Grade 12 Highest Honors: Peter Coleman, Ryan Crockett, Kaitlin Halle, Ryan Johnson, Zachary LaPlante, Shani Plante High Honors: Julia Clark, Plaithian Dayton, Leah Green, Trevor Grenier, Katherine Holt, Skyler Lane, Gabriel LaSalle, Benjamin Perry, Duffy Rose, Nicholas Roy Honors: Garrett Dupee, Tyler LeBlanc, Kayd’n Neves, Malaika Njue, Kelly Palkovic, Nolan Rice Grade 11 High Honors: […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
From Augusta – Bringing affordable housing to our neighborhood
It is no surprise that people struggle to find affordable housing in the Biddeford area and areas around the state. In the past several years, Biddeford has received national recognition for being one of the 25 coolest cities in the United States. More young people live here than anywhere in Maine. The increased excitement and […]
Obituary – Helen A. Labonte, March 22, 1942 – April 28, 2021
SACO — Helen A. Labonte passed away peacefully on April 28 at the Gosnell House with her husband and daughter by her side as the sun shone upon her face. Helen was born on March 22, 1942, in Hollis, the eldest child of six, to Calvin and Barbara Benton Tozier. She graduated from Thornton Academy […]
Maine Recycles Week to be held for first time since 2010
ecomaine has joined a diverse group of recycling and solid waste industry leaders, nonprofits, municipalities, and environmentalist groups to revive Maine Recycles Week for November of 2021. For the first time in more than a decade, Nov. 15-19 will be celebrated as Maine Recycles Week. During this week, residents of Maine are asked to do […]
York County explores options for use of $40 million in American Rescue Plan funds
Opioid recovery efforts, providing mental health services and transportation needs were discussed, as county commissioners await specific guidance on how they can use the money.
Obituary – J. Donald Lavoie
9/14/1939 – 4/24/2021
The Ecology School in Saco celebrates completion of green campus at River Bend Farm
A total of 712 solar panels placed over the south-facing leach field and throughout the orchards will produce 330,000 kWh per year, equivalent to removing 49.5 cars from the road each year, school officials say.
Resource guide aims to inform Old Orchard Beach residents
Winning art entries from Jameson School students, who drew what Old Orchard Beach means to them, are included, brightening the pages of the A-Z guide.
Saco sweets: Maine Needham Company turns ’em out in several flavors
Besides the beloved original, there’s espresso, maple, blueberry and on special occasions, peppermint stick.
Small businesses, farms, eligible for energy audits
SMPDC has received a $100,000 grant to perform 15 or more energy audits, designed to discover where efficiencies could be made to save energy and money.