Free sunscreen is available in various OOB locations, thanks to the town, Impact Melanoma and the Maine Cancer Foundation.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Probation recommended for OOB man who admits stealing scrap metal from PNSY
Michael Gamash pleaded guilty to stealing from the navy yard when he was a civilian employee.
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Saco Island east proposal wins approval of Saco River Corridor Commission
The agency added conditions, but not everyone is happy with the proposal; SRC Commissioner Eduard Chenette of Saco was among three who opposed it.
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Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club makes contribution to Honor Flight Maine
BIDDEFORD — There is an Honor Flight set for September, where 100 seats are reserved for veterans. It is headed to Washington D.C. where those who served are treated to a tour, see the monuments, and reminisce with their fellow veterans. On Friday May 28, as American flags were being placed on gravestones at St. […]
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New Eagle Scout trail and a Wildflower Walk at Moses Woodman Preserve
SACO — The Saco Valley Land Trust invites the public to explore a new connector trail ready for use at the Moses Woodman Preserve, the result of an Eagle Scout project by Nolan Green of Dayton and BSA Troop 371, Saco, according to a press release from the Trust. The Preserve, located on Simpson Road […]
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Class of 2021 Thornton Academy Summa Cum Laude graduates
Kylie Bedard, daughter of Amy and Joe Bedard of Saco, was co-president of the National Honor Society, and a member of Student Council and the Community Leaders Club. She participated in varsity soccer, as well as indoor and outdoor track and field. She has been appointed to the United States Naval Academy, and has committed […]
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Events return, rekindle sense of community in Saco, OOB and Hollis
It’s been a long year and a half. We’ve had to hunker down in quarantine, learn to wear masks everywhere we go, and keep our distance from loved ones. Aside from those we lost during the pandemic, we also lost our sense of connectivity and community with one another. Local, family focused events prior to […]
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Fabulous Book Giveaway at Dyer Library in Saco
Last July, we at the Dyer Library set up our huge annual book sale, almost as usual. Although we had all 15,000 or so books on display, we did limit the number of people who could come in to shop, at least in the first days when there was the typical rush. The big difference […]
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From Augusta – Honoring those we’ve lost on Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors and mourns the men and women who served in the United States Military and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I hope you had the chance to gather with family and friends, show your respect and appreciation for these fallen soldiers and enjoyed a wonderful weekend. This day was particularly special […]
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‘Bike with a Cop,’ with Biddeford Police and Apex Youth Connection, is June 5
Kids – and others if they’d like – are invited to go on a bicycle ride. Register in advance, and bring your own bike and helmet.