SACO — Calare Properties completed a Class A warehouse/logistics development 45 Industrial Park Road in Saco. The nearly 125,000-square-foot. facility will serve as a key distribution hub for a globally recognized snack food manufacturer, according to a company statement. Project costs were not disclosed. “In bringing this modern facility to fruition, we are pleased to […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center seeking nominations for sixth annual Biddeford Hall of Fame
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Biddeford Hall of Fame, an annual BCHC program, now in its sixth year, that recognizes and celebrates the citizens of Biddeford or non-residents who have contributed to the history, heritage and culture of the city or the world at large […]
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Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission awarded $3 Million from EPA for cleanup of Brownfields sites
SACO — Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC) was awarded $3 million dollars in supplemental RLF funding to cleanup Brownfields in southern Maine. It is one of nine agencies nationally to receive the maximum amount of funding. The award from the Environmental Protection Agency is part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda […]
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BHS student receives scholarship
American Legion Post 26 awards an annual scholarship of $500 to a deserving senior at Biddeford High School that is related to a veteran. This year Biddeford High School has selected Adrianna Ledoux to receive this scholarship. The money will be used by Adrianna to cover various school expenses as she attends York County Community […]
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Libby Library in OOB has lot’s fun programing in July
If you’ve been to the Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach in the past few weeks, you may have experienced a difficult time finding a parking spot. While it can be frustrating not to be able to find parking, we (here at the library) are just thrilled by all of the fun and exciting things […]
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Rotarians honor those leaving a legacy
SACO — Rotarian Bill Kany led the committee for the 2023 Annual Rotary Awards. The Club has made the effort to say thank you to people or organizations that make a difference in our communities since 1988 in giving out accolades for Private, Public and Humanitarian Awards and Vocational Service Awards. “Most people we have […]
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Local residents earn student honors
Saco resident, Cody Lesieur, has been named to Western New England University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Select students have been named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University. Local students include: Chris Balzano of Saco, Brad Cruver of Dayton, Max Goodwin of Biddeford, Gabriella Poulin of Saco, and Tobias […]
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‘ChamberFest’ takes place July 13
The 3rd annual ChamberFest will take place once again in Mechanics Park in Biddeford on Thursday, July 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Over the last couple of years, this has become a signature event for the Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce. It is free and open to the public. ChamberFest is an opportunity […]
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Jacki Cone is TA Teacher of the Year
SACO — Math teacher Jacki Cone has been named Thornton Academy’s Teacher of the Year. Cone, a 2009 graduate of Thornton, returned to her alma mater and “quickly established herself as a collaborator who is eager to embrace all challenges, and someone who brings a consistent focus on student success — with an unrelenting commitment […]
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Salvation Army to hold large yard sale on July 15
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — One of the largest indoor yard sales ever held in the area, will take place at the historic Tabernacle at 104 Union Ave. in Old Orchard Beach, on Saturday, July 15. Because of COVID, the sale wasn’t able to be held for a couple of years, but this year it is […]