Seven years ago I wrote a fan letter to New York Times Bestselling author William Kent Krueger. I am a huge fan of his Cork O’Connor series and his beautiful book “Ordinary Grace.” I had noticed he was a keynote speaker at New England Crime Bake, a gathering for mystery authors. In the message, I […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Obituary: Danielle L. Abbott
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Danielle Lynn Abbott, 41 of Saco, formerly of Farmingdale. Danielle was born in Augusta, Maine on Aug. 13, 1982, to Pam Magee and Darren Vogel. She attended school in Farmingdale, graduating from Hall-Dale High School where she made many lifelong friends. She […]
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Community News: Aug. 8
Thornton names new director of student support Melissa Camire has joined Thornton Academy as the school’s director of student support. In this role, Camire oversees special education programs that support students with a disability to ensure their academic success. Camire joins Thornton from Child Development Services, where she served as program manager. She received a […]
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Things to Do: Aug. 8
Thursday, Aug. 8 Girls Who Code Camp – Free, week-long camp for girls grades six to eight from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. FMI, contact [email protected]. Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. Free. […]
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Obituary: Murielle G. Desjardins, 1928-2024
Murielle G. Desjardins, 95, a resident of Saco, passed away Wednesday, July 31 at Seal Rock, Atlantic Heights in Saco. She was born Dec. 8, 1928, in Chisholm, the daughter of Rosaire and Anais (Shink) Couture. She attended St. Rose School in Chisholm. On May 5, 1952, at St. Rose Church, she married Laureat “Bill” […]
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Obituary: Richard Libby
Richard “Dick” Libby Jr., 89, of Weymouth Street, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Biddeford, March 20, 1935, the son of Richard Libby Sr. and Mary Jaresky Libby. Dick was raised by his stepfather, Leo (Pop) Boutet. Dick attended local schools and graduated from Thornton Academy in 1953. […]
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Oldies Dance Group event raises nearly $6K for Ronald McDonald House
The impact that rock n’ roll music has made in all our lives is massive and its lasting popularity continues to boost the Oldies Dance Group in its mission to support the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. The latest Rock n’ Roll Dance staged by the Oldies Dance Group in April in Biddeford sold 330 […]
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County Report: York County approves $21.5 million tax commitment
York County Commissioners approved the tax commitment of $21.5 million at their July 10 meeting and soon thereafter, the county’s 29 municipalities received their tax bills for fiscal year 2025 – which began July 1 – in their mailboxes. The tax collected from the municipalities represents the lions’ share of the annual county budget which […]
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Library Links: Book a pass to the stars at Libby Library
Imagine there was a place in town where you could obtain a passport to the rings of Saturn or the Moons of Neptune. That place is our own Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach Did you know that we have free passes to the Southworth Planetarium? These Planetarium passes give up to six people an […]
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Saco city administrator appoints interim harbormaster
David Pendleton has been appointed the interim harbormaster for Saco, effective immediately. Pendleton will serve in this interim role, in addition to his current responsibilities as deputy fire chief, through April 1. Pendleton brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to Maine’s coastal communities, according to a statement from the city. He began […]
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