Last month, as the leaves of the maple trees turned as bright red as the barns in Alfred and Dayton, I took a tour of the district. It wasn’t my last trip ever, but it was my last as your state senator. I began at Saco Falls, next to the mill apartments. I felt the […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Jail resident dies in hospital following medical emergency
Derek Smith had been in custody on terrorizing charges since Oct. 25.
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Alleged school threat suspect apprehended in about two hours
A man who allegedly made a threat last week against Loranger Memorial School remains in custody.
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St. Fotini Bazaar to Go offers luscious Greek pastry, more
Online ordering began Nov. 1 and winds down Nov. 13; pick up days are Nov. 18 and 19 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.
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Obituary: Andre R. Deschambault
BIDDEFORD — Andre R. Deschambault, 87, of Biddeford, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Andre was born on May 27, 1935, to Alpherie Deschambault and Dorothy Petit. He was educated in Biddeford Schools. Andre served four years in the United States Coast Guard, being honorably discharged in 1956. After proudly serving his country, Andre […]
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Vet to Vet Maine recruiting veteran volunteers to help other vets
Veterans Day often inspires Maine’s veterans to give back to their fellow veterans. Vet to Vet Maine, a nonprofit that connects volunteer veterans with vulnerable veterans who need a friend, is recruiting volunteers statewide after recently launching an interactive online volunteer peer companion training course. Veterans who would like to become volunteer peer companions or […]
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Obituary: Michael S. Palanza
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Oct. 9, 1973, a bright light and adventurous spirit was born. Michael Scott Palanza was full of life, had the greatest sense of humor and quick wit. He was on the go from the moment he learned to crawl. Michael’s mother, Pam Butler, married Wayne Wilson, and they moved to […]
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Hunter’s breakfast Oct. 29
North Saco Congressional Church, at 126 Rocky Hill Road in Saco is hosting a Hunter’s Breakfast 5 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. The menu includes toast, home fries, bacon, eggs, pancakes, muffins, coffee, orange juice, and pie. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children.
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Biddeford wants resident input, participation in quest for new police chief
The city is looking for two residents to serve on an interview panel and for input from the public on the professional and personal qualities they would like to see in the next police chief.
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York County is first sheriff’s office in Maine to achieve accreditation
Ed Tolan, executive director of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, the agency which established the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program a few years ago, made the presentation Oct. 19.