Dayton Maine Community Support

01/02/2026

During a roundtable Wednesday with several mayors, Gov. Janet Mills also said she is pressing the Trump administration to provide details on who ICE has arrested and why.

01/02/2026

01/02/2026

Next week, volunteer crews will take to City Square for this year’s WinterFest sledding hill! In order to make room for the festivities, please note that there will be road closures on Adams Street between Jefferson St & Main St and South Street between Jefferson St & Adams St from 6:30 AM on Thursday, February 5 through Sunday, February 8 at 11 AM. The City Hall parking lot will also be closed during this time. (Note: access to the City Hall parking lot will be made available for Friday and Saturday night’s WinterFest entertainment at City Theater.)

We can’t wait for all the FREE, exciting family events during Winter Fun Time on Saturday, February 7! Though sledding is always the star of the show, you can also enter to win one of 30+ free kids bikes, watch performances, enjoy free food, play games, and more! Find a full schedule of events at www.biddefordmaine.org/winterfest.

01/02/2026

Many say they will give a portion of sales to groups helping immigrants and other community members.

01/02/2026

📣JOIN OUR TEAM FOR SUMMER 2026! We have available positions this summer in: Summer Camp, Twin City Theater Academy, Lifeguarding, and Seasonal Parks. ** We will be taking applications until March 13th!**

S**o Parks and Recreation is a municipal department of the City of S**o and offers an online application process for seasonal employment opportunities. To learn more and apply please visit:
https://www.sacomaine.org/departments/human_resources/apply_now.php

If you have any questions about employment opportunities with SPR, please email us at: [email protected]

01/02/2026

❄️Featured Food Vendor Alert!❄️

Say cheese, Nibblesford! We’re thrilled to welcome Biddeford’s favorite cheese mongers to The Big Chill on Saturday, Feb. 7th, serving up the perfect nibbles to keep you satisfied during these cold winter months.

Try some:
🧀 Landslide – rich, creamy, and crowd-pleasing
🧀 Opus – bold, complex, and seriously crave-able
🧀 Meddy– a true Maine classic you don’t want to miss

Perfect for grazing, sharing, or building your ultimate cheese moment while you chill at the mill. Trust us… this is a must-stop vendor.

❄️ The Big Chill
📆 Saturday, Feb. 7th
🕛 12 noon – 10pm
🕺 with an 80’s style dance party from 8 – 10pm!
📍 Pepperell Center, Second Floor, 40 Main St, Biddeford
🎟 FREE admission all day

The Big Chill is proudly supported by event sponsor Core Finard LLC.

🔗 Visit BiddefordMaine.org/WinterFest for more info!

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

❄️WinterFest Announcement❄️

Portland Nordic has made the difficult decision not to hold WinterFest as planned.

While we were looking forward to celebrating the work at Payson Park, we believe it is not appropriate to host a community celebration at a time when many members of our community are afraid to leave their homes.

Our snowmaking project is part of a wider movement to promote accessibility and inclusion, and we do not feel it is right to divert volunteer and partner resources away from the urgent work of supporting safety, dignity, and human rights in Portland.

We will still host a brief open house at Payson Park from 9:00–10:00 a.m. on January 31 for those who would like to learn more about the Payson Park Project. During that time, we will also hold a canned food drive, with donations going directly to community members sheltering in place.

We will continue grooming operations at Payson Park and supporting Portland Parks and Rec at Riverside. We are grateful for your understanding, partnership, and continued support, and we look forward to gathering for a joyful and inclusive celebration when the time is right.

27/01/2026

Senate candidate Graham Platner brings his message on ICE to Kittery, Maine, while Gov. Mills and Sen. Collins speak out after Minnesota shooting.