With rising electricity, cooling and heating costs, Maine’s small business owners and farmers are faced with an even greater energy burden affecting their bottom line. But these energy costs can be reduced with energy efficiency upgrades such as LED lighting, heat pumps, insulation and streamlined operations. The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission in Saco […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Letters to the editor, June 9
Chenette has the right kind of experience To the editor, I’ve known Justin Chenette for over 15 years. I served with Justin when he was a state representative while I was in the Senate. Justin has the right kind of experience to be our next county commissioner. With the county jail and the Sheriff’s office […]
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Students graduate from Thornton Academy in Saco
Thornton Academy graduate Jacob Shaw accepts his diploma from Board President Eric Purvis at Sunday’s ceremony in Saco. Thornton graduated 344 seniors in the Class of 2022.
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Biddeford student among honorees contributing to environment
Six young changemakers from across Maine, including one from Biddeford, are being honored with the latest round of Brookie Awards for their leadership and effectiveness tackling a wide range of environmental issues. The diverse group of “Brookies” include college and high school student activists and scientists, ranging from ages 16 to 26. Each awardee is […]
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From Augusta: Providing tax relief for Mainers
If you remember, last month I started my series of columns on the various investments that the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee and the Legislature made in Maine people. For education, we created the Education Rainy Day Fund, made two years of community college education free, and froze tuition at the University of Maine System. […]
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Libby Library: A library with a view of the ocean
Summer time and the living’s easy, or so claims the inimitable Janice Joplin. Summer has finally arrived! In the midst of the hustle-and-bustle that has become our sleepy, little community, we find a kind of play-minded quality to our days. It’s time to get outside and enjoy all that life can be (and is) here […]
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Obituary: Agatha R. Fortin
DAYTON — Agatha R. Fortin, 96, of Dayton, Maine, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022. Agatha was born on Jan. 4, 1926, in St. Come de Beauce, P.Q. to Albert and Rose-Anna Dumas Bergeron. She was educated in Canadian schools and received her GED from Biddeford schools after moving to Biddeford in 1963. […]
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Obituary: Rowena Pineau
BIDDEFORD — Rowena Pineau, 86, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Brattleboro, Vermont, surrounded by her loving family and relatives. Rowena was born in Fort Kent, Maine, on Jan. 17, 1936. She was the daughter of Josephel and Maryann Plourde. The family moved to Biddeford, Maine in 1942. Rowena attended Biddeford Schools and […]
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Obituary: Mark J. Elliott
Aug. 17, 1963 to June 1, 2022
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Campaign spending in County Commisison District 3 up from prior years
Both candidates say it may be time to consider some sort of public campaign financing.