Saco

Higher education

Saco’s newest elementary schools will replace outdated facilities, expand student capacity

After more than two decades of planning, the Saco School Department and the city of Saco have broken ground on two new elementary schools, expected to be operational in 2028.

Banking & Finance

Saco & Biddeford Savings hires chief people officer

In the newly created role, Beth Burcke will oversee all aspects of human resources across the organization.

C-suite

Aroostook County administrator heads south to Saco

Ryan Pelletier will succeed John Bohenko as Saco's city administrator.

Banking & Finance

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 11, 2025

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, law firms, nonprofits, health care institutions, credit unions and professional services firms in Maine.

Executive moves

Accounting firm Baker Newman Noyes names new head of tech advisory services

Baker Newman Noyes has hired David Lawler as managing director of technology advisory services.

Banking & Finance

Maine’s largest credit union adds two branch leaders

Atlantic Federal Credit Union has hired Gabe Michelson and Dereck Archer for branch leadership roles.

Banking & Finance

Orono-based credit union plants a flag in York County

University Credit Union has opened its newest branch and loan operations center in Saco, at 4 Community Drive and 1001 Portland Road/U.S. Route 1.

Housing

Granite State developer has a range of housing projects in southern Maine

Construction of a new 34-duplex apartment complex in Saco is underway near Thornton Academy, on a 4.5-acre parcel in York County's only opportunity zone.

C-suite

Saco city administrator to step down less than two years into the job

John Bohenko, who will step down on Aug. 27, "has chosen to leave to prioritize his health," the city of Saco said.

Mergers and acquisitions

Gorham Bike & Ski founder retires, passes baton to longtime employee

The shop grew from from a small storefront in downtown Gorham and now has five Maine locations. The new owner has two decades of experience in the cycling industry.

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