Deane Porter Deane Leslie Porter, aged 67, passed away peacefully on Monday Sept. 9, 2024, at his home. He was born on Feb. 27, 1957, to Phyllis T. (Blood) and Donald E. Porter in Bangor. He spent his childhood in Brewer and Old Town, Maine. He attended Old Town High School, graduating in 1975. Deane […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Beyond the Headlines: Suicide prevention month reminds us to support each other
September is Suicide Prevention Month. It’s an annual reminder to look out for one other and our own mental state. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide rates increased approximately 36% between 2000 and 2022. While the national rate grew, Maine’s suicide death […]
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Obituary – Cecile Poirier
Cecile T. Poirier, known affectionately as “Cis,” passed away at home on Sept. 5, 2024, at the age of 82 with her family at her side. She fought the ravages of dementia for many years, and is now at peace. She was born on Dec. 22, 1941, in Biddeford, the youngest child of Philippe and […]
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Obituary – Nancy Hamilton
Nancy Hamilton Nancy Hamilton, resident of Biddeford, lost her battle with cancer and passed away on Sept. 2 surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was an athlete and involved with sports her entire life. She cherished the friendships she made as a tennis pro at The Racket and Fitness Center and later as the bar […]
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Biddeford council unanimously approves opioid settlement fund tracking ordinance
The funding will be used to help Biddeford residents affected by the opioid crisis.
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Cape Elizabeth selects Fox as new town manager
Patrick Fox was formerly the city of Saco’s public works director since 2012.
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School Around Us receives support grant from national organization
Located in Arundel, School Around Us provides individualized learning to students from all over southern Maine.
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Things to Do, Sept. 12
Thursday, Sept. 12 Thursday coffee hour, 55-plus, 10 to 11 a.m. at McArthur Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Get to know members of your community in a casual and comfortable space. Light refreshments will be served. Performers Showcase, 8 p.m., Flourish, 140 Main St., Biddeford. Music, acting monologues/scenes, comedy, song, spoken, performance art. $5 donation. […]
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Library launches plastic collection project
Staff of the Dyer Library/Saco Museum are calling for help from the community to reach a goal of collecting 1,000 pounds of plastic bags in a sustainability project. The group has launched Trex Challenge to collect bags that would otherwise go into landfills and waterways. If they collect 1,000 pounds within a year, the organization […]
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Maine Water inventory shows no lead service lines
Maine Water Co. and its customers completed a survey of thousands of water lines this summer and found no lead service lines. The utility, based in Saco, said with the help of its customers, more than 37,000 water service lines were reviewed to complete an inventory of the lines, according to a release from Maine […]
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