Access to reliable connectivity causes a divide between youth who have access and those who do not. Currently, 35 percent of low-income households lack any access to broadband service at home. This leads to an issue known as the “homework gap” among students who lack proper internet access. To close this gap, UScellular has launched […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Mother, daughter duo pen book about adventurous Maine dog
A Kennebunk special education teacher and her mom, a physician in Biddeford, have written ‘A Puppy in Maine: Toby’s Sea Storm Treasure.’
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Old Orchard Beach is mulling logo, slogan choices
They’re asking residents and business owners to take a survey and pick their choices by March 31.
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Mmmmmm, Maine Maple Weekend is March 26, 27
The sweetest of weekends is coming right up.
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Biddeford budget public hearing is Thursday, March 24
The current municipal proposal would add 49 cents to the tax rate, with the school budget proposal adding 24 cents,
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The push for action on erosion around Saco Bay continues
Annual symposium reviews the current situation and next steps.
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Here’s who’s running in the Democrat and Republican primaries June 14
There are two contested primary races in the area; but in other county and state offices, there’s just one candidate for each party – and in five races, no Republican candidate.
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DuPuis announces bid for House District 129
If elected, the Republican said he would focus on education, bringing down energy costs and ending COVID-related health care mandates.
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Volunteer opportunities with the Center for Grieving Children
The Center for Grieving Children, typically located in Portland and Sanford, Maine, and currently doing programming online, announces upcoming volunteer info-sessions and is currently filling two Facilitator training classes. The one hour info-session, which takes place on Zoom, provides information for anyone interested in learning about becoming a peer group facilitator, and other opportunities to […]
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OOB scholarship dance is back
The Old Orchard Alumni Association welcomes the public to a Scholarship Fund Raising Dance Saturday, April 2, at Duffy’s Tavern in Old Orchard Beach from 7 to 10 p.m. Mark Andrews, who hosted several local weddings, anniversaries, prenuptial dances years ago (you remember The Rochambeau Club, St. Joe’s Hall, St. Jeans Hall) as well as […]