The event is part of Biddeford WinterFest.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
‘Cabin fever busting’ WinterFest takes place in Biddeford Feb. 3-5
Organizers say there will be plenty of activities to keep kids and adults happy at this snow or shine event.
Chenette hosts online monthly office hours, launches web site
Justin Chenette is the York County commissioner for Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Buxton and Hollis
From Augusta: Getting to work in Augusta on behalf of Biddeford
As a new legislator, I am excited and honored to represent a portion of Biddeford in the Maine House of Representatives and work alongside so many diligent and thoughtful colleagues to help the people of our state. This is the first of my new monthly column, where I intend to share the work I am […]
Obituary: Gary E. Philbrick, 1955-2023
DAYTON — Gary E. Philbrick, 67, passed away on Jan. 21, 2023, after battling dementia and pancreatic cancer. He was born in Biddeford on March 12, 1955, the ninth child of Clifton N. and Mary W. Philbrick. He grew up on Smutty Lane in Saco as part of a large dynamic family. Gary attended Saco […]
York Judicial Center nearing completion
The new state building on Route 1 (Elm St.) in Biddeford could open the first week in May, officials say. When it does, the district courts in Biddeford, Springvale and York will close and the superior court in Alfred will leave that county-owned space, which will remain open for various York County government departments.
Obituary: Dianne Melanson
Dianne Marie Melanson, born Feb. 9, 1952, second child of five to Andre and Theresa, passed away on Jan. 10, 2023 at the Hilo Medical Center, Hilo, Hawaii. Dianne is survived by: her spouse, Kirk O’Shaughnessy; daughter, Andrea Gray; grandchildren, Geordan Gray and Aaryn Gray; great-grandson, Emmett Gray; sisters, Gloria Davis and Susan (Bart) Bradley; […]
Arrest made in Jan. 17 ‘shots fired’ incident in Biddeford
Dawud Abdur-Raheem, 37, also known as David Adams, was taken into custody without incident. He is charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, a Class C felony.
Biddeford city manager installed as Kora Shrine leader
BIDDEFORD —James Bennett, Biddeford’s city manager and a longtime Kora Shriner, has been named Potentate – CEO – for the year for the Shriner organization. A native of Lisbon and a member of Kora since 2001, Bennett is widely known as ‘Ginjo,’ one of the Kora Klowns. “We all know the main reason we proudly […]
Police investigate report of shots fired in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Reports of shots fired on South Street were called into Biddeford Police on Tuesday morning. Biddeford Police Department received an emergency call to the area of 61 and 63 South St. at approximately 2:45 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to Deputy Chief JoAnne Fisk. The caller reported hearing gun shots, Fisk said. No […]