BIDDEFORD — On a blustery day in late March, with the wind chill hovering around just 21 degrees, a group of students, faculty and professional staff from the University of New England braved the cold waters of the Saco River to celebrate a successful 2024 Giving Day, which raised over $180,000 to support students and […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Saco city administrator proposes lower mil rate for FY 2025
Under his plan, 85% of taxpayers could expect see a reduction in their property taxes.
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Figures for proposed new Saco schools now available
The funding scheme, which would see residents pay less than 28% and the state take on the rest, is a once in a generation opportunity, said Superintendent Jeremy Ray.
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BHS students receive “A Dose of Reality”
BIDDEFORD — In a proactive initiative to address the dangers of substance misuse, underage drinking, and vaping among teens, Biddeford High School (BHS) hosted the renowned assembly program, “A Dose of Reality,” according to a school department press release. Presented by Emergency Department Nurse Linda Dutil, R.N., this eye-opening program engaged over 800 students in […]
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Police ask for help identifying car that hit walker
The car was used in a hit and run crash, police say.
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Letters to the Editor, March 28
Migrants need legitimate path to citizenship To the Editor: Ted Sirois wrote a very interesting letter to the editor which appeared in the March 21 Courier. He immediately caught our attention when he referred to Elon Musk as an ‘Intellectual.’ Okay, so Elon is smart, but there is such a thing as being an ‘evil […]
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New housing pilot program will support cost burdened seniors and cash strapped renters
Age Friendly Saco and House Rep. Maggie O’Neil were instrumental in bringing the Nesterly housing program to Maine.
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Community News, March 28
Biddeford to mark Vietnam War Veterans Day with memorial event March 29 BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford will mark the Vietnam War Veterans Day with a commemorative ceremony and flag raising at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 29. The event, organized by Mayor Marty Grohman and the Veterans Committee, will be held at Memorial […]
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Sen. Bailey welcomes Thornton Academy students to the Maine Senate
AUGUSTA — In recent months, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco has welcomed a number of Thornton Academy students to the Maine Senate to serve as honorary pages. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, she welcomed Thornton Academy freshman Nadia Christidis of Saco to the Maine Senate Chamber. “I am very impressed Nadia used one of her precious school […]
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Ruralist Lament: Still sucking
Spring brings many things. With March waning our small greenhouse coaxes 400 tomato seedlings and three flats of sprouting lettuce along. If the recent growing seasons are any indication, they will face what are called “challenges,” in the neutered and anesthetic lingo of the day — seared by heat and drought, drowned by deluge. March […]