Gilberte Caouette, 96, of Biddeford, passed away on July 11, 2024. Gilberte was born to Eugene and Blanche (Roderig) Caouette on April 22, 1928. Gilberte was very devoted to her Catholic faith. When she was younger, she took part in a Cursillo. There will be a Funeral Mass for Gilberte on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Obituary: Jeannette Whitten
Jeannette Sylvia Petit Whitten, 95, passed away on July 11, 2024. She was born on Jan. 16, 1929, in Biddeford, Maine, to Myra and Wilfred Petit. Jeannette attended schools in Saco, Maine. In 1944, the family moved to Long Beach, California, where Jeannette attended Long Beach Poly High School. After World War II, they returned […]
Obituary: Louise F. Hughes
Louise Frances Hughes, 93, of Buxton Road, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth. Louise was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Biddeford, the daughter of Irving and Ellen (Berry) Soule. Louise attended Saco schools and graduated from Gray’s Business College. She worked as an executive secretary for Bliss Portland, Portland […]
Obituary: Louise F. Hughes
Louise Frances Hughes, 93, of Buxton Road, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth. Louise was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Biddeford, the daughter of Irving and Ellen (Berry) Soule. Louise attended Saco schools and graduated from Gray’s Business College. She worked as an executive secretary for Bliss Portland, Portland […]
Obituary: Robert M. Parenteau
Deacon Robert M. Parenteau, 93, of Biddeford Pool, passed away surrounded by his loving wife Muriel, and their two sons, Marc and Jean Pierre on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at home. Robert (affectionately known as Bob) was born on Sept. 26, 1930, in Biddeford, a son of Hector and Florilda (Breault) Parenteau. He attended St. […]
County Report: Check out the new York County government annual report
The 2023 York County Annual Report is out and those interested can find out about many facts, figures and more about the county such as: the population of York County, according to estimates from the U.S. Census; the poverty rate; the number of people who visited the Registry of Probate – located in the historic […]
Obituary: Doris Ewing
Doris Yvonne Ewing, born and raised in Biddeford, Maine, passed away on July 1, 2024, following a long illness. Doris attended St. Louis High School and the University of Southern Maine. She spent her career working for the telephone company and devoted her retirement to traveling and volunteering with various organizations. She was a member […]
From Augusta – Protecting Maine’s farmers and farmland
It’s July in Maine, which is always a lush, green time of year. Our garden is doing great, and the bees are bringing in lots of nectar. The fields where I live in Arundel have had their first cutting of hay, and the grocery stores and farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh, local produce. Maine’s […]
County Report: Tree work to commence at York County Courthouse
A handful of dead, rotting and unsafe trees are to be removed.
Obituary: Irene M. Turcotte
Irene M. Turcotte peacefully passed away at Southridge Nursing Home on July 6, 2024. Irene came to Biddeford with her husband and family from Notre Dame Des Bois, Quebec, Canada, in 1949, and remained a lifelong resident of the Biddeford and Saco area. She was devoted to her family and grandchildren. She loved playing games […]
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