KENNEBUNK — It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra I. Gagnon (Murphy) announces her passing on Dec. 18, 2020 at the age of 81 years after complications with COVID-19. Born Nov. 21, 1939, in Leominster, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Alton and Winnie Murphy. Sandra attended and graduated from the Leominster High […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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All welcome at “Consecration to St. Joseph” in person and Zoom programs in during Lent
SACO — In the Year of St. Joseph, two Maine parishes will present opportunities for anyone interested to learn more about the universal patron of the Church and his life of wonder and ceaseless love. “Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father” will be offered on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. in […]
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SMPDC processed 700 federal relief applications in 2020; Eastern Trail was one of them
SMPDC director Paul Schumacher said he was struck by the tremendous need for the support and the determination of agencies and businesses to remain open.
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Bank donation helps ease hardships in pandemic
Kennebunk Savings makes $5,000 gift to help York County Community Action Corproation help others.
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Biddeford council allows marijuana facilities in new areas
Adult use stores are prohibited.
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Ruralist Lament: The curse of memory
This was the week of Maine’s annual Agricultural Trade Show; a week where in pre-plague times those with a “sense of humus” would journey to Augusta. We’d kick tires on manure spreaders, perhaps fondle the cables on logging winches, and attend programs focused on various farm/forest sectors. We’d confer about the latest invasive pest, get […]
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Meeting to be held to discuss marijuana retail stores in OOB
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A virtual Town Council Workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live to discuss the ordinance development for adult use marijuana retail stores in Old Orchard Beach. The virtual meeting link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88181323962?pwd=MWpkc3FjaHB6Y3l2V1JJR3hiZVd3Zz09, passcode: 046535 By iPhone one-tap dial +13017158592,,88181323962# or +13126266799,,88181323962# By Telephone, dial […]
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Biddeford-Saco chamber announces annual business award winners
Six local businesses and organizations were recognized recently with awards during the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, held virtually on Jan. 21. The annual award winners are chosen by the Chamber’s Executive Committee based on nominations received from members. The New Business of the Year Award was given to Gloss Hair Parlor, […]
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Got new puzzles, word games? Biddeford Rec wants some, for homebound seniors
There’s a donation box at the Ross Center, 189 Alfred St.
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Biddeford council approves Saco Lowell TIF after earlier rejection
Council votes have been split over the proposal for months, but they approved the measure 5-4 on Jan. 19, after rejecting it by the same one-vote margin on Jan. 7.