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It's easy to miss the small white building along State Route 238, but there is an interesting story taking place under the six towering palms...

Senior year of high school is tough. There’s pressure to graduate, make plans for the future, and all the other difficulties that go with...

Monsoon season is officially upon us, and for those new to the area there are several things to know about how to best deal...

With a senior center opening soon here in Maricopa, it’s an appropriate time to consider what one should provide. Senior centers should: • Serve as a...

1. MUSD OFFERS SIGNATURE PROGRAMS Maricopa Unified School District is offering two preferred preschool options for the upcoming 2021-22 school year — a Community Preschool,...

Maricopa Christian Academy had a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday morning to mark the opening of the new school at the First Baptist Church of...

Dedication to family. It was a familiar theme among the winners of the 2021 Best Dad InMaricopa contest presented by Maricopa Ace Hardware and hosted...

Five 2021 graduates from Maricopa High School and two college students were presented with scholarships totaling $18,500 from the Maricopa Community Foundation at Tuesday’s...

By Alice Shoaf Those who visited Maricopa Pantry food bank distributions in Maricopa in the past will remember Grandma. She met you at the sign-up...

A celebration of life gathering is scheduled for Friday for the Maricopa Unified School District consultant and her two children who died in a...

Gloria Hanzel Vakos passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2021. Born in 1932 in Burton, Ohio to Kathlyn and George Van Deweel, she...

Parents looking for a summer activity for their kids have a new option this year, as Maricopa Super Elite football will offer a summer...

Another youth football team in Maricopa has won a championship game in its first season. The Pinal County Elite 15U team capped off a 7-0...

By Al Brandenburg The triple digits are upon us and the summer forecast promises more scorching temperatures. The extreme heat underscores the need for seniors...

Parents of school-age children may ask, “Can schools in the Maricopa Unified School District provide the quality education I want for my child?” This...

Anna Hart believes all children deserve a quality opportunity to learn, and her passion for special education reflects that conviction. “I just don’t think there’s...

For most of us, quality of life is likely determined by relationships, not by things, according to research. As we age, life can present harsh realities...

By Kristin Gramando J. Warren Funeral Services No one is ever ready for the death of a loved one, but for Patty Higham, losing her mother...

Graduates at Sequoia Pathway Academy were encouraged Friday night to consider their own legacy as they stepped into a new phase of their lives. Wearing...

The first-ever class of Heritage Academy Maricopa graduates was recognized for its perseverance at Thursday night’s commencement. The 25 graduates in blue caps and gowns...

Maricopa High School crowned a new class of graduates on Wednesday night in Ram Stadium, as the Class of 2021, teachers and administrators, and...

With a huge step toward normalcy, the Class of 2021 at Maricopa High School graduated live and in person Wednesday night on the football...

Some graduates donned a bit of style and creativity with their caps and gowns at Wednesday night's commencement at Maricopa High School. Story: MHS graduates...

The upcoming summer break brings a welcome respite from school for the 7,500-or-so students in the Maricopa Unified School District. But it also creates a...

The Class of 2021 at Maricopa High School is the most honored group of graduates in the school’s 66-year history. A record 225 students were...

With the end of the school year in sight, the Maricopa Unified School District Wednesday lifted its mandatory quarantine edict for students and staff...

By Terry Leamon, My Maricopa Plumber A few common things can cause backed-up drains. Here’s a few tips on stuff that you should NEVER put...

Business owners in Maricopa have a great appreciation for what Maricopa moms do. Proof is their generosity in donating nearly $4,000 in prizes for...

The Maricopa Unified School District took a step toward a new future when it broke ground on the city’s second high school Friday. Located...

A Maricopa man was hailed as a hero Thursday night for his quick-thinking actions that saved the life of a stranger in need. The morning...