SACO — Doris R. Dube, 94, of Saco died Nov. 12, 2022 at Sealrock Nursing Home in Saco. She was born in Biddeford on June 8, 1928, daughter of Edmund and Mary (Letellier) Roy. She was educated and graduated from St. Andre High School in Biddeford. On June 26, 1948, she married Roger J. Dube […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Biddeford police say no one injured following reports of shots fired
The shots were fired in the Pike Street area early Thursday.
Veterans Day marked with parade, ceremony in Biddeford, Saco
“When you shake a veteran’s hand today, look them in the eye and give them a heartfelt thank you,” said USAF Ret. Col. Jen Fullmer, parade grand marshal, who spoke at the event.
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology to expand, add programs
The school department recently learned its application for $7 million in state funding was successful.
Parking garage special assessment district discussed in Biddeford
If established, property owners within the special assessment district could be paying costs associated with future revenue shortfalls, if any, at the new parking garage.
Courier events
Saturday, Nov. 19 Cranksgiving Ride with members of the Saco Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee beginning at 10 a.m. Bike riders will meet at the Saco Community Center at 75 Franklin St., then ride to Hannaford in Saco, following the Eastern Trail when possible, where they will shop and pick-up food donations to benefit the […]
Biddeford High School Class of 1972 holds 50th reunion
The Biddeford High School Class of 1972 held 50th Reunion activities during the weekend of Oct. 21 to 23. Events included a hike through Clifford Park; a walk downtown along Main Street; attendance at the Biddeford-Westbrook football game; a post-game social at Mulligan’s Restaurant; coffee and doughnuts at Reilly’s Bakery; a tour of Biddeford High; […]
How to survive the holidays after loss of loved one
While friends and neighbors are decking the halls and hanging mistletoe, many who have lost a loved one are reliving memories of Christmases past. Facing the holidays after losing a loved one is a nostalgic reminder of merrier times and can hark the herald of unending tears. For those who are feeling a loss, allow […]
Library Links: Festival of Trees returns to Dyer Library in Saco
As I write this, the sun is shining and the temperature outdoors has soared to nearly 70 degrees, distinctly un-November-like. Given that, it’s hard to believe that it’s almost time for the big reveal of this year’s Festival of Trees. The 2022 theme (appropriately) is “Celebrating the Holidays,” surely a fine idea after a couple […]
TA Players to perform Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’
SACO — The Thornton Academy Players present a popular rendition of Homer’s classic, “The Odyssey,” Nov. 18 – 20, at Thornton’s Harry P. Garland II Auditorium in Saco. The Odyssey, written in the eighth or seventh century BC, follows the mythical Greek hero Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War and the many perils he […]