South Berwick Town Manager Timothy Pellerin has been nominated to succeed Diana Asanza, who is set to retire after 14 years with the town.
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Annual Ocean Park parade to take place on July 4 after pushback against later date
The longtime tradition in Old Orchard Beach had previously been bumped to July 6, with town officials citing a lack of available police to run security for the event.
Old Orchard Beach proposes $41.2 million budget with 6.5% tax hike
The combined municipal and school budget proposal is 7.6% more than this year’s adopted budget.
Old Orchard Beach votes to limit camping, sleeping in cars
The Town Council voted unanimously to limit camping on both public and private property.
Old Orchard Beach considering limits on public camping, sleeping in cars
The Town Council is expected to vote on the ordinances Tuesday, with the town manager saying that sleeping in vehicles and tents is a public safety hazard.
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.
OOB considers improvements to halfway intersection
A project to improve the traffic flow of various points throughout Old Orchard Beach and Saco could be implemented next year.
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, […]
Old Orchard Beach residents say live music is too loud during off season
Residents living near Patron Mexican Restaurant say the business has live music that lasts well beyond their permitted hours.