Barbara Richardson Murray died in peace and beauty on Oct. 10, 2023, just shy of her 98th Birthday. She was born Oct. 18, 1925, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Jasper (1900-1965) and Annabelle (LaPlante) Richardson (1899-1931). Raised in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, she was a proud graduate of the Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1946 — and […]
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Biddeford independent intends to run for Congress in 2024
Frustrated by what he sees as inaction from Maine’s representatives, Elias Bassile intends to run for federal office.
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Planning Board punts on Lincoln Village development
Another public hearing to discuss the development will take place at the next Planning Board meeting on Oct. 17.
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Community News
Maine master naturalists to lead a Biddeford City Tree Walk on Oct. 22 BIDDEFORD – Saco Valley Land Trust (SVLT) and Heart of Biddeford are hosting a city tree walk in Downtown Biddeford. The walk will be led by Maine Master Naturalists, Raquel Miller and Gracie Ballou on Sunday, Oct. 22. Participants are encouraged to […]
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Obituary: Georgette M. Hamel
BIDDEFORD — Georgette Mabel Hamel, 93, of Biddeford, passed away surrounded by her family late Monday evening on Oct. 2, 2023, at home. She was born in Biddeford on Oct. 3, 1929, a daughter of Phillerom and Corrine (Thibeault) Descoteaux. She was educated from Biddeford schools. On Oct. 22, 1949, she married her husband William […]
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Obituary: Malcolm Parsons III
Malcolm Edward Parsons III, son, brother, uncle, friend, avid outdoorsman. Malcolm “Mal” Parsons died peacefully at his home on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the age of 54. Malcolm was born in Biddeford, Maine, on Dec. 28, 1968. Graduated Biddeford High School class of 1987 and became certified at Northeast Technical Institute in HVAC and […]
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Obituary: Daniel Cullinan
Daniel Edward Cullinan, age 71, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Kim Beckwith Cullinan. Devoted son of the late Hugh Xavier and Jeannette Antionette Larochelle Cullinan. Brother of Barbara Cullinan of Augusta, Maine, Elaine (David) Kjos of Santa Cruz, California, and James (Deb) Cullinan of Chandler, Arizona. […]
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Even without a physical space, Engine pledges to continue supporting local artists
Acting Executive Director Sarah Lafortune says the organization intends to continue programming for artists, potentially in a gallery space hosted by a third party.
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Project agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers on the agenda for next Saco City Council meeting
The project partnership agreement aims to mitigate coastal erosion at Camp Ellis.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
When we think of October, we often think of the bright red, orange, and yellow leaves that set the hills and mountains of Maine on fire. However, October is also known for another color: pink. Pink is the color that breast cancer survivors – as well as their friends and families — use to spread […]