One proposal calls for 216 apartment units; the other 195 manufactured housing units. Both proposals will undergo further planning board scrutiny prior to final votes.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Saco church’s Tree of Hope hung with warm items, to keep out the cold
Gloves, hats, scarves and more are hung from the tree, and an emergency Little Food Pantry is just a step away.
Local hockey team takes gold at Lake Placid tourney
BIDDEFORD — An age 10 and younger hockey team called Maine Wild went to the Can-Am tourney in Lake Placid, New York, earlier this month and came home victorious. They won all four games — besting Darien, Connecticut,10-0 in Game 1; Scarsdale, New York, 4-2 in Game 2; Wallingford, Connecticut, 10-0 in Game 3 and […]
Opus One Big Band to perform at Thornton Academy in Saco
SACO — The Opus One Big Band will perform a concert to benefit the Thornton Academy music program on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 4 p.m. The evening will also feature performances by the Thornton Academy’s music students alongside the Opus One players, under the direction of Matthew Lagarde. Admission is $8 online or $10 at […]
Thornton Academy student nominated to West Point
Maclain Lowe of Saco is one of 19 nominated to US military academies by US Rep. Chellie Pingree.
Obituary: Rita T. Rouillard
SACO — Rita T. Rouillard, 102, of Saco, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. She was born in Biddeford on April 21, 1920, a daughter of Alexandre and Marie-Laure (Hemond) Borduas. She was educated from Biddeford schools. Rita was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She also worked for […]
Rotarians carry on the Earl A. Goodwin legacy of giving
Memorial fund raises thousands to carry on Goodwin’s work.
St. James students in Biddeford hold donation drive for local asylum seekers
Winter boots are needed.
Biddeford Middle School ceremony honors Wreaths Across America escort
On Saturday, Dec. 17, people can help place wreaths in all Biddeford cemeteries, beginning at 9 a.m., organizers say.
Christmas dance performance by Saco group takes place at Scarborough High School
Collective Motion Arts Center of Saco is excited to present their annual holiday production of “Bah Humbug!” Performers will dance and act their way through the retelling of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. The performance includes all styles of dance and a little magic with the help of our puppets Holidays Past, Present, and […]