Teresa R. Colpitts Elliott, born on Oct. 3, 1933, in Biddeford, passed away on June 8, 2023, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Thomas and Helen Colpitts. Teresa graduated from Biddeford High School before enlisting in the Army Women’s Corps, where she served for two years. Teresa […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Community News – Maine Sports Arena to host pickleball tourney
Pickleball players from Maine, New England, and beyond will meet at the Maine Sports Arena to raise funds for the Scarborough based nonprofit, the Kids First Center. The event is scheduled to take place over three days, July 21-23. The tournament is sanctioned by USA Pickleball and its rules for round-robin play will govern. Partnering […]
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology breaks ground on expansion
Maine Department of Education grant assists with $7 million project.
Bikes for Books program completes fifth year
SACO – For the fifth year, Saco Freemasons have teamed up with local schools to help develop a lifelong interest in reading. Bikes For Books is a Freemasons project that encourages students from targeted schools to read books and fill out a report in return for a chance to win a bike. The more books […]
Southern Maine Agency celebrates 50th anniversary
Kennebunk Savings is celebrating the anniversary, and its longtime partnership with the organization, by sponsoring yearlong programming with a $25,000 donation.
MacPhail announces mayoral run
Ward 6 city councilor announces intention to run for Saco mayor.
Obituary – Charlotte Rousseau
Charlotte, J. Rousseau, 87, passed away on June 4, 2023. Charlotte was born on Jan. 6, 1936 in Biddeford, to Gerard and Bernadette (Tremblay) Larose. She was educated at St. Joseph School and graduated in the class of 1955. On June 1, 1957 she married Romeo A. Rousseau who died on March 4, 1980. Mrs. […]
Honors – Thornton Academy graduation includes 49 earning Summa Cum Laude status
Thornton Academy announced that 49 members of the class of 2023 graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 4.0 or better. Punnisa “Mint” Amornsirikul of Samut Prakan, Thailand, received the Honor Roll Award, and was also recognized for excellence in AP Calculus BC, Honors Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Physics C, AP Physics […]
Community News – York County Republican meeting set for June 14
The York County Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, June 14, Flag Day, at Alfred Town Hall. The town hall is located at 16 Saco Road. Those attending are encouraged to bring an American flag (or one will be supplied) and meet up at town hall to join a flag wave 5:30-6:30 p.m. Doors open at […]
Saco resident looking for help scouting solution to local teen homelessness
By Tammy Wells SACO – Each night, there are young people in Saco sleeping in circumstances that are unstable. While they might have a place to lay their head, that place may be temporary. Some teens may be coach surfing,” staying with friends. Some families may be living in a camper on the property of […]
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