Grade 8 High Honors Aiden Abbott, Blessing Pambu Bambi, Dillon Bean, Caleb Bernier, Maddison Collin, Brooklyn Desrochers, Emma Dumont, Zadie Eldridge, Noah Fullerton, Allison Garland, Addison Gould, Benjamin Indorf, Graciana Kivuila Lukoki, Agostinho Makengo, Precieux Mbolela, Aiden Morin, Griffin Mula-Howard, Severina Amelia Eduardo Mussassa Kiongo, Jackson Nguyen, Gabriel Oliveira-Lincis Medeiros Silva, Kaylee Pellerin, Addison Petit, […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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UNE offers new scholarships for students who work as educational technicians
The University of New England recently received a $159,000 grant from the Maine Department of Education to offer scholarships to students who work as educational technicians, or ed techs, in Maine schools. Ed techs work in schools providing support services to teachers. Right now, there is a great demand for ed techs in schools throughout […]
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Saco City Council discusses ‘paper streets’
Paper streets exist only in subdivision plans and are never built. Saco originally had close to 90 paper streets, according to 2017 reports, but the list has been reduced over the years to about 25.
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Pierson’s Lane Children’s Garden needs donors for grant challenge
Biddeford Community Gardens is trying to raise $2,600 to replace deteriorating raised garden beds where kids learn how to grow vegetables.
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Area residents recognized for volunteer spirit
Lee Koenigs of Old Orchard Beach and Robert and Diane Cyr of Biddeford, both honored for their work by their communities earlier this year, were among other recipients recognized recently by York County Commissioners.
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Road closures announced for Saturday’s Parade of Lights in Saco
SACO — The Saco Police Department has released a traffic advisory ahead of the Dec. 3 Parade of Lights in Saco. 4 p.m. Closures • Main Street: Closed from Beach Street to Pepperell Square • Main Street: Northbound traffic will be detoured to either Water Street or Pepperell Square beginning at 4 p.m. Starting at […]
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Obituary: Anita Cartier
BIDDEFORD — Anita Cartier, age 75, passed away at Gosnell House on Nov. 24 , 2022. Anita was born on Feb. 7, 1947, in Biddeford, Maine, to Theodore and Lillian (Blow) Gervais. Anita graduated High School in 1965, and St. Francis College in 1970. On Aug. 17, 1968, Anita married Ronald Philip Cartier at St. […]
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New UMS program awards scholarships to students from historically underrepresented communities
The University of Maine System has launched a new scholarship program made possible by the Harold Alfond Foundation for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who wish to pursue graduate degrees full time in a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. Each year, Harold Alfond Foundation Ambassador Scholarships will provide full tuition and other funds to six incoming students […]
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Northeast Credit Union promotes Traci Tenggren to SVP, chief human resources officer
BIDDEFORD — Northeast Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Traci Tenggren was recently promoted to senior vice president, chief human resources officer at Northeast Credit Union. In her new role she’ll oversee the Credit Union’s talent and professional development strategies and will be vital to the internal culture and continued success of […]
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2022-2023 Old Orchard Beach High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll
Grade 12 Highest Honors: Brie Blanchette, Gabriella Gagne, Elise MacNair; High Honors: Jossolyn Budesheim, Noah Davis, Madelyn Dow, Margaret Nason, Alex Nguyen, Emily Prosser, Jamie Sperlich, Summer St.Louis, Elijah Vasquez; Honors: Ethan Baker, Nichole Bennett, Ally Blanchette, Camryn Blatchford, Brady Croteau, James Erickson, Simon Girard, Jaeden Grenier, Daniel Reynolds, Noah Thao Grade 11: Highest Honors: […]