Here in Maine, we’re not like other states. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. The mom and pop shops, the fledging businesses, the self-employed people — they are a huge part of what makes Maine so special. During this time of uncertainty and stress, when we have to practice social distancing, there are […]
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.
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Robert G. St. Ours
BIDDEFORD — Robert G. St. Ours, 90, of Lewiston went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2020, at home. Born in Biddeford on Sept. 1, 1929, he was the son of William and Adele (Francoeur) St. Ours, he was one of three children. He was educated by the Saint Joseph’s Grammar School and St. […]
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Full Plates provides summer grants to RSU 23 and Biddeford Schools
RSU 23 is the winner of 16 County Summer Grant Competition
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Coming together for the tourism industry
Tourism is possibly the most critical industry across all of Maine’s economy. In 2018, 37 million people visited Maine. Those guests added $610 million to our state tax base and were responsible for $2.6 billion going directly to workers. In Old Orchard Beach, the thousands of visitors who come into our town on any given […]
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Candles UNITE to celebrate graduates in Biddeford and Saco
BIDDEFORD/SACO — On May 1, Biddeford Superintendent Jeremy Ray and Thornton Academy Headmaster Rene Menard released a video announcing a United Senior Recognition Project along with a joint Senior Night honoring all Class of 2020 Seniors in Biddeford and Saco. The Candles UNITE for Seniors entails lighting of candle-sized light bulbs in the school colors […]
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Correction
Kaitlin Halle , grade 11, was mistakently left off the Old Orchard Beach Honor Roll. Kaitlin made the Highest Honor Roll.
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Saco Pre-K to move to former Toddle Inn
The city, school department and facility owner reach a tentative agreement.
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Children under 5 among most undercounted in last census
Counting every person in the United States in a census every 10 years is a challenge. But counting every infant and toddler in the country may be one of the most challenging parts of the job. Parents and adults with young children often don’t realize they need to include all children who live with them […]
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New priest for Scaroborough church
SCARBOROUGH —Bishop Robert P. Deeley of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has assigned a new priest for the Scarborough church, effective Aug. 1. Fr. Peter Shaba, SMA, has been appointed parochial vicar at St. Bartholomew Parish in Cape Elizabeth, St. John & Holy Cross Parish in South Portland, and St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in […]
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Scarborough Public Safety Building up and running
I’m very pleased to report that as you read this all of the town’s first responders from Fire, EMS, Police, and Dispatch are now working out of our brand new facility located next to Town Hall at 275 U.S, Route 1. As you may imagine there are hundreds of details and logistical challenges that go […]
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