United Way of Southern Maine’s (UWSM) Women United invested $299,500 in programs that advance the health and financial stability of single mothers and their children. The investments include the Giving Circle’s first investments in programs serving York County and renewed support for two programs in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood. Janice Avignon, Chair of Women United’s Community […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Local resident earns academic achievements
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester at Saint Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire: Kieya Dion, Psychology (BA), Class of 2024; Mary Halle, Nursing (BS), Class of 2023; Jacob Lamontagne, French (BA), Class of 2023; all of Saco.
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Arundel officials kick off conversation about affordable housing development
Town Manager Keith Trefethen pitched the select board on constructing affordable housing on Bergeron Drive.
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Political newcomer beats incumbent Larry Mead in Old Orchard Beach Town Council race
School Board Members Donna Moutsatsos and Peter Flaherty were re-elected.
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Biddeford City Theater presents ‘Elf the Musical’
Based on one of the most beloved holiday films in recent years, City Theater is thrilled to bring “Elf the Musical” to their stage. The holiday-film turned-musical features songs by Tony Award nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. This comedic confection that will […]
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Obituary: Robert B. MacLeod Jr.
KENNEBUNKPORT — Robert B. MacLeod Jr., 87, of Kennebunkport died on No. 3, 2023 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford after a battle with dementia and pulmonary fibrosis. Bob was born on March 14, 1936, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Robert and Elizabeth (Read) MacLeod and was the oldest of the four sons. He was […]
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Saco has its first female mayor, School Board chair triumphs over challenger
Sixty-five percent of voters cast their ballots in favor of a new charter amendment.
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Martin Grohman wins the race for Biddeford mayor
Doris Ortiz and Marc Lessard were re-elected as councilors at-large.
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Community events
Wabanaki Stories by Native American Storyteller and Historian, Anne Jennison, will be held Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm,. at the McArthur Library in Biddeford. Amission is free, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited. Each year the Biddeford Historical Society presents a day of celebration at the historic First Parish […]
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Family,friends, food, and football at Libby Memorial Library
Nothing says fall quite like sitting all bundled up in the bleachers under the glare of the stadium lights on a crisp autumn evening and cheering one’s team to victory. We are so thrilled to be able to congratulate the Old Orchard Beach High School Gulls on their continued success on the field this season. […]