Second reading of ordinance amendments to allow in I-1, 2 and 3 zones is Jan. 19.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Horses on beach in OOB to wear manure containment bags
The provision goes into effect Oct. 1.
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Richard “Dick” Gantnier
SACO — On Jan. 2, 2021 Richard “Dick” Gantnier died in his home of more than 50 years surrounded and supported by his family. Born Sept. 23, 193,1 in Portland, Maine son of Beatrice (Berry) and Albert Gantnier of West Scarborough, ME. He was the oldest of four siblings; Dolores Willard, Alice O’Donnell, and Alberta Zadoorian […]
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Amidst stunning divisions, now is our moment to unite
As a state and a nation we find ourselves struggling to comprehend the attack on our Capitol last week. I have gone from shocked, to scared, to angry, to sad. Never in my lifetime would I ever have fathomed something like this would happen in our country. The divisiveness and visceral and utter hatred that […]
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Family remembers link to Biddeford Mill Clock Tower
The Biddeford Mill Clock Tower is not only a testament to the rich industrial history of our community, but a testament to the people who spent their lives within this historic clock tower’s shadow. This clock tower is inextricably linked to generations of Biddeford people who worked within the Pepperell. Etched within her magnificent clock […]
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Letters to the editor, Jan. 14
Pantry thanks community To the editor, The volunteers of the Biddeford Food Pantry would like to express their thanks to the community for its tremendous support of our efforts during this past year. You were there for us when we needed you! This has been a year like no other, and friends new and old […]
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Catherine C. McHugh
BIDDEFORD — Catherine C. McHugh, 78, of Saco died on Dec. 26, 2020 from COVID-19 complications comforted at her bedside by her loving husband Edward. She was an adored member of the Seal Rock community where she and her husband Edward found residence. Born Oct. 19, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of […]
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240 Strings to hold 3rd livestream of season
240 Strings will hold its third livestreamed performance of the season later this month. Anastasia Antonacos, of the Portland Piano Trio, will play some solo piano music by European, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Asian-American composers and arrangers on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Antonacos has performed around the world as a soloist and chamber musician. She […]
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Carol Abbott 1949–2020
Carol Linda Abbott, 71, passed away quietly at home on Christmas evening, Dec. 25, 2020, with her husband of 48 years by her side. Carol was born on .1, 1949, in Portland, Maine, to Hervey Robert Tousignant and Irene Bernice Tousignant (née DesRoberts). She graduated from Biddeford High School in 1967, and the Holy Ghost […]
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John Flatley Company proposes 336 unit apartment complex in Saco neighborhood
An online neighborhood meeting hosted by the company is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14.