In all, 4,618 of the shipyard’s 7,639 civilian employees live in Maine, and most of those live in York County.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Saco natural gas conversion saved energy, cash, city and utility say
The conversion to natural gas also lowered carbon dioxide emissions, according to the utility.
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The Lincoln Mill: New life for historic building
The building is now in its second phase of renovation.
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Letters to the editor, Sept. 23
Vote yes on Question 1 To the editor, My background and employment are in energy and construction, and I have followed the debate on the CMP Corridor from the beginning. Let me make one point very clear: if I thought that Maine residents would benefit from good, long-term jobs and honest savings on our power […]
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Beyond the Headlines: Expecting more from County government
Do you know what our county commission does? How about who our county commissioner is or what that person does for us on a regular basis? Sadly, I don’t think many can answer those questions easily. We don’t hear anything about what’s happening on the county level nor how we can participate in the decision-making […]
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Volk Packaging Corporation named one of 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine
BIDDEFORD — Volk Packaging Corporation was recently named as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management – Maine State Council (MESHRM) and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State […]
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Learn about native plants, help with buffer along Goosefare Brook
Like to know more about native plants? Want to help plant a native plant buffer along Goosefare Brook? York County Soil and Water Conservation District, the City of Saco, and the Biddeford-Saco Country Club are hosting a native plant workshop at the Country Club, 101 Old Orchard Road, Saco, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, […]
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Rotarians organize beach clean-up events across state
SACO — Rotarians from the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club, the Saco Bay Rotary Club, and the UNE Rotaract Clubs, are joining forces and taking part in the 2021 Beach Clean Up effort happening throughout Maine. Along Maine’s beaches, rivers, and lakes, Rotarians and locals are taking on the task of cleaning Maine’s beautiful landscapes. Led by […]
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Americans must defend democracy at the ballot box
Democracy is at stake. In the United States of America, more than a dozen states have enacted laws to make it harder for Americans to vote. As of today, over 400 voter suppression bills have been introduced in 49 states, including four in Maine. Luckily in Maine, our state lawmakers have passed provisions to expand […]
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Doug Michaud remembered as positive, loving, funny
A celebration of life for the Biddeford man killed outside his home last week is set for Monday, Sept. 27.