BIDDEFORD — Richard J. Cartier, 79, a resident of Biddeford, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024. He was born on Feb. 17, 1944, in Biddeford, to Lorraine and Robert Cartier. He was looking forward to celebrating his 80th birthday with family and friends; please take a moment to remember and wish him a happy 80th […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Obituary: Leopold Viger
BIDDEFORD — Leopold (Paul) R. Viger, 93, of Biddeford, passed away on Dec. 20, 2023. Leopold was born on June 18, 1930, to Joseph and Ida (Labbe) Viger. On Aug. 13,1955, Paul exchanged vows with his beloved Monique LeBlanc, embarking on a life journey filled with love and shared adventures, notably commemorated by their honeymoon […]
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OOB misses deadline to comply with state housing law, Biddeford makes it just in time
In addition to enacting small changes to comply with LD 2003, Biddeford City Council passed another key affordable housing measure: inclusionary zoning.
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Fire sprinkler system in Saco apartment building extinguishes fire quickly
SACO – The Saco Fire Department responded to a 911 call last week and arrived to find an extinguished apartment fire, thanks to a fire sprinkler system. The Saco Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call shortly before 8 p.m. Dec. 26 from the occupant of an apartment who discovered a fire in a bedroom, […]
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AMVETS Post 1 in Biddeford bring Christmas to Maine Veterans’ Home – Scarborough
rtesy AMVETS Post 1 volunteers purchased, wrapped, and delivered Christmas gifts to the residents of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. “We got a whole truck load!” said Lionel Lamontagne, post 2nd vice commander as he was welcomed by Katie Berthiaume, director of Recreational Therapy at the veterans’ home. She said, “Donations like these from […]
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From Augusta: Leading with compassion in our community
I am writing this column the week before Christmas, knowing that it will be published in shortly after New Year’s Day. While this is certainly a joyous season for many, I want to acknowledge that it can also be a difficult time of year for many of our neighbors. I am thinking of these folks […]
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Letter to the Editor, Jan. 4
Lincoln Village and affordable housing To the editor, The need for affordable housing has never been greater yet it seems that many proposals face community-imposed hurdles. We need to stop saying no to solutions that offer answers to this problem. As the former director of the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry, I have witnessed repeatedly decent […]
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Obituary: Louise (Beauchesne) Tardiff
DAYTON — Louise R. Tardiff, 80, of Dayton, passed away early Thursday morning on Dec. 28, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born in Biddeford on Sept. 15, 1943 a daughter of Roland and Rachel (Gagne) Beauchesne. Louise graduated from St. Andre’s High School, class of 1961. Louise married the love of her life Richard Tardiff on […]
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Move over Stephen King, Biddeford has its own author of spine-tingling fiction
First time novelist Vin Petrini’s book ‘Abbington Cove’ is a ghost story that’s loosely based on the estate at Timber Point.
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From Augusta – A New Year’s wish: Stay warm this winter
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2024. While it’s a time of fresh starts and new beginnings, as Mainers, we are still facing another few months of frigid temperatures and winter storms. My family and I are still preparing for the weeks ahead, and I’m sure you and your family are, too. That’s why I would […]