Local restaurants will offer deals and promotions starting March 16.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Opinion: Agriculture economics: A dirty little secret
When I was a boy there were dozens of dairy farms in Biddeford and likewise in Saco across the river. They’ve all been disappeared now, while Maine has gone from thousands of “farms shipping milk” to 138. Back in the 19th century, farmers got organized and entered the public policy realm. Those quaint old Grange […]
BHS Drama Club presents ‘Mamma Mia!’ this month
Performances take place at Biddeford Middle School March 20-22.
County Report: A 1748 deed and the Siege of Louisbourg
York County’s ongoing effort to catalog and share its historical records has unearthed a remarkable document — one that offers a direct link to a dramatic chapter in North American history. Among our discoveries is a 1748 deed in which John Davis of Biddeford sold his rights to the spoils of war. Recorded in York […]
Biddeford city manager will not return
The City Council appointed long time employee Brian Phinney as acting city manager.
County Report: Sheriff’s office deputies have AEDs at the ready
Patrolling rural York County can sometimes mean a deputy is the first on the scene when a medical event is taking place. Deputies are trained in CPR, first aid and some other medical procedures, and can help until EMS arrives. And now, for the first time, York County Sheriff’s Office deputies have another tool at […]
Biddeford affordable housing proposal clears important hurdle
Bateman Partners is one step closer to being approved to build 60 new affordable housing units and renovate 32 more in Biddeford.
Things to Do: March 6
Thursday, March 6 Free Tech Class – Cloud-based Backup Solutions, 1 to 2 p.m., McArthur Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. This class will explore the most popular, free, cloud-based platforms. Free. FMI, call 207-571-7210 or email [email protected]. Harmonies at the Hub, 11 to 11:45 a.m., 46 Sullivan St., Biddeford. Join Ms. Jenna and her magical […]
From Augusta: Moving forward on health care access, not backward
The last time I wrote to you, I spoke about the importance of MaineCare, our state’s version of the Medicaid program. MaineCare provides health care to low-income families and children, people with disabilities and pregnant women, and is overwhelmingly supported by Maine people. I also wrote about how Maine faces the same challenge as many […]
Bill to rename bridge in honor of Captain Christopher S. Cash
In 2004, Captain Cash, who graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School, lost his life as part of a dangerous mission for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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