Biddeford celebrates Aug. 1 and Saco on Aug. 3.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Beyond the Headlines: Tackling college affordability, one scholarship at a time
Maine has the sixth-highest average student debt in the entire country, with the average student incurring over $33,000 for their college experience. When I was in the Legislature, this was a constant topic amongst younger members on both sides of the aisle. It was a topic that united us, and we were able to work […]
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Wanted or not, all flowers are exercises in complexity
No, it isn’t anything I grew in my garden. In reality, it grows everywhere, unannounced and uninvited. We stroll by it, without so much as a glance, drive by fields of it, and yank it up from our otherwise pristine lawns. It’s a White Clover (trifolium repens) blossom, and the words “beautiful, lovely, or pretty” […]
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Victoria Foley announces run for mayor of Biddeford
She previously served on the the Biddeford City Council and in the Maine Legislature.
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Superhero & Royalty Day: An enchanting day at Seashore Trolley Museum
KENNEBUNPORT — Visit Seashore Trolley Museum on Saturday, Aug.7 for Superhero and Royalty Day. Guests are encouraged to rock their inner superhero or king/queen/princess/prince/knight and come in costume. Admission to this magical event includes: • Elsa and Spiderman will be visiting 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Costume Contests for prizes, noon. • Create your own […]
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French Consul says ‘bonjour’ to Biddeford, tours mill museum
Maine House Speaker and House District 11 Rep. Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, said there’s been an ongoing conversation about French immersion programs in Maine, and the two continued the discussion during Tuesday’s visit.
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40-year sentence in brutal Old Orchard Beach murder stands
Maine justices deny the sentencing appeal of Dustan Bentley who pleaded guilty to killing his 65-year-old roommate.
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Roland F. Lantagne
BIDDEFORD — Roland F. Lantagne, 93, of Biddeford, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born on Sept. 6, 1927, son of the late Arthur and Florida (Perreault) Lantagne. Roland served his country in the United States Navy in the 1940s, then worked for many years as […]
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Healthy Living for ME workshop
SCARBOROUGH — Beginning in August, Healthy Living for ME will offer a remote workshop on chronic pain, a free program open to all Mainers. The telephone class is scheduled to run Aug. 16 through Sept. 27, running once a week, said an announcement from Healthy Living for ME, a network lead entity of a community […]
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Collaborative partnership helps brush off dental fears for kids and adults with developmental disabilities
Most people view a visit with the dentist as an understandable part of life that must be endured in order to maintain good oral health. But for those with developmental disabilities, a trip to the dentist can cause crippling anxiety making it challenging to provide the dental care they need. To address this need, Maine […]