepped to the line for two bonus free throws with 30.4 seconds left hitting 1 of 2 to extend Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale's lead to 51-47 and LaBrie followed by making two more foul shots with 13.7 seconds on the clock as the Red Raiders were unable to score on their final possession "They came out in that super-aggressive man-to-man defense and we had a few turnovers," Roy-Winifred coach Julie Ewen whose team was outscored 21-6 in the eight minutes after halftime Their man-to-man defense got us there in the third quarter." Roy-Winifred led by as many as eight points in the first quarter A BaiLee McColly putback before the buzzer of a high-scoring first quarter pulled the Mavericks within three points CharLee McColly then tied it with an offensive rebound and subsequent three-point play to open the second but a late burst fueled by a 3 and a layup inside within the final 1:10 — both by Lyla Ewen — allowed the Red Raiders to go into halftime ahead 28-23 Roy-Winifred hit five 3-pointers in the first half Lyla Ewen led all scorers with 11 points at intermission The Mavericks came out in the third quarter looking like and CharLee and BaiLee McColly both converted inside to help Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale reel off an 11-0 run Gracie Wasson it a 3-pointer and LaBrie again scored off a steal as the Mavericks led 39-30 with 3:30 left in the third A LaBrie 3 with 10 seconds left in the third gave Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale a 44-34 advantage Roy-Winifred got within 48-42 on a spinning shot by Jennifer Ewen then Claire Wickens made a huge 3 with 1:45 left to make cut it to 48-45 "We were really struggling in the first half I think we were all just really amped up and excited to be here," LaBrie said "The talk in the locker room (at halftime) was more like "So we just tried to do little things right when we came back out and now they're adding more hardware to a growing trophy case The Mavericks finished the season with a 25-1 record while the Red Raiders LaBrie finished with a game-high 18 points CharLee and BaiLee McColly combined for 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting and 17 rebounds Lyla Ewen's 16 points and seven rebounds led Roy-Winifred Melstone beat Scobey 51-25 to claim the third-place trophy Maggie Eike led three Broncs id double figures with 17 points Scobey was led by Kaytie Aanstad's 12 points Melstone finished 26-1 while Scobey ended with a 20-9 record Details: cache-fra-eddf8230139-FRA 1746495011 1487484998 Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale saw its 73-game winning streak snapped But the Mavericks aren't ready to relinquish their throne atop Class C girls basketball In their pursuit of a third consecutive championship the Mavericks ran past Denton-Geyser-Stanford-Geraldine 53-27 in the semifinal round of the state tournament Thursday at the Civic Center Roy-Winifred dispatched Scobey 46-35 to set up a rematch of last year's championship game which ended Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale's long winning streak in the District 3C title game earlier this year was trying to set up another grudge match with the Mavericks Instead it will be championship déjà vu from last season a game which the Mavericks won by 31 points Both Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale and Roy-Winifred will have Friday off as part of the four-day state tournament structure utilized by Class C Their championship matchup is set to tip off Saturday at 7 p.m Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale showed its state tournament mettle four assists and five steals as the Mavericks marched into the championship game for the third straight year LaBrie was a catalyst to the Mavericks gaining separation in the second quarter as they outscored DGSG by nine points to take a 28-13 lead into halftime Bailey McColly added nine points for Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale while Emerson Downing had seven points and four rebounds Downing also had three steals to aid the Mavericks' defensive performance Coach Amber Erickson's Mavericks are trying to become the first Class C girls program to win three straight championships since Belt did it from 2012-14 Briella Becker had a double-double of 10 points and a game-high 13 rebounds The Bearcats slip into a loser-out contest on Friday against Melstone at 3 p.m Roy-Winifred jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead in the first quarter and didn't look back in advancing to Saturday's championship game Hannah Ewen and Lyla Ewen were the pace-setters and combined for 26 points for the Red Raiders Lyla Ewen pulled down a game-high nine rebounds Scobey cut its deficit to 26-24 midway through the third but a 9-0 run by Roy-Winifred after that proved to be the key stretch Hannah Ewen 's midcourt steal and basket gave Roy-Winifred a 35-26 advantage with about 2:00 on the clock in the third quarter The Red Raiders carried that nine-point lead into the fourth An Isabella Edwards 3 made the score 42-28 in favor of Roy-Winifred with about 4:00 remaining The Spartans fell into loser-out action against Plenty Coups on Friday at 4:30 p.m by Brad Rogers SACO (WGME) – A convenience store in Saco closed over the holidays leaving a number of employees still owed money for the work that they did Hillview Market in Saco closed in early December That’s when employees noticed their paychecks starting to bounce "A lot of us have discovered that our paychecks have bounced,” former Hillview Market employee Amy Schuhmacher said Schuhmacher was one of the original employees at Hillview Market She says business was good and doesn't know exactly why it closed What she does know is that she and her co-workers are owed money for the work they did in those final weeks it's been devastating,” Schuhmacher said They're facing possible evictions at this point." Justin Main was the owner and operator of Hillview Market He says he had intended to use the income from the final week to pay employees He says he lost everything when the store closed and he says he's already paid two employees what he owed them Main says he plans to pay back the rest of the employees as soon as possible PORTLAND (WGME) – There was an exciting moment of home ownership in Saco Tuesday Habitat for Humanity rewarded Justin with keys to a new home for him and his daughter He got the keys directly from the mayor and thanked Habitat for Humanity very much for this fresh start “The volunteers and John the builder really did an excellent job making it look safe and really magnificent,” Justin said Tuesday's festivities included Justin’s family and friends along with the volunteers from Habitat for Humanity SACO (WGME) -- A medical spa in Saco appears to have recently closed without warning the Secretary of State confirms the business has not been in good standing with the state since early November it didn't stop them from offering Black Friday deals on gift cards that can no longer be used "People are really upset," says longtime LuxeMD client Rebecca McKenney "They bought gift cards for Christmas presents all of these people are out that money." McKenney paid $1,200 for a series of laser treatments We asked: "Did you have any warning that this was going to happen?" And she said that they found out when we all found out It's just very discouraging there's people out there like this McKenney also signed up for a 12-month membership for Botox treatments only to now learn her monthly payments cannot be canceled Credit card companies have told her and other clients that they will have to dispute the charge every month the husband and wife that owned it," she says LuxeMD in Saco removed its social media pages This message is all we heard: "We're sorry we can't take your call right now we learned they are still accepting online payments for gift cards and prepaid treatments costing as much as $10,000 A LuxeMD client posted this: "Blows my mind that they are continuing to sell gift cards and prepaid services that cannot be redeemed." "It's fraud," says Rebecca Mckenney "And these people are out all that money." The LuxeMD phone message ended with this: "Thank you for choosing LuxeMD for your aesthetic needs." we still don't know if the business is officially closed We're told the new owners of the building had planned to lease space to LuxeMD but hasn't seen or heard from them in more than a week The Maine Attorney General's Office is now involved. They tell CBS13 that two clients have filed complaints against LuxeMD, and they encourage any other clients or staff impacted by this to file a complaint at the link here by Anna Coon SACO (WGME) -- Several intersections in Saco and Old Orchard Beach are getting some attention for being considered "high crash locations." the public got a chance to weigh in on the problem and possible improvements things that don't get reported,” Old Orchard Beach resident David Pelton said “So there's the actual accidents and the near accidents and I think all of that really combines to needing some change in that intersection” The Maine DOT reports 37 crashes between 2021 and 2023 at the "Halfway Intersection" in Old Orchard Beach locals say constant traffic is moving too fast “It's called ‘Disfunction Junction’ by the locals,” Pelton said That’s one of the "problem areas" identified in a study by the Maine DOT The three entities are looking to make the roads safer along the I-195 and Ocean Park corridor “I think you kind of can see that there are some concerns so that’s really what the study looks to long-term alleviate,” Saco Planning Director Emily Cole-Prescott said The study also calls for adding a traffic light at that five-road intersection in Old Orchard Beach and building a roundabout in Saco connecting I-195 and Ocean Park Road adds crosswalks and bike paths and reconfigures the traffic flow “We feel the operations of the corridor will be better where there's back-to-back signals,” Don Ettinger of Gorrill Palmer Engineering said While most of the public expressed their support for the project at Monday's meeting some leaders in Saco aren't on board with part of the plan that would require local drivers to go get off the highway drive to the roundabout and then into Saco instead of going right from the highway to Ocean Park Road “To force that traffic to be rerouted down to the base of the spur it's not going to do anything to alleviate the traffic,” Saco City Councilor Joe Gunn said Saco's mayor and Gunn say they want to make sure there's room for that intersection layout to be changed before the project moves forward There's a years-long road ahead before things potentially break ground including securing funding for the estimated $15.9 million project Details: cache-fra-eddf8230139-FRA 1746495027 1487561810 SIDNEY — Two-time defending state champion Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale held off Scobey 31-29 on Friday to capture the Eastern C girls basketball divisional championship The Mavericks survived a desperation 3-point attempt by Scobey at the buzzer to advance to state as a No Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale was led by BaiLee McColly's nine points and seven rebounds while CharLee McColly and Emerson Downing each added six points Camrie Holum had eight points to pace Scobey Kaytie Aanstad added six points and seven rebounds and Claire Lekvold also had six points Bainville won the consolation game with a 54-49 victory over Circle Hailey Berwick led the Bulldogs with 21 points while Elsie Wilson added 17 Allie Kountz had 20 points and nine rebounds for Circle Bainville will challenge Scobey for the Eastern division's second berth to the state tournament on Saturday at 4 p.m The state tourney opens Wednesday in Butte SACO (WGME) -- The CBS13 I-Team is headed to Saco Join Dan Lampariello and Stephanie Grindley on Wednesday, April 9 at the Renys in Saco at 4 Scamman St in the Saco Valley Shopping Center Dan and Stephanie will be there to hear what you think the I-Team should investigate next Please bring along any documents you might have to support your story If you can't make the event in -person, you can email your idea or consumer concern to the I-Team at TIPS@WGME.com You can also call the I-Team Tip Line: (207) 228-7713 by Stephanie Grindley Maine (WGME) -- Temporary riprap currently holds up a portion of the Saco Riverwalk in Biddeford and the fear is a future storm could further erode the wall and bring the smokestack down The wall was damaged in a November 2021 storm In 2023, the CBS13 I-Team covered this story extensively We met with Biddeford EMA Director Roby Fecteau who believed the repair work qualified for federal aid The project secured FEMA approval that fall An access road was then put in the winter of 2024 some people in Biddeford are wondering about the work delay FEMA approved roughly $4.5 million in federal funds for the repair project The remaining amount would come from Biddeford taxpayers that bid came in at $10.3 million,” said Roby Fecteau "We've got to make this repair and it's a question of how we fund it,” Biddeford Mayor Martin Grohman said the city was able to shave approximately $3 million with the new proposal of $7.5 million which $2.8 million will to be covered by Biddeford it carves even more and the tower comes down Wipes out fifty cars," said one Biddeford councilor before the vote what's the liability to the city on that?" the city voted unanimously to move forward with the proposal they hope to meet with contractors one more time this week and Fecteau tells the I-Team work will start within the next 30 days I remember the first time I ever went to Funtown USA It was in the early 80s and it was amazing The two things I fondly remember are the second floor arcade where I played Donkey Kong for the first time and the Galaxi Coaster Galaxi Coasters were built but an Italian company that mass-produced their small footprint rollercoasters which were popular in amusement parks that didn't have typical wooden or steel rollercoasters The company went bankrupt in 1993 but the Glaxi coaster endured in many parks.  At one time at least 37 amusement parks were operating Galaxi coasters with two in Maine at Funtown and Palace Playland Galaxi coasters have a track length of 1,099 feet with a ride time of two minutes.  Its maximum speed is 31 mph The track is steel and trains have two four-seat cars, for 8 passengers per train What made the Galaxi unique is that it was designed to be disassembled to either be stored for the winter or loaded up on trailers and transported elsewhere The ride is designed to be transportable and disassembled onto trailers The Galaxi Coaster debuted at Funtown in 1978 and at the time READ MORE: Do You Remember the Infamous Hydrofighter at Funtown Splashtown USA in Maine? The video above was taken in September 2008 the final year that the Galaxi coaster was at Funtown The kids in this video must be adults by now The Excalibur wooden rollercoaster debuted in 1998 and has become a huge hit I'll still always have fond memories of my first ride on the classic Galaxi coaster Did you ride the Galaxi Coaster at Funtown USA? Discover why this classic attraction remains a cherished memory for many.\nRead More READ MORE: Do You Remember the Infamous Hydrofighter at Funtown Splashtown USA in Maine? SACO (WGME) -- A Saco woman is fighting to free herself from a timeshare contract that has become a burden she can no longer bear who have spent over a decade making cherished memories at their timeshare near Disney World now find themselves trapped in an agreement they can no longer use due to Richard's declining health the Labbe family enjoyed vacations at their Vacation Village Resort timeshare in Kissimmee Barbara and Richard purchased their first week in 2008 followed by a second one a few years later with Richard battling advanced Alzheimer's hoping to be released from the timeshare contract due to her husband’s medical condition and he’s not in good health," Barbara said "There's no way I could take him on a plane Labbe says she sent a letter from Richard’s doctor to Vacation Village Resorts hoping it would qualify them for a hardship exemption Labbe received an email back stating she did not qualify for the company’s relinquishment program because she had rented the property in 2024 Am I supposed to continue paying for this for the rest of my life and pass it on to my kids If someone could please help that would be so great The CBS13 I-Team reached out directly to Vacation Village Resorts trying to find out more about why the Labbe's claim to get out of the contract was denied acknowledging they should be eligible for hardship relief "Vacation Village Resorts does have a Relinquishment Program for Owners that are experiencing a financial hardship and situations in which timeshare ownership may no longer suit the Owner’s lifestyle," a spokesperson wrote in an email "Given the details of this Owner’s case this Owner should be eligible for hardship relief." Paula Fleming from the Better Business Bureau emphasized that Barbara's situation isn’t unique I have heard about this year over year being an issue," she said "It’s disturbing to see how often it takes a member of the media to contact them for them to do the right thing." with numerous complaints from other customers facing similar issues to Labbe's "I would also encourage people to read the reviews and read the complaints and take it a step further and read the responses to the complaints," Fleming said While the situation has been a frustrating ordeal for Barbara Labbe she remains hopeful that the resort will follow through and help her break free from the timeshare "I’m just very distressed by the whole thing and I don’t need more stress in my life," she said Barbara’s story is a reminder to consumers to be cautious when entering into timeshare agreements and to know their rights when trying to exit them picked up pace with each subsequent coming-together of the hands As he stood on the Memorial Stadium pole vault runway in Great Falls Saco’s Blaine Downing knew that Skol Viking applause from the grandstands was for him The ritual first gained widespread attention as Iceland’s soccer team made an unexpected run in the Euro 2016 championships but has since been adapted by other sporting crowds over the world it was being performed as Downing attempted to break the Class C pole vault record at last year’s state track and field meet the crowd’s claps reaching a crescendo by the time Downing launched himself into the air on each attempt and all of a sudden that starts,” Downing recalled knocking the bar off the standards that were raised 15 feet and he broke the Class C record of Arlee’s Rafe Espinoza that had stood since 2001 It also gave Downing his second straight pole vault title muscle it out and you'll get over it,’” Downing said From the time a pole vaulter starts rocking back and forth on the runway Depending on how many clearances a vaulter ends up making they may have competed for 45 seconds total a former two-time Class C pole vault champion from Hinsdale and NCAA Division II indoor All-American at Minot State who works with pole vaulters across northeast Montana (including Downing) with any spare time that his farming life affords him it’s not those 45 seconds or so where Downing stands out that a track-and-field athlete has to themselves “Blaine does a pretty good job of that,” Capdeville continued meaning Downing’s ability to compete worry-free once he gets going “He’s good at making little adjustments and not let it affect or ruin his mindset for the rest of the event.” And just what is Downing’s mindset when it comes to the pole vault with his own Class C record or perhaps even an all-class record to overtake It’s been an evolving approach to the event It wasn’t until Downing placed second at state in the pole vault as a freshman that both Capdeville and Downing’s mom saw Blaine’s commitment to the event take a turn toward the more serious “I think once he started seeing some success I could just tell he really matured,” Capdeville said but he went for me from being this kid to a flat competitor.” While he’s friends with the other area pole vaulters he competes with — a lot of them train together on occasion during gatherings in Glasgow — Downing said that when he’s in the pole vault area It’s an approach that has served him well in his other athletic endeavors He’s also the defending Class C 400-meter champion and he has signed to play college football at Montana State University after a highly successful fall season playing for the Malta Mustangs but he said pole vaulters are usually among a track team’s best athletes The Mustangs’ football staff put Downing all over the field linebacker; anywhere he was needed on Malta’s march to the Class B state championship with a win over Manhattan in November it’s that football future putting up hurdles for Downing this spring The Montana State coaching staff has tasked Downing with putting on as much weight as he can before fall camp will affect his vaulting technique as well as the need to find larger poles to accommodate his growing strength and weight But priorities being what they are — and there is no denying his Montana State football future is his top priority now — doesn’t mean Downing is letting up on the track He would like to top the Class C record he set last season and also take a stab at the all-class mark of 16-4 set by Helena’s Chase Smith in 2015 I’d be happy with,” said a realistic Downing whose younger sister Emerson placed second in the pole vault last year as a freshman and whose younger brother Trey has started vaulting One priority that will never change for Downing is his grandfather Dale who passed away when Downing was in seventh grade he came across a Facebook post his mom made about her son and her late father he gets a little closer to Grandpa Dale,’” Downing said that's kind of stuck with me a little bit to just to think about that Maybe Grandpa Dale was one of those pairs of hands helping to push Downing to new heights as he stood on the runway last spring at Memorial Stadium Details: cache-fra-eddf8230139-FRA 1746495044 1487637099 The Saco Center of the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is open for business and has begun the spring semester in its new location continuing to serve as a welcoming hub for academic and community engagement For the past 40 years, the UMA Saco Center has proudly facilitated higher education in the area serving an average of 350 students each semester Approximately 1,500 York County community members have achieved their educational goals and now serve our community in fields such as mental health services Though the Saco Center’s new home has less physical space it will continue to offer all the same services and support for students and partners “UMA has been part of the greater Biddeford/Saco community for over 40 years and we are excited to now be part of Saco’s vibrant downtown,” said Saco Center Director Dan Philbrick The new facility addresses the needs of how students now access higher education and includes a computer lab One of the three classrooms can also serve as a public meeting room Equipped with an infrastructure that includes all-new Cat 6 ethernet cabling and a dark fiber network the UMA Saco Center provides cutting-edge connectivity more reliable internet speeds that support advanced learning tools the center continues to provide the flexibility and ability for members of the community to work at a distance For more information about UMA’s Saco Center and its offerings, please call (207) 282-4111 or visit uma.edu/saco 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saco Foods ("Saco" or "the Company") niche market-leading food products company has completed the acquisition of Quinoa Corporation and its brands Ancient Harvest and Pamela's a portfolio company of Fengate Private Equity and Weathervane Investment Corp. announced today that it acquired Quinoa Corporation and its brands from Encore Consumer Capital Terms of the transaction were not disclosed Quinoa Corporation was advised on the transaction by Green Circle Capital Advisors Saco Foods of has completed the acquisition of Quinoa Corporation and its brands Ancient Harvest and Pamela's Ancient Harvest pioneered the sale of quinoa in the U.S and continues to be a leading brand of value-added plant-based products including gluten-free pasta Founded in 1988 and acquired by Quinoa Corporation in 2019 Pamela's is a leading brand of gluten-free baking mixes and baked goods including pancake mixes Pamela's is also the #1 brand of gluten-free graham crackers and fruit-filled cookies This acquisition adds two category and industry-leading brands to the growing Saco portfolio that naturally align with the Company's commitment to excellence and providing high-quality food products to its customers and end consumers "We are excited to welcome Ancient Harvest and Pamela's into our family of brands," said Tom Walzer "Broadening our offering with their quality products complements our existing portfolio and leverages our shared service platform to improve service and reinvest in innovation to drive the organic growth of these great legacy brands." "I am excited to be joining the Saco platform as it is a natural fit for our brands," said John Becker former CEO of Quinoa Corporation and now President of Ancient Harvest and Pamela's we have a great opportunity to reinvigorate these brands and expand our distribution while maintaining the high quality standards our customers and end consumers expect." Both Ancient Harvest and Pamela's can be found in natural food and grocery stores throughout the U.S A decadent new addition to Dolci Frutta's popular hard-shell dessert line featuring the delicious flavor of Baileys Irish Cream Retail Food & Beverages Banking & Financial Services Organic Food Do not sell or share my personal information: Channelsreels-466290Reelsarrow-expand-466291Kelly Saco discusses the differences of torpedo batsNationals @ MarlinsApril 12 2025 | 00:01:24add-reel-466292Reelsshare-square-2-466293ShareMarlins reporter Kelly Saco discusses the differences of the torpedo bats compared to normal bats You can now search for over 3 million videos by player Use the search box to start your search with a player or a team and then use the filter panel to refine your results You can also start by selecting filters from the panel Videos can be embedded and shared directly from MLB.com Bienvenido a la nueva búsqueda de videos de MLB Ahora puede buscar más de 3 millones de videos por jugador Use el cuadro de búsqueda para comenzar su búsqueda con un jugador o un equipo y luego use el panel de filtro para refinar sus resultados También puede comenzar seleccionando filtros desde el panel Los videos se pueden insertar y compartir directamente desde MLB.com/es There was an error when executing your search Please refresh the page or try another query to get results If you are still having trouble, please describe your issue here and we will do our best to resolve it Por favor vuelva a cargar la página o intente con otros parámetros para obtener resultados Si aún así continua teneindo problemas, por favor descríbalo aquí y haremos todo lo posible por resolverlo It looks like there are no results for your search Please note that \\\"Play\\\" filters are only available after the 2015 season Videos from 2015 and prior can be searched by player Examples of \\\"Play\\\" filters:Hit ResultPitch ResultPitch Type\"},\"es\":{\"title\":\"¡Ponchado!\",\"body\":\"Aparentemente no hay resultados para tu búsqueda tenga en cuenta que los filtros de Play sólo están disponibles después de la temporada 2015 Los videos de 2015 y anteriores se pueden buscar por jugador There were no clips found for this selection Please refresh the page or try again later No se encontraron clips para esta selección Actualiza la página o vuelve a intentarlo más tarde SACO (WGME) -- Local packaging retailer "Pack Edge" now has a new facility in Saco A ribbon cutting event was held Wednesday afternoon to unveil the new building at 955 Portland Road Pack Edge makes temperature-sensitive packaging for products like seafood and biomedical supplies and is the largest manufacturer of ice packs in New England and Pack Edge President James Freeman says this new facility is a huge milestone "I still come around the corner and I look at the building and I'm like I can't believe that this is where we're at,'” Freeman said but this is going to really allow us to expand the reach that we do." Freeman says the pandemic really accelerated the direct-to-consumer market and he says they are also developing curbside recyclable products.