Maine residents age 70 and older are now eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 as part of Phase 1b. Those age 70 or over may hear directly from their health care provider about getting a vaccine, or may contact a MaineHealth or Northern Light Health for appointment at various locations around the state. All sites require […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Rachel Carson Refuge holds kids’ and teens’ art contests
Calling all children ages 2 through 18 to submit their art work to the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge’s Sense of Wonder Art Contest. February’s theme is “Children’s Art” followed by March’s theme which is “Teen Art. Submissions to the contest may include photos, stories, poems or any other artistic interpretation of experiences […]
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Biddeford Police set out to collect 250 warm coats; residents donate 1,100
The sheer number of coats received surprised organizers – but the generosity didn’t.
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Women credit Esther Residence with changing their lives
The Saco transitional home celebrates its 15th anniversary.
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Revised dog ordinance proposed in Saco spells out ‘dos and don’ts’
A public hearing on the matter is set for Feb. 1.
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Library Links: The wheels on the bus go round and round
McArthur Library in Biddeford is taking steps t o get books and more in students’ hands.
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Seashore Trolley Museum recognizes two local volunteers
KENNEBUNKPORT — Two local men were among the over 500 donors and volunteers the Seashore Trolley Museum thanked at a virtual Volunteer & Donor Appreciation evening on Dec, 29. The event was to show gratitude to those who supported the museum through a challenging year in 2020. The museum was able to remain open for roughly […]
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Saco Scoop scoops up major award
SACO —Add award winner to the list of adjectives describing downtown organization Saco Main Street’s Saco Scoop Ice Cream Shop as the Maine Development Foundation’s Maine Downtown Center, (MDC) program chose The Scoop as its 2020 MDC Project of the Year. According to the MDC, which serves as a statewide resource for preservation-based downtown revitalization […]
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Journalism scholarships available
Once again this year, the Journalism Education Foundation of New England will award a number of scholarships to high school seniors and college students in its six-state region who plan to pursue a career in journalism. Each scholarship is $2,000. Interested students can apply online at www.nenpa.com. For more information, email [email protected]. The deadline for […]
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Friends of Clifford Park receives $10,000 Grant courtesy of the Woodard & Curran Foundation
BIDDEFORD — The Friends of Clifford Park is one of ten $10,000 Giving While Living grant recipients, awarded by the Woodard & Curran Foundation. This all-volunteer group, which operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Heart of Biddeford, supports, maintains, and promotes recreational activities in the 140-acre park just a mile from the city’s bustling downtown. […]