In 1925, President Calvin Collidge was credited with saying, “The business of America is business.” Silent Cal wasn’t always silent apparently, and this quote has remained in our popular lexicon now for almost a century. In 1953, the secretary of defense (and former General Motors president) Charles Erwin Wilson was purported to have said a […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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TA Athletic Hall of Fame inductions to highlight Homecoming weekend
SACO — Four individuals and two teams will be inducted into the Thornton Academy Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 1. The ceremony, free and open to the public, will be in the Auditorium of TA’s Arts Building in Saco, beginning at 10 a.m. Inductees left their mark on TA athletics and provided memorable […]
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard impact was $1.3 billion in 2021
More than 1,500 people from York County work at the 222-year-old Kittery facility, which maintains and repairs submarines.
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Biddeford police chief to retire
After 51 years with the Biddeford Police Department, Roger Beaupre will step down from his post on Jan. 25.
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Obituary: Therese L. Lamontagne
BIDDEFORD — Therese L. Lamontagne, 82, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. Therese was born in Biddeford, Maine on November 3, 1939, a daughter of Gedeon and Fernande (Turgeon) Lachance. She was educated at St. Andre’s School and graduated from St. Andre’s High School in […]
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Obituary: Robert St Louis
BIDDEFORD — In the loving care of family, Beacon Hospice and Sedgewood Commons, Robert St Louis passed after a long battle with dementia. He came to a final and peaceful rest on Friday, September 2. Bob was born February 21, 1943 to Vivian and Charlie St Louis of Biddeford. One of three sons, he fondly […]
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Obituary: Carlene Joyce Gantnier
SACO — Carlene Joyce Gantnier passed away with quiet dignity on August 31, 2022 with her family surrounding her in love, as she listened to her beloved Dean Martin sing her to meet “Grampa,” on the dance floor of Heaven. In her wake she left her spirit, laughter and zest for life. Born on December […]
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Obituary: Roma Inkel
BIDDEFORD — Roma Inkel, 86, passed away after a few years of failing health on Sept. 6 at Seal Rock Health Care in Saco. Born on July 16,1936 in Saint Malo, Quebec,son of Henry & Annie Inkel (Mongeau). He attended local schools. Retired from General Dynamics maintenance dept.in 2001. Parishioner of Good Shepard Parish. Roma […]
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Obituary: Linda Lobacz
BIDDEFORD — Linda Lobacz, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on September 5th, 2022. She was born July 11th, 1954, to parents Clarence “Ernie” Lobacz, and Sophie (Sawicki) Lobacz. Linda graduated from Edward Little High School class of 1972. She was predeceased by both parents. Surviving her are her sister, Ann Lobacz of Lewiston, Maine; brother […]
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Maine Professional Drivers Association plans meal for members
The Maine Professional Drivers Association will be hold an appreciation event, in conjunction with the Maine State Police, for truck drivers on Monday, Sept. 12 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The event will be held at the northbound scale facility on Interstate 95 in York. Volunteers […]