Maine Senate District 31: Represents Buxton, Old Orchard Beach, Saco Democrat and incumbent Donna Bailey is opposed by Republican Craig Pendleton. DONNA BAILEY City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Former Saco Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals member; former York County Probate Court Judge; two term Representative in the Maine House, one as House Chair of […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 130
Maine House of Representatives District 130: Representing Gorham, Buxton Democrat and incumbent Lynn Copeland, who has served in the Maine Legislature since December of 2022, is opposed by Republican Theodore “Ted” Sirois. Copeland did not respond to the Courier’s candidate questionnaire. THEODORE SIROIS City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Current member of Saco Park & Recreation Advisory Board, […]
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Saco man accused of arson after fire damages Biddeford home
The residents were home at the time of the fire but made it out uninjured, police said.
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As winter approaches, Biddeford shelter remains open
The City of Biddeford is enacting a plan to help those experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months.
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Saco uses new CodeRED emergency alert system
Saco has launched a new, direct emergency notification system, CodeRED. This powerful tool allows Saco’s public safety officials to quickly send urgent alerts to specific areas or the entire city during emergency situations, according to a city press release. The Saco Police Department will use CodeRED exclusively for emergencies, such as severe weather events or […]
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Saco Splash Pad receives unanimous approval from Planning Board
The Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco’s two-year-long dream of building a 1,700-square-foot splash pad at 75 Franklin St. has received unanimous approval from the Saco Planning Board. The project, spearheaded by past Rotary Club President Brenda Pollock, was born out of a desire to create a lasting and impactful contribution to the community’s children, according to […]
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Saco Middle School students spread kindness across the community
SMS students took part in a “Raise Craze” event to spread kindness and raise money last week.
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With new eateries alongside old favorites, Saco ups its food game
More restaurant options are making locals hope the town can become its own food destination.
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Saco City Council prohibits camping in public parks
The ordinance is a response to encampments in Diamond Riverside Park this summer.
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Amid protests over U.S.’s Middle East policy, Saco’s General Dynamics wins $191 million weapons defense deal
Pratt & Whitney has also won a multimillion-dollar contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, for work in North Berwick.