Saco Middle School students Alex Krauter-Foley Academic Achievement Grade 7; and Tyrel Bishop Academic Achievement Grade 6, made the second quarter honor roll. Their names were left out from the initial listing.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Library Links: Impact of one woman has profound effect on McArthur Library
There are moments in a research librarian’s life that are exceedingly rewarding. Helping someone find a long-lost relative. Locating a tidbit of lost history. Finding the perfect book for a reader. Even entering a building that holds over one hundred and sixty years of memories can be inspiring. Most of the time I love what […]
Obituary: Linda J. Field
SACO — Linda Jane Field, 76, of Saco passed away at her home on March 14, 2024. She was born in Sanford, Maine on July 22, 1947, the daughter of Leroy and Doris (Michaud) Field. She was educated in the Sanford School System and graduated from Sanford High School, class of 1965. Linda went […]
In Old Orchard Village and Atlantic Village, residents are stuck between a rock and a hard place
With the sale of the two mobile home parks looming, residents are interested in forming a cooperative to buy the properties – but either way they expect their lot fees to go up.
Governor Mills’ proposed $50 million for storm repairs gets discussion, but no committee vote
Lawmakers in Augusta are considering a bill that could help York County recover from the $20 million in public infrastructure storm damage it incurred in January.
Obituary: Armand “Joe” Janelle, 6/16/1938 – 3/12/2024
Armand “Joe” Janelle was … a father, a husband for 64 years, a son, a brother, a father-in-law, an uncle, a nephew, a-son in-law, a friend, a good neighbor, compassionate, a machinist, a millworker, an inventor, an electrician, a television repairman, a musician, a singer, a tinkerer, a caregiver, a sufferer in great pain, a […]
Residents’ tax bills likely to increase under Biddeford city manager’s proposed budget
Loss of revenue sharing from the state, inflation, and dealing with homelessness were highlights from Biddeford’s opening budget presentation.
BHS students celebrate cultural diversity at 2nd Annual Multicultural Fair
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School hosted its Second Annual Multicultural Fair, a celebration of its diverse student body and the rich tapestry of cultures they represent, according to a school press release. The event, held on Friday, March 1,showcased the origins of BHS students from across the world, offering a flavorful journey through their culinary […]
Residents help clean up Ocean Park marsh
Lifetime “Ocean Parker’s” helped to clean up the marsh after the historic flood of the storms this fall/winter. They have removed lawnmowers, plastic bins, garbage barrels — nything that was outside and not attached to something ended up in the marsh during the storms. Resident pictured from left are: Don Hill, Charlie Walker, Jon Wells, […]
BHS Thespian Troupe 7972 performs ‘Cinderella’
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School’s Thespian Troupe 7972 will be performing “Cinderella,” the spring musical, playing at Biddeford Middle School’s Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m., Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. With a cast of 30 students, this two-hour musical […]