The musical ‘Beetlejuice JR.’ will be performed by the Saco Middle School Bobcat Players on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m., at Thornton Academy’s Harold P. Garland Auditorium. The 60-minute funny musical is based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon, according to a school district statement. […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Beyond the Headlines: York County Commission becoming visible, impactful
It is a true honor to be your voice at the county level. My governing philosophy has been and will continue to be that this is your commission seat, not mine. I work for you in this role. It is a duty I take seriously. Now that I’ve spent two years as your commissioner, I’d […]
From Augusta: Providing certainty in uncertain times
We live in unstable and uncertain times. The erratic behavior of the Trump administration – like empowering the richest man in the world to wreak havoc on our federal government – has posed numerous challenges to Maine, from harmful cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to threats made to education funds because Governor Janet […]
Seashore Trolley Museum seeks seasonal, year-round volunteers
The world’s first and largest electric railway museum is looking for new volunteers to join its ranks. Seashore Trolley Museum recently held a new volunteer open house and encouraged those interested to learn more about the seasonal and year-round volunteer opportunities available. The campus is located at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. In anticipation […]
Bill to help cities and towns provide property tax relief for older Mainers
A bill to help municipalities establish their own property tax stabilization programs for older residents in their communities is being considered by a legislative committee. The Legislature’s Taxation Committee conducted a public hearing on March 19 for LD 559, “An Act Provide Property Tax Stabilization for Older Maine Residents,” sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. […]
A bill to help municipalities establish their own property tax stabilization programs for older residents in their communities is being considered by a legislative committee. The Legislature’s Taxation Committee conducted a public hearing on March 19 for LD 559, “An Act Provide Property Tax Stabilization for Older Maine Residents,” Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. The bill […]
Community News: March 27
TA Players set sail with Cole Porter’s ‘Anything Goes’ Garland Auditorium on the Thornton Academy campus in Saco will be transformed into the luxury liner SS American as the TA Players present the hit Broadway musical “Anything Goes.” The musical comedy is set aboard an ocean liner traveling from New York to London, where love, […]
Things to Do: March 27
Thursday, March 27 Guided Meditation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Harmonic Egg Saco, 110 Main St., Suite 1210, Saco. Led by Alicia Campbell of Healing Space. Free. FMI, call 207-831-4344 or email [email protected]. Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St, Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. Free. FMI, […]
First Biddeford film fest features documentaries on social issues
Local filmmakers will showcase documentaries on relevant social issues in Maine at next month’s first Mini Film Fest.
Annual Mary’s Walk for cancer coming to Saco next month
Since the first Mary’s Walk in 1999, the event has raised more than $4 million for cancer.