The weather this month has been the strangest that I can remember. We have dealt with traditional winter snowstorms and two massive rain and wind events that have led to flooding and significant damage across the state. The flooding, power outages, hazardous materials spills, structural damage and loss of natural protective barriers have taken a […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Maine’s former economic development chief now works for Biddeford
George Gervais said he was attracted to the job because he wanted to contribute ‘to the next chapter in Biddeford’s success story.’
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Ecomaine challenges Maine students to innovate and upcycle waste
Maine’s sustainable waste management leader encourages students to repurpose waste items into usable creations, diverting them from landfills.
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TA students inducted into National Honor Society
On Sunday, Jan. 14, the Thornton Academy 10th through 12th grade students pictured were inducted into the National Honor Society. To be excepted into the NHS, students must qualify under the organization’s four pillars, which include: Scholarship — Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on […]
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York County Commissioners adjust meeting time, elect chair, vice-chair
ALFRED — A familiar face is at the helm of the Board of York County Commissioners for the 2024 calendar year. Richard R. Dutremble of Biddeford, who is beginning his 18th year as the commissioner for District 2 — Arundel, Biddeford, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport – said his election to the post Wednesday, Jan. 3, marks […]
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Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
Husson University announces the names of students recently named to the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Local students includ: Dylan Anderson of Dayton, President’s List; Taylor Beaulieu of Arundel, Honors; Jack Cote of Saco, Dean’s List; Carl Davis of Biddeford, President’s List; Aidan Donovan of Biddeford, President’s List; Liam […]
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Obituary: Micheline Claire Neveux
Micheline Claire Neveux died peacefully at St. Andre’s Healthcare Facility, surrounded by family after a period of declining health. She battled dementia, which robbed her of the independence that characterized her and left her unable to undertake the activities she most enjoyed, including long walks in the community, reading the newspaper and books, and socializing […]
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York County businesses and residents left reeling from storms
Coastal communities were pummeled by huge waves, flooding, and wind gusts up to 60 mph. It was the second episode of extreme weather within days.
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Dr. Ian Durham speaks at astronomy club meeting
At the Astronomical Society of Northern New England’s meeting Jan. 5, Dr. Ian Durham. His topic; Measuring Time & Space; the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Durham is both a past president of ASNNE, and a professor and chair of Physics at Saint Anselm College. He is also a member of the Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi). His […]
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TA Middle School presents ‘Shrek Jr.’
SACO —Thornton Academy is going green this month, as the TA Middle School performs “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” Jan. 26 – 28. The show follows the adventures of the green ogre, Shrek, who leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. The cast and crew of […]