South Portland Historical Society will present the next in its fall lecture series on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the South Portland Community Center. Lighthouse historian and author Jeremy D’Entremont will give an illustrated lecture on the lighthouses of Casco Bay. For more information about D’Entremont and the lecture, read on to the end of this […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Council Corner: A fond farewell from Councilor Jean-Marie Caterina
It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent all the people of Scarborough since 2013. I came in with the dogs and plovers on the beach and will leave with the Gorham Connector. There have been major changes in Scarborough over the ensuing years. As is true with all things, life changes. It […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Letter: Opposition to Yard South uses information directly from applicant
A recent letter to the Sentry (“Yard South embodies South Portland’s housing values,” Oct. 15) criticized the No Yard South group for spreading “misinformation and fear.” Similar letters have appeared in the Portland Press Herald. Information distributed by NYS is taken directly from the pre-application and application submissions submitted to the Planning Department by PK […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Despite moratorium, Biddeford council allows Pepperell Mill condo conversions
The six-month moratorium the council passed last month remains in place for other projects.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Saco, OOB, Biddeford voters elect new, old faces Nov. 5
Saco voters approve raise for elected officials Saco voters approved a raise for elected officials on Nov 5. The vote passed with 7,308 in favor and 3,630 against. The City Charter amendment will increase stipends for the mayor, city councilors, and school board members. The amendment increases the mayor’s annual stipend from $3,600 to $10,000, […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Obituary: Rodney Thibodeau, 1976-2024
Rodney Thibodeau, 48, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. He was born June 22, 1976, in Biddeford, the son of Raynald and Claudette Souliere Thibodeau. Rodney attended local schools and graduated from Biddeford High School. Rodney was a great guy with a big heart, a great sense of humor and he was a very hard […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Obituary: Shirley L. Meserve
Shirley L. Parker Meserve, 88, died peacefully on Nov. 2, 2024, at Biddeford Estates from multiple illnesses she refused to let family and friends know about. She was a very stubborn person. She was born in Biddeford, Maine, on Jan. 10, 1936, the daughter of Richard and Ruth Parker of Saco. She attended Saco schools […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
City Theater presents Irving Berlin’s ‘Holiday Inn’
Celebrate the holidays this year with City Theater. The theater will present the Christmas play “Holiday Inn,” a recent Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. This new musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, features almost two […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough boys win cross country state title
Red Storm soccer teams still alive as well.
Posted inElection 2024, Scarborough Leader
Doherty, Fellows elected to Scarborough Town Council
Scott Doherty and Cory Fellows won a three-way race for two seats on the Scarborough Town Council. Fellows received 7,962 votes, Doherty received 7,559 votes, and candidate Crescencia Maurer received 6,316 votes. The pace of growth and affordability of living in Scarborough following a revaluation were major themes for all three candidates. Meanwhile, Bill Donovan […]
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