The Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department will once again be presenting its annual Concerts In The Ballpark series every Thursday evening starting July 6 at the Historic Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach. The only endorsed Aerosmith tribute band, Draw The Line, will perform. Volunteer opportunities are available by calling Stephanie at 207-590-9223. Doors open at […]
Dina Mendros
Dina is Executive Editor for the Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, the Kennebunk Post, the Scarborough Leader and the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Sentry. She is a born and bred Mainer living in Saco.
Obituary: Robert J. Rousselle
BIDDEFORD — Robert J. Rousselle, 73, of Biddeford, passed away suddenly on Thursday afternoon, June 29, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Biddeford, Maine on Sept. 11, 1949, a son of Roland and Emilienne (Binette) Rousselle. He was educated in the Biddeford school system and graduated from St. Louis High […]
Thornton Academy Announces 4th quarter honor roll
SENIORS First Honors Punnisa (Mint) Amornsirikul, Amelia Benoit, Alexis Bernier, Carlotta Boffa, Emma Boissonneault, Damian Bracy, Nhat Cao, Emily Coleman, Tyler Cote, Owen Critchley, Gianna DiBiase, Rose Dinh, Spencer Doran, Jessica Dow, Estella Duquette, Carlos Eboli Fernandez, Adeline Falardeau, Maria Faraldi, Madalena Faustino, Alicia Figueroa Portoles, Logan Genender, Renee Gonneville, Eden Harriman, Charlotte Hill, Clara […]
Sr. Therese Bouthot S.C.I.M. turns 101
Sister Therese Bouthot recently celebrated her 101st birthday at St. Joseph’s Convent in Biddeford. In honor of her birthday, a plane flew over the convent with a banner wishing her a Happy 101st Birthday. Bouthot, the other sisters and her family went outside to see the plane as it flew by. Bouthot, who was born […]
Obituary: Rolande M. Ouellette
BIDDEFORD —Rolande M. Ouellette, 76, of Biddeford, passed away early Friday morning on June 30, 2023, at home. She was born in Saco on May 20, 1947, a daughter of Roland and Marie (Breton) Baron. She was educated from Biddeford High School. Earlier, Rolande was employed by Allied Shoe and Herman Shoe. Her generous and […]
Free activities for Parks & Rec Month this July
Scarborough Community Services invites everyone of any age or ability to join us in celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month this July! This year’s theme, “Where Community Grows”, celebrates the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of communities. “This year’s theme is so […]
Biddeford to hold River Jam Festival in August
Biddeford celebrates life on the Saco River with the River Jam Festival and Fringe Fest on Aug. 18-19, 2023. The festival hits its stride with the arts extravaganza Fringe Fest on Main Street Friday night hosted by Engine as well as special dance performances on the side of The Levee by vertical dance performers, BANDALOOP. […]
Beyond the Headlines: Pride is personal
Making history as the first and only openly LGBTQ+ member of the York County Commission means Pride Month is personal. I find it incredibly important to ensure that representation doesn’t go to waste. I’ve always believed that when you have diverse voices at the table, policy decisions and outcomes are directly impacted through the demonstration […]
Hummingbirds: Flying avian gems
Every year about this time, it happens. I get things ready and all set out, and then I wait. But I never have to for very long. Within days, if that, I hear the loud familiar buzz and rush of air, and there it is…the first hummingbird at my feeder. And every year, without fail, […]
Saco Middle School announces fourth quarter honor roll
Grade 8 High Honors Dylan Bandara, Sarah Berg, Caleb Bernier, Michael Berry, Livia Borba Eing, Benjamin Brown, Keenan Burgess, Nadia Christidis, Claire Cochran, Maddison Collin, Chloe Doiron, Emma Dumont, Noah Fullerton, Allison Garland, Addison Gould, Benjamin Guillemette, Hannah Kenniston, Precieux Mbolela, Aiden Morin, Emma Morton, Griffin Mula-Howard, Khloe Parise, Kaylee Pellerin, Lucy Perry, Addison Petit, […]
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