Ricky Cooper, 39, crashed a stolen Maine Water company truck at intersection of Kennebunk Pond Road and South Waterboro Road after being pursued by law enforcement. After he receives medical care, he’ll be arrested on four charges, including eluding an officer, police say.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Obituary: Joan Ruth Bridges,1948-2024
SACO — Joan Ruth Bridges, 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Jan. 24, 2024. She was born in Saco in Feb. 24, 1948, the daughter of Harrison and Constance (Davis) Goldthwait. Joan was educated in Saco school and graduated from Thornton Academy. She worked for […]
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Hollis Buxton Democratic Party to hold caucus
The 2024 Hollis Buxton Democratic Party Caucus will take place 1 p.m. Feb. 4, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Doors open at noon for voter registration, candidate presentations and social engagement. Light refreshments will be served. The caucus will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Elections will be held for local committee […]
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York County Jail makes gains in corrections staffing
ALFRED — York County Jail is seeing an upswing in hiring and retention over the last several months, after a lean stretch when it seemed like there were more corrections officers retiring or moving to jobs in other sectors, than who remained on the job. Vacancies remain and York County Sheriff’s Office is still hiring, […]
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Obituary: Donald M. Robinson Sr.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Donald M. Robinson Sr. 91, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, passed away surrounded by his family on Jan. 27, 2024. Donald, who was affectionally known as Pepere, was born on Oct. 30, 1932, in Saco, Maine, and attended Saco schools. He enlisted in The Unites States Army and served as a […]
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BMS Drama Club’s production of ‘Finding Nemo JR.’ takes place Feb. 8 and 9
BIDDEFORD — Disney and Pixar’s “Finding Nemo JR.” is playing at Biddeford Middle School’s Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, and Friday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 2003 Pixar film “Finding Nemo.” The Biddeford Middle School Drama Club’s cast includes […]
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Obituary: Patricia Ann Massie
SACO — The Washington Capitals lost a huge fan as Patricia Ann Massie passed away suddenly on Jan. 24, 2024. Born Aug. 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Louise (Plourde) Massie and Charles Cobban Massie Sr. and stepdaughter of Wanda Ann Massie. Patty was always proud of growing up in Camp Ellis and in […]
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Winter in Maine brings WinterFest to Biddeford
It’s winter in Biddeford in February and that can only mean one thing, it’s time for the annual Biddeford WinterFest — a cabin-fever busting weekend of snow and fun-filled events taking place Feb. 9-11. For 11 years, local organizations and the City of Biddeford have partnered to host outdoor fun and special performances during a […]
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Business guru Jon Schallert offers high praise to Saco and Biddeford businesses
“In the past few years, I don’t know if I’ve seen a community that has as much potential as you guys have,” Schallert said at a Jan. 29 training session.
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Many eligible Maine people could overlook valuable tax credits this tax season
At tax time, which began Jan. 29, hundreds of Maine people are eligible to receive federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) and Child Tax Credits, which can provide a much-needed income boost and reduce any federal taxes owed. But, not everyone is aware of their eligibility. People who worked in 2023 could qualify […]