Thursday, March 20 Guided Meditation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Harmonic Egg Saco, 110 Main St., Suite 1210, Saco. Led by Alicia Campbell. Free. FMI, call 207-831-4344 or email [email protected]. Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. Free. FMI, [email protected]. Friday, March […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
UNE students aid Biddeford Pool Conservation Trust in coastal restoration
Over three days, the students and community volunteers planted 12,000 dune-grass stalks.
County Report: Old crimes revealed in 1890s, 1900s, York County Jail logbooks
Many of us have heard the term “that’s highway robbery!” These days, the expression tends to mean that something is far too expensive — “they want how much?” for a dozen eggs, a chuck roast, or a basic, no frills, new car. Well, in 1893, highway robbery happened right here in York County. A Biddeford […]
Community News: March 20
Thornton hockey team wins championship The Thornton boys hockey team won its fourth Class A state championship, beating Kents Hill in the championship game 3-2 on March 8 at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Goalie Drew Johnson, with 27 saves, led the third-seeded Trojans, with goals by seniors Cam Cyr and Brady Pecora, and […]
Library Links: Saving green while wearing green this month at Libby Library
March brings with it longer days and warmer temperatures as well as a blossoming of activities at Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach We warm things up with our annual March Quilt Exhibit which began Saturday, March 1 and going through the end of the month. These beautiful works of art will put a smile […]
From Augusta: Lowering costs, protecting older Mainers and retirees from fees for paper statements
These days, things are just too expensive. We feel it at the grocery store and at our kitchen tables. Recognizing this, I remain committed to helping cut costs where I can, and I’m pleased to write that I presented one of my bills to help lower everyday costs for Mainers last week. Before the Joint […]
Things to Do: March 13
Thursday, March 13 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. Free. FMI, [email protected]. Sea Glass Art – Fundraiser for 3 Dogs Rescue, 6 to 8 p.m., Sacred Profane, Sacred Profane, 50 Washington St., Biddeford. Crafting for a Cause Friday, March 14 […]
Community News: March 13
Age Friendly Saco holds emergency preparedness sessions Age Friendly Saco is offering sessions to help older residents be ready for any emergency. These free sessions will be held at the Dyer Library on March 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, and March 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Each session will feature a knowledgeable panel […]
Saco could see new athletic complex
The complex would be located on Cascade Road and would include a dome building and a turf field.
Biddeford approves public art ordinance
The ordinance is intended to help Biddeford grow even more as an arts scene.