Myra Sparkowich received medical equipment she didn’t want and didn’t order.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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BSOOB awarded federal funding for two additional electric buses
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the ranking member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, secured the funding for the buses, which will replace two aging diesel models.
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Biddeford council reviews parking garage shortfall
Tax Increment Financing funds are paying stabilization fees. The City Council could choose instead to raise parking fees, or establish a special assessment district.
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‘Shepherds of Hope” capital campaign at Good Shepherd Parish in Saco passes 75% of goal
BIDDEFORD — A major capital campaign at Good Shepherd Parish to enhance facilities and ensure a viable home for area Catholics has raised over $1.5 million towards the campaign’s goal of $2 million. The parish is comprised of five worship sites — Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco; St. Joseph Church, Biddeford; St. Margaret Church, Old […]
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Letters to the editor, Aug. 18
Letter to the editor, Volunteers with Biddeford Community Gardens have worked incredibly hard planting, growing, weeding, watering and maintaining our beautiful community gardens this season; the number of hours, countless. The commitment to share the harvest equitably amongst our volunteers and the community programs aiding those dealing with food insecurity (Biddeford Food Pantry, Bon Appetit […]
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Gramlich selected for Council of State Governments fellowship
AUGUSTA – Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, has been selected for the Council of State Government’s 2022 Henry Toll Fellowship. She is one of just 48 chosen to participate in the fellowship, the nation’s premier leadership development program for state officials. Each year, the CSG Henry Toll Fellowship brings officials from all three […]
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The adventures of Toby continue in second children’s book
RSU 21 teacher Jennifer Lee Cooley and her mother, Biddeford physician Maureen Lee, pen the second installment of ‘A Puppy in Maine.’
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Saco & Biddeford Savings donates $5,500 to Seeds of Hope unhoused patrons
The contribution will support the addition of shower facilities.
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Obituary: Alfred Nadeau
BIDDEFORD — Alfred M. “Slim” Nadeau, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. He was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Bucksport, Maine, the son of the late Arthur and Rita (Dunn) Nadeau. Alfred retired from the Portsmouth Navy Yard and was a longtime member of the Eagles and the AMVETS. He enjoyed Western […]
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Saco voters to decide if mayor may have office at City Hall
Two of the six city councilors present declined to send the charter amendment to voters.