BIDDEFORD — The St. Louis Alumni Association recently donated $11,000 to the Biddeford Recreation Department so it can buy a new scoreboard for St. Louis Field I. Representatives from the association reached out to Biddeford Recreation staff in March to review their project needs and estimated costs. Following the meeting, the association approved the donation […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Saco Middle School students learn at The Ecology School
SACO – This spring, The Ecology School welcomed more than 150 seventh grade students from Saco Middle School for a three-day immersive, hands-on learning experience at its River Bend Farm campus in Saco. Hosting these students is part of a partnership between The Ecology School, the City of Saco and Saco Schools to provide an […]
Courts move to new consolidated York Judicial Center in Biddeford
York Judicial Center is slated to be fully open May 3, according to the Admiistrative Office of the Courts.
Thornton Academy team aces WorldQuest competition
They’re off to the national competition April 28.
Former Biddeford City Clerk Carmen Bernier earns state award
“Carmen was really a leader in our state in terms of innovations,” said Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows of Carmen Bernier, Biddeford’s former longtime city clerk.
Kidz Go Eco owner Michelle Goulet earns SBA award
“My mission is to inspire students to become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world,” said Goulet, whose preschool was named Maine and New England Veteran Business of the Year
Retired criminal justice professor pitches in to help recruit jail staff
Democrat Bill King, who was running for re-election as York County Sheriff and the Rev. David Corbett, a Republican making a bid for state senate and who worked for the sheriff’s office 20 years ago, began talking on the campaign trail last year.
Biddeford council to foreclose on lot near proposed Diamond Match development
Property taxes have not been paid on the vacant parcel for a decade. If the city acquires the land, it would be turned over to the developer. Part of the overall agreement would see One Diamond Development LLC install a bike path and RiverWalk.
Lifesaving, other awards presented at York County Sheriff’s Office
Commendations were awarded and there was recognition for meritorious service as well as others.
Obituary – Rita Payheur
Rita Therese (Desrosiers) Payheur, 90, passed away peacefully April 8, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Rita was born on Dec. 14, 1932 in Biddeford; the daughter of Alfred and Amanda Desrosiers. From a very early age, Rita was bright and curious. The oldest of eight children, she helped her mom raise the many […]
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