BIDDEFORD — The University of New England is pleased to announce that G. Christopher Hunt, Ed.D., will join the university’s leadership team as the associate provost for Community, Equity, and Diversity. He will start Aug. 1. This is a newly created position at UNE, providing institutional leadership around race and diversity and affecting virtually every area […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Hannaford donates $250,000 to support local farms impacted by COVID-19 across New England and New York
100 Maine farmers to receive funding via American Farmland Trust grant program.
Vandals destroy piping plover nesting areas in Saco and OOB
One chick found dead, nests abandoned.
What’s on Biddeford’s July 14 ballot
Polls open 7 a.m. at Tiger Gym at Biddeford High School.
What’s on the Saco ballot
If you haven’t voted absentee, the polls are open July 14 at Saco Community Center.
Saco police: Motorist intentionally struck pedestrian
A 20-year-old involved in love triangle is charged with aggravated attempted murder.
A lasting legacy: Mill clock tower restoration continues
There’s a presentation Friday, July 10, and an architectural rendering has been released.
Maine CASA to Hold an Online Training on Aug. 11-14
Interested in speaking up for a Maine child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program is holding its fall training for volunteer advocates on Aug. 11-14. The online, four-day training is free, and participants learn about all aspects of child advocacy. Maine CASAs are community volunteers who are appointed to serve as guardians ad […]
Infrastructure improvement funding on OOB July 14 ballot
Voters to weigh in on whether to approve $1 million in local funds to pay for sewer work, more around Washington Street.
Ronald McDonald House Receives $50,000 Donation from Saco & Biddeford Savings
The donation will support a 15-room expansion of RMHC Maine’s Portland House.