Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church, at the corner of Washington and Fountain avenues, holds services at 10 a.m. Sundays. To mark Easter, there will be a Maudy Thursday service, 5 p.m. April 14, and a Good Friday service 6 p.m. April 15. A sunrise service will be held at the beach at the end of […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
George’s Sandwich Shop open under new ownership
Mike Clukey, who purchased the landmark Biddeford business from John and Joan Ladakakos, promises the sandwiches will have the same great taste.
Obituary: Gail Lacroix
BIDDEFORD — Gail Ann Chasse Lacroix, born in Bristol Connecticut, and lived most of her life in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, passed away on March 14, 2022. She was born on Jan. 9, 1958, to her parents, Joseph L. and Blanche Y. Chasse. Gail’s earliest dream in life was always to start a family which […]
‘Welcome home’ on Vietnam War Remembrance Day – and every day
Honoring their service.
Obituary: Muriel Woodbury
YORK — Muriel Woodbury, 97, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022. She was born in Biddeford, Maine, on July 21, 1924, to William and Melina (Perrault) Binette. The youngest of five children, she graduated Biddeford High School in 1942, and married David, her sweetheart and lifetime partner, in 1945 as soon as he returned from […]
Obituary: Vincent P. Nigl Jr.
SACO- Vincent P. Nigl Jr., age 75, of Hillview Avenue, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, holding his loving wife’s hand on March 27, 2022. He was born on Feb. 13, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of the late Vincent Sr. and Doris (Duffey) Nigl. He attended Boston grammar […]
Iconic Saco Drive-In may move to Aquaboggan
Many fans were disappointed when they learned the theater property had been sold, but were buoyed at the news there’s a proposal to relocate the drive-in across the street.
Community leaders help deliver Meals on Wheels
They get a chance to view the program, chat with volunteer drivers and meet the recipients.
Eight week project begins on Biddeford’s Center Street
The work there is part of a larger sewer separation project that began some years ago and continues.
Saco council declines mayor’s historian nominee
There was no word Tuesday morning on what the next step will be.