Saco community luncheons Age Friendly Saco recently received a community grant to support the initiation of monthly luncheons for our older residents. This luncheon is being held at the Saco Elks Lodge at 68 Ocean Park Road in Saco. The luncheons are held on the third Thursday of the month and the next luncheon will […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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JoAnne Fisk nominated as Biddeford’s next chief of police
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford City Council has been asked to support City Manager James Bennett’s nomination of Interim Chief JoAnne Fisk as the City of Biddeford’s next chief of police. “I am pleased to nominate JoAnne for this position,” Bennett said. “Between her skillful leadership of the Department over the last six months of transition and […]
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Solar company opens up in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Venture Solar leased 19 Pomerleau St. from MEC Realty, Inc. The company will use the more than 10,000-square-foot industrial facility for its office and warehouse needs. Noah Stebbins represented the landlord, and Claire Richardson represented the tenant. Venture Solar is based in Connecticut, with seven offices on the east coast. This will be […]
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From Augusta – An end-of-session update: Celebrating progress and priorities
As the legislative session nears its end, it’s time to reflect on the accomplishments and progress that have been made in the halls of Augusta. While there are still a few odds and ends to address before officially adjourning, there is much to celebrate and discuss. From the passage of crucial bills to the approval […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings pledges $30,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine
SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings, Maine’s oldest bank, pledged a $30,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine (BGCSM), which will help BGCSM expand its programming in York County. The programming at Biddeford Middle School is led by Zack Mullin, who joined the BGCSM in 2021. In a recent study by […]
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AACOM announces Jane Carreiro, DO, as new chair-elect of Board of Deans
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) elected of Jane Carreiro, DO, as the new chair-elect of its Board of Deans in June. Dr. Carreiro is vice president of Health Affairs and dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of New England (UNE COM). She succeeds Shane Speights, DO, who […]
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Biddeford High School quarter 4 honor roll
Grade 12 HIGH HONORS Katelyn Ashenfelter, Abigail Bickford, Drew Bouchard, Matthew Bouthillette, Ella Burnell, Peter Burton, Nicholas Carpenter, Baylee Cheetham-Wilmot, Mackenzie Day, Mariah Desrochers, Charlotte Donovan, Ellie Fournier, Hunter Frechette, Helena Gabryszewski, Kaylie Hammond, Brianna Haskell, Amber Huot, Emery Hutchins, Kayleigh Keely, Kalvin Kheang, Annika LeBlond, Hannah McCurry, Lexie Meserve, Brady Nielsen, Emma Paquet, Laura […]
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The Ecology School announces 200-acre addition to regenerative agriculture learning campus along the Saco River
American Farmland Trust and Hannaford Charitable Foundation contribute $100,000 each in support of a major land acquisition.
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Fairy Houses and history at Cascade Falls
One of the most popular footpaths in the Saco Bay Trails network is the Cascade Falls Trail, maintained in partnership with the City of Saco. Located just a quarter mile off Route 1 at 61 Cascade Road (Route 98), Saco, it again will be the site of SBT’s popular “Fairy House Building Day,” to be […]
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Local residents earn student honors
Saco resident, Jillian Lizotte, has been named to Western New England University’s President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Mike Pinette of Saco 04072 was named to the Dean’s List at Lehigh University in the Spring 2023 semester. Emily Hamm of Saco graduates from Lasell University. The following local students have been named to the […]