The center is open, by appointment, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for free PCR tests.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Biddeford’s WinterFest returns Feb. 4, 5, 6
Organizers say get ready for some serious sledding, skating and more.
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Age Friendly Saco debuts new seniors medical ride program
Got transportation challenges? Saco residents 65 and older can get a no-cost ride to their medical provider in a new pilot program starting Feb. 1.
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K9 employed by York County could assist other police agencies
Chief Deputy Jeremy Forbes pointed out the county’s three largest cities – Biddeford, Saco and Sanford, don’t have police dogs.
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Biddeford’s American Rescue Plan funds to help pay old internal city loan, more
City leaders anticipate repaying the loan will give the city’s credit rating a boost.
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Biddeford seeks applicants for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford City Council has voted to establish a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and is looking for volunteers to apply. The purpose of the DEI committee, as described in the proposal approved by the City Council at a special meeting Jan. 17, is “to create a culture of acceptance and mutual […]
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Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine appoints new board members
Sexual Assault Respose Services of Southern Maine appointed a new board chair, vice chair, and secretary to lead SARSSM’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. This brings the total number of board members to eight. Prior to retirement, new Board Chair Barbara Dacri, who graduated with an master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Assumption […]
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Learn about mushrooms on Feb. 3
Wintergreen is a beautiful low growing, glossy green plant that grows along many hiking trails in southern Maine. My one amazing trail trick is to pull a few leaves, break them gently to release the wonderful aroma and thus, astound my friends with my knowledge of woodland plants. Alas, that is one of the few […]
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Capitalism is great! Except …
You would be hard-pressed to find an organization that is more bullish on our capitalist economic system than the Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Providing incentives for people to do their best by following their passions and applying their work ethic and skills has resulted in progress, innovation and dramatically improved standards […]
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Letters to the editor, Jan. 27
Keep foreign money out of Maine elections To the editor, Here in Maine, we’re seeing more and more influence by foreign governments over our everyday lives. Versant, a major power utility company based out of Bangor, is owned wholly by a foreign government and recently, Maine endured the most expensive referendum election in Maine history […]