In 100 years, what will be remembered about life in Biddeford during this pandemic? If the archival record from the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1917-1918 is any benchmark — not much. In our archives, the best resource we have to learn about life here during that time is the local newspapers. Luckily we have four […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Old Orchard Beach High School musicians perform at All-State Jazz Festival
The virtual performances will available for viewing on You Tube once the festival, set for Feb. 5 and 6, winds down.
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Sign tells you ‘what’s up’ in Old Orchard Beach
The Community Friendly Connection raised $17,000 for the electronic message board in front of Town Hall.
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Lou Chantigny honored with annual Kany leadership award
Long-time TJ’s Pizza owner and community benefactor Lou Chantigny was recently named this year’s recipient of the prestigious A. William Kany Jr. Leadership Award for his many contributions over the years to the success of the Biddeford and Saco region. The award was presented by selection committee leads David Flood and Bill Kany during the […]
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Hannaford earns top marks for LGBTQ workplace equality
Hannaford Supermarkets received a perfect score by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for its inclusive, equitable, and non-discriminatory work environment for the LGBTQ community. Hannaford is the only grocery retailer in its five-state market area1 to have received a perfect score and the only business of all industries to have received […]
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Linda M. Hajjar
ARUNDEL — Linda M. Hajjar, 61, of Arundel went to be with Our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Born in Biddeford, she was the daughter of Lucille E. and Wilfred Labbe. She was educated by the Arundel and Biddeford Public School systems and briefly pursued an education in Law at University of Maine Law […]
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Biddeford woman to serve two years for federal drug crimes
Her companion in the case has also pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.
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Neighbors join Saco Planning Board on site walk for 336-unit apartment project
The proposed development is next on the board’s agenda Feb. 16.
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From Augusta
Celebrating our community spirit
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Biddeford council directs Planning Board to consider changes in density bonus program
The two proposed changes, which would return to the council for a vote, could help launch the city’s affordable housing initiative, proponents say.