The research could lead to novel treatments for peripheral neuropathy — before it even starts.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Developer proposes 14 ‘workforce’ housing units in Biddeford
Affordable units had been planned, but representatives of the developer said funding was not available.
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 20
Re-elect Janet Mills governor To the editor, I want to advocate for the reelection Gov.Janet Mills. My reasons are below:: Health Care ● Signed an executive order expanding medicaid entitling over 90,000 Mainers access to health care, ● Restored the low cost drug program for the elderly and disabled. ● She guided through COVID and […]
York County Shelter Porgrams hosts dance to benefit Thanksgiving Basket Program
People from across York County can kick up their heels and benefit the Thanksgiving Basket Program as York County Shelter Programs is hosts its 13th Annual Harvest Dance on Friday, Nov. 4. The event is 7-11 p.m. at Sanford Elks Lodge, 13 Elm St. The basket program, administered by York County Shelter Programs’ Food Pantry, […]
Thornton Academy student named National Merit semifinalist
SACO — Thornton Academy senior Adeline Falardeau has been named a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship Award, a national academic competition for high school students that provides financial aid for college. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. A […]
Rotary Club of Saco Bay Sunset in Old Orchard Beach awarded grant to address human trafficking in Maine
The club is working with CourageLIVES to distribute “Comfort Bags” of care items where needed statewide.
York County lays out plans for recovery and training centers
The county would use American Rescue Plan Act and other funding to build a barrier-free substance misuse recovery center and a separate first responder training and readiness center on the grounds of York County Jail in Alfred.
Fecteau participates in Future Leaders Invitation Program
Maine’s House Speaker in France Oct. 8 – 15 at the invitation of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Obituary: Joseph Laverriere
BIDDEFORD — Joseph Arthur Benoit Laverriere, of West Haven Connecticut, passed away on September 29, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born in Biddeford, Maine on March 21, 1931. Joseph, known as Ben, was the son of the late Marguerite (Masse) and A. Arthur Laverriere. Ben was retired from Sikorsky Aircrafts, where he […]
Obituary: Simone Lapierre
Simone Lucille Lapierre, age 99, of Biddeford died at home with family at her side on the evening of October 15, 2022. She was born in Biddeford, daughter of Leopold and Agnes (Pinard) Spenard. She graduated from St. Andre’s Grammar School in 1937 and Biddeford High School in 1941. She married Robert Lapierre in 1942; […]