Bibber Memorial Chapel has invited grieving fans of Jimmy Buffett to celebrate the singer and sign a condolence book for his family. Calling hours continue Saturday.
2023
Posted inMaine
Cause of Litchfield plane crash that killed 2 remains unknown
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its initial report on the fatal crash, an early step in an investigation that could take 12 to 18 months.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World
U.N. report warns nations have ‘rapidly narrowing window’ to cut emissions
The world remains woefully off track in its efforts to halt the warming of the planet despite “near-universal climate action” driven by the landmark 2015 Paris agreement.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford Planning Board reviews plans for 30-room boutique hotel
BIDDEFORD – The Biddeford Planning Board voted unanimously Sept. 6 to approve a preliminary change of use application to turn the Odd Fellows Hall at 25 Alfred St. into a 30-room boutique hotel. Jason Jirele of Woodhull Architects, who brought the proposal before the board, made a compelling case for the project as part of […]
Posted inBusiness Series, Events, News
RevUp Maine: Growing up and growing out
This free event for small business owners took place on Wednesday, September 20 at UNE’s Innovation Hall.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Georgia special grand jury recommended charges against Sen. Graham, 2 ex-senators, Michael Flynn
The nine-page report showed jurors recommended charges against 39 people, compared to the 18 who were charged along with former President Donald Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP accused of overspending on storm recovery by $53.6 million
While Maine’s advocate for ratepayers says the utility exceeded staffing guidelines in 12 of 23 storms in 2022, the company says it spent the money to restore power more quickly and to avoid the criticism that has contributed to a referendum calling for a publicly owned utility.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Richard F. Nadeau Sr.
BIDDEFORD — Richard Frederick Nadeau, Sr., 82, of Biddeford, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Dick was born in Biddeford on May 27, 1941, the only son of Albert and Ruth (Skillings) Nadeau. The house where he was born, which had been in the Nadeau family since the […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Joanne Alaimo
BIDDEFORD — Joanne Macenas Alaimo, 75, passed away after an incredibly difficult 18-month journey with Multiple Myeloma, which she fought courageously. Joanne was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on October 19, 1947, to her loving parents, Anthony Macenas and Irene Labanaris Macenas. She graduated from Manchester High School, class of 1965, voted most talkative. Joanne met […]
Posted inNation & World
China’s military seeks to exploit U.S. troops, veterans, general warns
A Pentagon memo obtained by The Post says Beijing is working to enhance its military capability by targeting Americans with specialized skills and training.