Jeannette Claire (Agnello) Peterson, 85, of Alfred, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving children. She was born in New Britain, Connecticut, on Oct. 27, 1938 to proud parents Nunzio and Evelyn Agnello. In 1952 the family moved from New Britain to Southington where Jeannette graduated from Southington High School in […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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From Augusta: Working to reduce the property tax burden on Mainers
The arrival of spring brings visions of milder weather, blooming flowers and additional sunlight to our days – but it also undoubtedly reminds us about taxes. Taxes, of course, are important and are a collective investment in our society. They are how we fund vital government services that cannot be effectively delivered through the private […]
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The Ecology School celebrates spring with ‘Good Growing Gathering’ at River Bend Farm
SACO — Gardening workshops and more will be part of The Ecology School’s two-day gathering on growing food in the Northeast at its River Bend Farm campus on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. The weekend will feature workshops appealing to beginner gardeners, as well as those looking to advance their knowledge and skills. […]
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Biddeford Schools to get less state funding, even as it serves a growing number of students with complex needs
School Superintendent Jeremy Ray’s budget for the coming year includes a $2.68 million funding increase from the current fiscal year, $1.73 million of which would be shouldered by local taxpayers.
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BRCOT students take state gold and silver in SkillsUSA Challenge
BIDDEFORD/SACO — Four students from the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology placed in the State SkillsUSA Competition March 15. Gold medalists included Biddeford High School students Anthony Thy and Iainn Parker for Cyber Security and Robert Stetson for Electrical Construction Wiring Knowledge. Silver medalists included Thornton Academy student Forest Hanvey for Computer Information Service. SkillsUSA […]
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York County Commissioners table proposed proclamation policy pending revisions
“As one commissioner said, we are going to open a can of worms, and here we are,” said Commission Chair Richard Dutremble.
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Community News, March 21
Saco Community Garden meeting to take place March 21 The Saco Community Garden will be holding its Annual Meeting for all renters on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at Koi Asian Cuisine, 11 Elm St., Biddeford. The garden was established by community volunteers in 2009, and is now in its 15th season. The garden […]
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Letters to the Editor, March 21
Will unvetted immigrants bring terror? To the editor, Besides the thousands that have poured into the US via our open borders, it’s reported that the Biden administration has also secretly flown in 320,000 more “unvetted” migrants into the US. Intellectuals such as Elon Musk predict that this is setting America up for a future terrorist […]
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Biddeford resident inducted into Franco American Hall of Fame
AUGUSTA — Biddeford resident Donald Bisson was recently inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame; the induction ceremony took place in the in the Hall of Flags on March 12. “It is with great pride and honor that I celebrate Monsieur Donald Bisson,” said Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. “His leadership and advocacy with the Biddeford […]
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Obituary: Robert Watson
BIDDEFORD — Robert “Bob” Watson, known for his warm smile and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at his home in Biddeford, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. Bob was born Robert Randal Watson on June 29, 1944, to Laurel and Gracia Poisson Watson. He attended Biddeford […]