SACO — Lucille Bonsaint, 98, of Saco, passed away early Wednesday morning on August 2, 2023 at The Inn at Atlantic Heights. She was born in Biddeford on April 7, 1925, a daughter of Leonide and Cesarine (Nadeau) Lefebvre. She graduated from St. Andre’s High School, class of 1942. Lucille’s caring and generous nature lead […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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From Augusta: Passing a strong, bipartisan budget
Last month, I shared with you all that the Maine Senate enacted a responsible budget that makes transformational investments in child care, housing and food security, and I also provided an overview of some of these investments. From child care to Paid Family and Medical Leave, these budget initiatives will transform the lives of working […]
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Council takes another step forward in the potential construction of East fire substation in Biddeford
The Biddeford City Council approved funding for additional engineering and architectural plans for the proposed Eastern Fire Substation, pushing the process further along.
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Library Links: Library of things … and more … at Libby Library
Nothing says summer like getting outside and enjoying some time playing and frolicking. While this summer’s greater than average number of rainy days hasn’t been particularly amenable to outside play, there have been those (too few) days when the weather was perfect, the sky was clear, and the humidity was low, those perfect Maine summer […]
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Community events taking place in August
The York County Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, Aug, 9 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 to 8:30 p.m. business meeting which will include a review of the eight questions on the November ballot, both Citizen Initiative Referenda and Resolutions proposing amendments to the Maine Constitution. […]
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Dance performance on side of building to kick-off Biddeford Fringe Festival and River Jam
The dance company, BANDALOOP, from Oakland, California, will perform their work LOOM:FIELD in Biddeford — kicking off Biddeford’s annual Fringe Festival and River Jam. BANDALOOP is being presented by Biddeford-based arts nonprofit, Subcircle, in partnership with Biddeford community based organizations Heart of Biddeford and Engine, according to Subcircle co-director Scott McPheeters. The performance will take […]
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Saco to Host LD 2003 Housing Ordinance Revision info session Aug. 14
SACO – The City of Saco will host an informational session to provide an overview of the housing ordinance revisions currently under review by the City Council and Planning Board. The purpose of this ordinance revision is to comply with the State of Maine’s LD 2003 law, which will become effective on Jan. 1. LD […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings Commits $50,000 to McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success
The University of Southern Maine Foundation has received a significant pledge of $50,000 from Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation to benefit the new McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, soon to open on USM’s Portland campus. This donation reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting education and fostering career development opportunities for students, according […]
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From Augusta – Maine lawmakers provide relief for seniors
As your senator, I have received questions about what supports my constituents are eligible for. So, I want to lay out what older Mainers should know about recent changes that will impact all of us. This year, Maine lawmakers on both sides of the aisle joined forces to address the issue of property tax relief […]
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Nomination papers available July 31 for Saco elected positions
SACO — Nomination papers became available at the Saco City Clerk’s office beginning July 31, for the November 2023 election. Saco residents who wish to seek municipal political office are required to collect and return signatures following the details below: Candidates for Mayor must collect 200 signatures of registered Saco voters. The Mayor serves a […]