Saco hopes to partner with neighbors and the state, and revive talks with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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New Saco to Sanford bus route stops at medical facilities, more
The pilot program of Southern Maine Connector began Feb. 3.
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Biddeford council approves design contract for Lincoln Park Green Space
One city councilor believes the project will be the ‘cornerstone’ of mill redevelopment.
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Biddeford’s move to transfer Hill’s Beach property questioned
The fire and rescue unit says it still owns the building and land, and has plans for it.
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Community reading program kicks off March 3
One Beach One Book in Old Orchard Beach will have a kick-off program on March 3, in the community room of the library from 5 to 6:30 p.m. “Return to 47” is a trip back in time to the great Maine fires of 1947, presented by Shane Enger from the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department. […]
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Wastewater superintendent honored with Operator of the Year Award
BIDDEFORD — Alex Buechner, the Superintendent of the City of Biddeford’s Wastewater Department, was honored with the Operator of the Year Award during New England Water Environment Association’s (NEWEA) 90th Annual Conference & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts. NEWEA’s Annual Conference gathers over 2,000 water professionals for several days of technical sessions, exhibitor displays, student poster […]
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Library Links: It’s not your father’s library
While at a family barbecue a few summers ago, one of my grown nephews encouraged me to try a new beverage. He claimed, “You will really love this Aunt N. It tastes just like the root beer that you had when you were a kid.” Hmm … This tempted me, so I took a sip, […]
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GriefShare helps those who have suffered loss
SACO — GriefShare is a safe, loving, accepting and informational faith-based support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. At GriefShare, you will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member, or friend. No matter what the cause of […]
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Biddeford’s Family Fun Festival wins 10th award
BIDDEFORD — The annual Family Fun Festival, a free community event in Biddeford offered as part of the National Night Out campaign each August, has received its 10th award from the National Association of Town Watch in the twelve-year history of the event. Mayor Alan Casavant presented the award plaque to the community at the […]
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Old Social Security rule changed
Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul announced a new final rule Tuesday, Feb. 24 changing an agency disability rule that was introduced in 1978 and has remained unchanged. The change has been opposed by many. The commissioner described the rule change as an “update.” But last year leading Congressional Democrates described it as “harmful” and “unjustified.” […]