No city bailout for Ecology School To the editor, How do Saco residents who are concerned about increased traffic congestion and pressing infrastructure needs feel about using Saco tax money to pay for a private developer’s project? How do property developers in Saco feel about local tax money being given to a private contract zone […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Obituaries: Cecille P. Lambert
Mrs. Cecille P. Lambert, 83, of Biddeford, passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, following an extended illness. Cecille was born May 28th, 1938, in Arundel, to Mr. Ernest Marcel Moreau and Mrs. Lucette Ruel Moreau. She was married to her first husband, Andre Auclair until his passing on Aug. 18, 1988. She was remarried to […]
American Jail Association names Lori Marks 2022 Corrections Officer of the Year
“I try to work hard. I was raised that you give 100 percent,” said Marks, a 15 year officer at York County Jail.
Biddeford COVID-19 test site accepting drop-ins
BIDDEFORD — Those looking for a COVID-19 test at the drive-thru testing site at Five Points Shopping Center at 420 Alfred St. may now get one without an appointment. The PCR tests are free. The site is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last test is at 3:55 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Those who prefer […]
Biddeford man wanted for violent assault on woman arrested
David Matos is also charged with shooting at a man in December and shooting at people in a car on Feb. 4.
BSOOB Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 714 reach collective bargaining agreement
The new top rate for a bus operator will increase to $23 per hour.
Obituary: Roger J. Ciufo
SACO — Roger J. Ciufo, 92, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. He was born in Ludlow, Vermontt, on May 19, 1929, the son of Alexander and Lena Marro Ciufo. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Valente, Aug. 16, 1958, at St. Peter’s Church in Rutland, Vermont. Roger graduated from Black River High […]
Red Cross blood supply at lowest levels in a decade
The organization asks people to donate.
Historic mill clock tower in Biddeford must be moved, Friends group says
The hope is to have the clock tower professionally dismantled and find an indoor, secure place to store it until it can be fully restored.