Paraskevi Antonakos, lovingly known as Pat, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 17 at the graceful age of 92. Born in Danielson, Connecticut, on June 23, 1931, to Vasiliki and Konstantinos Solomos, who immigrated from Patra, Greece, she grew up with two sisters, Alice and Anna. At 18, she spent a summer working […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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School Board vacancies in both Saco and Biddeford
Both Biddeford an Saco have school board vacancies which they are seeking to fill. The Saco School Board is seeking a new member to represent Ward 1. A vacancy occurred following Ward 1 School Board member Arthur “Artie” Archie’s resignation on July 10. The chosen candidate will serve for the remainder of Archie’s term, which […]
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Saco explores downtown gateway concept plan
The Saco City Council heard a concept plan Monday night that would create a more welcoming entrance into downtown.
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Ruralist Lament: Living in a time of monsters
I came of age in a simpler time. The mill town of my youth produced textiles, shoes, and lumber. There were dozens of dairy farms, vegetable/fruit growers, and a poultry operation or two. The union movement, in the aftermath of World War Two had finally penetrated the steely resistance of the local mill owners. Generally […]
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Local residents achieve academic honors, graduate
Colin Lavigne of Biddeford graduated from the University of Rhode Island and received a Doctor of Pharmacy, Magna Cum Laude. Adrian Dowd-Pettingill of Saco was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Dowd-Pettingill is in the film and animation program. Chase Buzzell of […]
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Things to Do, July 25
Thursday, July 25 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, Every Thursday 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Get to know members of the community in a casual and comfortable space. Light refreshments will be served. Free. FMI, email [email protected]. Wanda Kids Summer Theater Camp, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Parish […]
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Arundel’s first disc golf course sure to be a hole-in-one
With Southern Maine ranking as one of the most passionate disc golf communities in the world, Ledgewood Pass owner Ethan Roubo set out to create a unique course right on Route 1.
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UNE students and faculty engage community at marine research seminar
The School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the University of New England recently hosted members of the coastal Biddeford community for a series of presentations from students and faculty, discussing ongoing research on the pertinent topics of climate change, invasive species, advances in aquaculture, and the impacts of microplastics pollution, according to a UNE […]
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Saco man runs for first district US House
A 59-year-old Saco man has recently announced he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives for Maine’s 1st district. Ethan Weld Alcorn, who is listed as an unenrolled, Independent candidate with the Secretary of State’s Bureau of Elections, Corporations & Commissions, will run against Republican nominee Ronald C. Russell and incumbent Chellie Pingree, a […]
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State trooper injured in Biddeford crash
A Maine State Police trooper was injured Saturday night in Biddeford when his cruiser was rear-ended by another vehicle. At about 7:33 pm, Trooper Patrick Flanagan was on a traffic stop with his emergency lights activated at mile marker 32 southbound on the turnpike in Biddeford when his cruiser was hit. The force of the […]
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