Saco-Biddeford
The York County Center has been providing services through the University College System of Saco and Sanford since 1986. The center is located at Saco Island in Saco, Maine with an array of outreach services conducted county-wide. Services include individual assistance, trainings and links to community services and businesses.
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:00.
Appointments: We look forward to meeting with you; please call ahead to schedule.
Classes and trainings: Please check the schedule and contact us to register or find out more.
Directions to the Saco Center of Women, Work, and Community:
The Saco Center is located on Saco Island, at 110 Main Street, in a group of renovated red brick mill buildings formerly housing a leather tannery. It is approximately equal distance between Exit 32 (Biddeford) and Exit 36 (Saco) off of the Maine Turnpike (I-95).
Traveling North:
Take a left off of Exit 32, and proceed straight about a half mile to the 5 Points Intersection (currently undergoing renovations). Proceed straight on Alfred Street (Rte. 111), approximately one mile, until you have to make a turn, turning right. Follow the road over the Saco River, and the entrance to our complex is on the left in long term parking. You may park anywhere underneath, and University College is located one level up.
Traveling South:
Take Exit 36 off of the Maine Turnpike and the second right off of this exit. Proceed South down Route 1 in Saco, passing Thornton Academy on your right. Stay straight through the major intersection, about one half mile after T.A. (Dyer Library will be on your left). Go straight down Main Street, over railroad tracks, and our complex will be on your right. Go to the bottom of the hill (do not cross Saco River), and turn right into our long term parking area. Follow the signs one level up to the University College. No parking sticker is required.
Contact Information
Women, Work, and Community
York County Center
University College at Saco, UMS
110 Main Street
Saco, ME 04072
Phone: (207) 286-1722
Fax: (207) 283-9865
Ruth Graves - Workforce Development Coordinator
Email: rgraves@maine.edu