Maine House of Representatives District 131: Represents Old Orchard Beach Democrat and incumbent Lori Gramlich is opposed by Republican Scott Eccleston, a Vietnam era Army veteran and retired operating room nurse. Eccleston did not respond to the Courier’s candidate questionnaire. LORI GRAMLICH City/Town: Old Orchard Beach Relevant Experience: Served three terms, (six years) in the […]
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OOB to vote on mobile home park rent control
The proposed ordinance would limit how much rent could increase for mobile home park residents in Old Orchard Beach.
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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.
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Missing 80-year-old man from Old Orchard Beach found safe
Police had issued a silver alert for Allan Altobell after he left his home on foot Friday morning.
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Saco historian brings his fascination with the past to his modern day job
Peter Scontras was named the first Saco City Historian in January.
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Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels
Water-quality testing at Ocean Park in Old Orchard Beach and Mackerel Cove in Harpswell found bacteria levels several times higher than what the EPA considers safe.
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Rip currents are on the rise in Maine, along with swimmers in distress
Packing high winds and high seas, last winter’s wallop completely remodeled the underwater topography of the surf zone – leading to dozens of beach rescues this summer.
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Old Orchard Beach voters approve $9.8 million sewer bond, $16.9 million school budget
Old Orchard Beach voters approved a $9.8 million sewer bond to complete upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment facility and pump station last week. The bond was approved with 816 votes in favor and 148 against. Led by consulting firm Woodard and Curran, the project will address critical issues such as code, safety, capacity, structural […]
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Old Orchard Beach approves $23.8 million municipal budget
The budget for FY25 is up about $1.4 million from last year’s budget.
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OOB residents to vote on $9.8 million sewer bond
The project is one of “resiliency,” client strategist Brent Bridges said last week.