From french fries on the pier to lobster rolls overlooking the ocean, Old Orchard Beach has many great restaurants. Sometimes, you just have to know where to look.
Sydney Richelieu
Staff Writer
Sydney is a community reporter for Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel and previously reporter for the Courier and Post. Sydney grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. She can usually be found at a coffee shop, concert, or hiking trail when not reporting. Past journalism experience includes The York County Coast Star and The Berkeley Beacon.
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Biddeford approves updates to comprehensive plan just before deadline
Inconsistencies in the plan led to it being initially rejected by the state. The city cited staffing issues within the Planning Department as the cause.
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4 great locally owned bookstores in Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach
Pick up a summer read from one of these spots and head to the beach.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Old Orchard Beach voters approve $18.4M school budget
The school budget proposal is 4.89% higher than last year’s and will raise property taxes for the owner of a median home by about $120 a year.
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Biddeford voters approve $52.6M school budget
Voters also chose 7 members of the new Charter Review Commission and picked a Democratic nominee for the York County Commissioners.
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Saco voters approve $59.9M school budget
The budget represents a 4.74% increase over this year’s and will require a nearly 10% tax hike.
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Biddeford mayor nominates interim city manager
Seasoned municipal manager Cornell Knight has been tapped to temporarily succeed Truc Dever, who announced her resignation in April.
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Old Saco church poised to become affordable housing
The former Methodist church on School Street has been owned by the city since 2019 and was originally intended to be a teen center. Now, nonprofit Project Home is working to turn it into apartments.
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Owners of Cowbell restaurants reach settlement over labor law violations
The burger joint, with locations in Biddeford, Westbrook and Scarborough, has agreed to pay about $83,000 in back wages and fines. A judge has not yet approved the settlement.
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Biddeford Girl Scouts open Pet Paws Pantry to help local dogs
The pantry, located at Biddeford’s Rotary Park, offers free toys and leashes for pets and pet owners.