Where is Saco’s future? To the editor, There is an old driving adage about the risk of driving forward while looking in the rear-view mirror. Some citizens in town fear any forward vision. They would rather demonize policy, process, and those elected officials brave enough to see the past, while embracing opportunities for a better […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Biddeford to hold ward meetings
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford will be holding a series of ward meetings throughout September and October. The goal of the meetings, which are organized by the City’s Citizens Advisory Committee and the Community Development coordinator, is to encourage neighborhood-based engagement. At the meeting, staff will highlight methods for the public to offer feedback […]
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First-Ever Regenerative Real Estate Gathering held in Saco at River Bend Farm
SACO — River Bend Farm served as the site of the first-ever Regenerative Real Estate Gathering in late August. The Ecology School co-hosted the event with Latitude Regenerative Real Estate, a global community of real estate “Change Agents” that helps guide real estate buyers, sellers, developers, and community stakeholders to create and transform the built […]
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Biddeford city officials break ground on Pearl Street reconstruction project
The project is made possible by a $1.2 million investment from the Economic Development Administration.
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From behind the school desk to building the school
Great Falls Construction completes construction of Young School addition in Saco.
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Biddeford Middle School students benefit from AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary back to school boost
BIDDEFORD — For those Biddeford Middle School students whose parents can’t afford to provide them with all they need, the Biddeford AMVETS Post 1 Ladies Auxiliary helped out recently. “We were able to collect and donate over $500 worth of school and hygiene supplies,” AMVETS Post 1 Ladies Auxiliary Madam President Cathey Lessard said. “In […]
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Biddeford High School Class of 1972 to mark 50th anniversary
The Biddeford High School Class of 1972 will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its graduation the weekend of Oct. 21 through 23 this fall. A series of tours of local landmarks is planned, including the high school (most recently renovated in 2012), according to Dr. Donald A. Dube, Reunion Committee chair and class valedictorian. […]
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Biddeford city clerk to retire
Carmen Bernier has worked for the clerk’s office for 28 years – 15 as city clerk.
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Celebrate the richness of French-language cinema Sept. 23-24
The nonprofit organization Alliance Française du Maine (AFDM) is sponsoring the first annual Festival Champlain — a free French language film festival open to all – on Sept. 23 and 24 in Portland. In collaboration with the French Embassy, The Villa Albertine, the Consul General of France in Boston Mustafa Soykurt, and the Maine Honorary […]
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Saco meals program is back
Saco Meals Program has re-opened and is looking forward to having guests return for a free, nutritious meal and community fellowship. Prior to its closure due to COVID, the program was serving 65-80 guests per night, but since re-opening is only seeing about half that amount. The program’s mission is to feed the food-insecure in […]