The North Saco Congressional Church on 126 Rocky Hill Road in Saco is having a Christmas Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, bake goods, a White Elephant table and a soup or stew luncheon. FYI, call 207-282-0958. The 24th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
Fundraiser for family of Saco woman struck by car, killed
SACO — Earlier this month, Li Zhen Wu was tragically killed when a vehicle struck her. Affectionately known as Ms. Li, she was hit by a car while she was in a crosswalk near her home on Nov. 1 and died that night at a hospital. She was 73. Though a language barrier prevented many […]
Fitch Ratings affirms UNE’s ‘A+’ credit status, upgrades outlook to ‘positive’
UNE is the sole institution of higher education in New England to receive an outlook revision to positive by Fitch so far in 2023.
Avesta hires former Maine House speaker from Biddeford
The nonprofit housing develop also names a new person to its board.
McArthur Library Board supports books for children recovering from trauma
BIDDEFORD — In 2013, Rebekah Lowell escaped from a decade of domestic abuse and captivity, bringing her young daughters with her. Before she bravely embarked on this daunting journey, she had resigned herself to the idea that a longtime dream of becoming an author was over. Today, she is an award-winning author, illustrator, and surface […]
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces senior management promotions
SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) is pleased to announce several senior management promotions throughout the bank. Bill Kany has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer. This promotion will broaden his responsibilities while maintaining his current duties as in-house counsel. Kany oversees the bank’s Risk, Compliance, Audit, Human Resources and […]
UNE students bring Christmas spirit to Biddeford’s downtown
BIDDEFORD — More than two dozen University of New England students convened in downtown Biddeford on a cold but sunny Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, to give back to their community and bring holiday cheer to the city. Members of the Class of 2026 and students with the Office of Citizenship and Civic Engagement gathered to adorn […]
Many march in Biddeford Saco Veterans Day parade
On a bright and cool Saturday morning last weekend, the Biddeford Saco Veterans Day Parade and Ceremonies honored local veterans. Local veterans groups marching in the parade included AmVets Post #1, American Legion Posts #26 and #96, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. For the first time since the pandemic in 2020, there were four marching […]
Marine Toys for Tots announces Child Poverty Day initiative
Across the nation, 41% of children live at or below the poverty level, according to a Maine Toys for Tots press release. These children face obstacles and hardships every day of the year, and their parents struggle to provide even the basic necessities. As the holiday season approaches, many parents are feeling the effects of […]
Maine Water Company honored by New England Water Works Association
The Maine Water Company recently received the 2023 NEWWA Utility of the Year Award from the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA), the region’s largest and oldest not-for-profit organization of water works professionals. The Utility of the Year Award recognizes utilities which have made significant improvements to the water system infrastructure, customer service, staff training, […]