Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution has a new hire and five promotions across various departments. Mikey Rague has been promoted from AVP, Market Manager to VP, Market Manager at the Old Orchard Beach branch. Rague began as a Seasonal Teller, where he dedicated his time for six years before accepting a full-time position as a […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 26
Elect Grohman as Biddeford mayor To the editor, I couldn’t let another day go by without throwing my full support behind Marty Grohman, my neighbor and friend, who’s running for mayor of Biddeford. My late mom, Paulette Beaudoin, a former Maine state representative, spotted his talent early on and nudged him into politics. Trust me, […]
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Community News
Dinner dance takes place in Saco A night of food, music, and fun takes place Saturday, Oct. 28, 5 to 8 p.m. Saco Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Age Friendly Saco, bring back the Fall Dinner Dance at the Saco Community Center. Music will be by the Saco River Jazz, and dinner will be […]
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King announces new Biddeford staff member
BIDDEFORD — The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King, I-Maine, hired three Maine people to support his efforts serving people across Maine. Sarah Stanley is joining Senator King’s team as the York Country regional representative based in Biddeford; Marielle Thete, who previously served as Senator King’s scheduler, is returning to serve as a legislative assistant […]
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Biddeford Saco Veterans Day parade takes place Nov. 11
The communities of Biddeford and Saco are invited to the Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11 to honor those who have served or are serving our country. The day begins with a brief Opening Ceremony at 9:55 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Biddeford (corner of Pool and Alfred). Following the ceremony, […]
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Biddeford highlights support for contractors during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford has a message for contractors during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 22-28. Dust from old lead-based paint, often found in homes built before 1950, is the major source of childhood lead poisoning in Maine. Ordinary renovation and maintenance activities can generate toxic lead dust. Exposure to lead, especially […]
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Haunted? Odd events at York County Court House curious, unnerving
It has been said various times over several years that when employees work at the York County Court House in Alfred at night or even during a weekend day when no one else is around, odd things happen. There can be strange, unnerving happenstances that send a shiver up the spine. It is more than […]
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From Augusta: Worthy constitutional amendments on your ballot this November
Election Day is Nov. 7, and there are plenty of items for residents to vote on. Biddeford voters will choose a new mayor and elect the City Council and School Committee. Polls will be open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, and voters can request and return an absentee ballot now. I’ve already voted, and […]
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Beyond the Headlines: First responders training center to meet critical need
This month the York County Commission voted to designate Oct. 28 as First Responders’ Day. It’s so important that we take the time to appreciate the service of those who are on the front lines. Those who are first to the scene of a fire, first to get to your home to take you to […]
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Obituary: Ronald Nadeau
BIDDEFORD —Ronald N. Nadeau, born on Aug. 21, 1948, in Biddeford, Maine, to proud parents Arthur Nadeau and Laurette Belanger, left this world on October. 20, 2023. He passed away surrounded by his family, and he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, diverse skills, and a passion for life. Ronald retired as a transportation […]