The founders of Driftless Sauna are hoping that a tradition more prominent in the American Midwest takes off in Maine.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Bill to convert York County courthouses into housing clears the Legislature
‘It’s a win-win-win,’ said Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, who sponsored the bill to allow 3 vacant court buildings to be turned into apartments.
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York County comes together as damaging April storm wreaks havoc on grid
Emergency officials, communities and residents pitch in.
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Sen. Angus King discusses climate change, 2024 presidential race with Saco Middle Schoolers
Students heard about a day in the life of a federal lawmaker from King, a longtime proponent of civic education.
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BHS hosts line crews restoring power to community
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School provided support to the community’s power restoration efforts by hosting over 100 line crews from Central Maine Power. These dedicated workers have been tirelessly working to restore power to our communities, and Biddeford High School provided them with a place to rest and get warm after their long 17-hour shifts, […]
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Obituary: Father Albert Colpitts
SACO — Father Albert Colpitts, 81, of The Wardwell, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born in Biddeford on Aug. 25, 1942, a son of Thomas A. and Helen M. Dubois Colpitts and educated in Biddeford schools, graduating from Biddeford High School with the Class of 1960. Following high […]
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Higher state valuations, inflation, leads to 7.38 percent York County budget increase
ALFRED – Inflation and increases in the state government’s valuation of county municipalities has led to a proposed 7.38 percent increase in York County government’s budget and an estimated 9.6 percent increase in municipal assessments for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The proposed budget is $25.16 million, with $21.55 million to be raised […]
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Letter: Support the For Our Freedom amendment to protect elections
Last year, I worked with a bipartisan group of legislators to pass a bill that would prohibit foreign government spending in Maine elections. The bill was eventually vetoed but was then placed on the statewide ballot to be decided by Maine voters. The initiative passed with a historic 86% yes vote, the largest margin of […]
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Letters to the Editor: April 11
Craig Pendleton running for Maine Senate To the editor, One of the main reasons why I want to represent the communities of Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Buxton in the Maine Senate is because of my many close and personal connections to the area. The Pendleton family is well-known in these parts. The Camp Ellis […]
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Walton of Biddeford High School named Maine’s Athletic Administrator of the Year by MIAAA & Professional of the Year by NCS4
BIDDEFORD — At the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) annual conference this week, Biddeford School Department’s Director of Athletics Dennis Walton was honored as Maine’s 2024 Athletic Administrator of the Year. Walton has been the director of athletics, overseeing Biddeford High School and Biddeford Middle School athletics and coaches for nearly 20 years. MIAAA recognizes […]