Matthew Stratford will serve as the next school board chair.
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
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Local businesses celebrate wellbeing in Biddeford, Saco
Heart of Biddeford will host its second annual Wellness Crawl starting Jan. 13, offering deals and discounts on wellness classes and activities.
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Downtown OOB to stay open this winter
Local businesses plan to stay open through the off-season in an effort to draw tourists even during the colder months.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Kennebunk voters to decide on noise ordinance next month
An updated noise ordinance would allow for police to take action against excessive noise earlier than 10 pm.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: The wondrous world of libraries, hearts of our communities
Ah, the fresh, clean start to a brand new year. So much promise, so much potential. I am setting aside the “traditional” resolutions this year and focusing instead on this idea: What is out there already that I want to pay attention to and be a part of? First on my list: Libraries. Man, I […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Letters to the editor: Jan. 9
Don’t hate Musk’s wealth On numerous social media platforms, barely a week goes by without someone complaining about Elon Musk’s wealth (currently $442 billion). Every such posting is usually followed by the hateful comments of envious trolls listing all the good that could be done if that money was taken from him and distributed to […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Community News: Jan. 12
Cuddledown donates to veterans’ organization Cuddledown, a provider of luxury bedding and home essentials, donated bedding to the Travis Mills Foundation. The contribution will support post-9/11 recalibrated veterans and their families attending the foundation’s programs, which focus on improving the lives of those impacted by combat-related injuries, according to a foundation press release. The donation […]
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Things to Do: Jan. 9
Thursday, Jan. 9 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. FMI, email [email protected]. Next Stop Comedy, 8 p.m., Banded Brewing Co., Building 13-W, 32 Main St, Biddeford. A night of stand-up comedy featuring the funniest comics from Boston and beyond. Pottery […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
County Report: York County bids farewell to Major Kathryn Mone, Strafford County’s new sheriff
When Kathryn Mone arrived at York County Sheriff’s Office in April 2023 it was just at the right time, both for the agency, and for her. YCSO had just developed the new position of major of operations; Mone had 20 years of law enforcement experience in neighboring New Hampshire, including a four-year stint as […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
County Report: With price guarantee approved, York County Recovery Center moves forward
York County Commissioners have signed off on a $21.9 million guaranteed maximum price for construction of the York County Substance Use Recovery Center. The five-member board made a unanimous vote on Dec. 18, the last meeting of the 2024 calendar year. It was a tangible sign that York County government’s commitment to alleviate the grip […]