BIDDEFORD — Gilbert L. Cote, 91, of Biddeford, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Gilbert, fondly known as Gil, was born to Carise and Annie (Berube) Cote on Sept. 3, 1931 in Connor, Maine. At the age of 11, Gil moved with his family to Biddeford where […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Obituary: Therese Lessard
Therese P. Lessard, 71, of Arundel, Maine, passed away on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, after a long illness Therese was born on April 10, 1951, to Antonio J. Dube and Noella R. (Baron) Dube. Therese graduated from St. Louis High School in 1969. After high school she worked at various businesses in Biddeford including Doyon’s […]
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Obituary: Shirley A. Martel
BIDDEFORD — Shirley A. Martel, 76, of Biddeford, passed away on Dec. 24, 2022, at her home. Shirley was born on April 10, 1946, to Lucien and Emily (Skillings) Auger. She lived in the Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach areas most of her life and attended Biddeford schools. Shirley was a member of St. Margaret’s […]
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Biddeford firefighters promoted
BIDDEFORD — Two Biddeford firefighters were promoted recently and were sworn in to their new positions at the Dec. 20 Biddeford City Council meeting. Lieutenant Steve Szostek has been with the department since 2017. Captain Derick Ouellette has been with the department since 2005. “This is a special night for all of us, and I […]
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Biddeford adopts ‘race to zero’ climate pledge
The city has set a community-wide goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an interim target to reduce emissions by 62.6 percent by 2030.
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Committee assignments announced for area legislators
The 131st Legislature was to hold sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 4, ahead of Gov. Janet Mills’ inauguration ceremony.
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Library Link: All’s quiet on the beach front
The holidays have come to an end. Twinkle lights and sparkly ornaments are once again nestled neatly in their boxes and have been stowed in the garage or attic or basement or the back of that one really deep closet in the master bedroom. Cheerily wrapped packages have been ripped open with an ooh and […]
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York County Republican meeting takes place Jan. 11
The York County Republican Committee monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting takes place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Topics to be discussed will include the upcoming national and state Republican Party elections for chair of the Republican National Committee […]
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Federal agents, local police seize drugs, arrest Old Orchard Beach resident
Fentanyl, cocaine, and handguns were seized as a search warrant was executed at the residence of Franklin Salcedo, agents said. Assisting the U.S. DEA were Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough police and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
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Obituary: Craig Thomas Gardner
Feb. 13, 1960 – Dec. 23, 2022