Irene M. Turcotte peacefully passed away at Southridge Nursing Home on July 6, 2024. Irene came to Biddeford with her husband and family from Notre Dame Des Bois, Quebec, Canada, in 1949, and remained a lifelong resident of the Biddeford and Saco area. She was devoted to her family and grandchildren. She loved playing games […]
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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Thornton Academy announces honor roll for fourth quarter
Seniors First Honors: Carly Belanger, Guadalupe Asis, Rory Beaudoin, Troy Bolduc, Adelaide Brown, Amelia Carestia, Nathaniel Carnevale, Alexander Chan, Jason Chen, Jeremiah Chessie, Boston Cochrane, Isabella Colley, Olivia Cote, Riley Coxen, Sheneil Cummings, Vittoria Eugenia De Lisio, Guilherme Dos Santos, Jack Dumas, Nora Freeman, Lydia Giroux, Maia Gustafson, Ashley Houde, Youngseo (Kathleen) Kwak, Allison Lefebvre, […]
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Library Links: There’s nautical fun aplenty at Libby Library
I was picking up a few grocery items at the local supermarket when I overheard some other customers talking about battleships at Libby Library. Those who remember the game Battleship, or those new to it can play on a giant version of the beloved board game at the Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach. In […]
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Community News: July 18
Biddeford Recreation nominee for WinterKids grant Biddeford Recreation has been selected as a WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund grant nominee in the Parks and Recreation division for 2024. The Biddeford Recreation Department provides programs that promote social and physical well-being, as well as spaces for the public to engage in healthy lifestyle choices, according to […]
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Community News: July 11
Saco & Biddeford Savings newly renovated Biddeford road closure Aug. 6 Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-8 p.m. As a celebration of National Night Out, Water Street will be closed to traffic from Main Street to High Street on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. In addition, Piersons Lane and Sullivan Street will […]
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Things to Do: July 11
Thursday, July 11 Free Tech Class – Learning About Devices, 1 to 2 p.m., McArthur Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. National Digital Equity Center class. Devices connected to the internet have become a part of our everyday life. Free. FMI, Call 207-571-7210 or email jsanderson@mcarthurlibrary.org. Saturday, July 13 First Parish Bean Suppah, 5 to 6:30 […]
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Saco Greek festival promises good food, music and fun
It’s July in Maine, which means warm weather, relaxation and in Saco, there will be good food, music and fun at the St. Demetrios Greek Festival, taking place Friday through Sunday, July 12-14, in Saco. The festival, as always, features delicious food, both savory and sweet, like Greek spanakopita – spinach pie – lamb shish […]
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Beyond the Headlines: Students recognized for civic leadership
One of my favorite times of the year is high school graduation season. It’s such a special time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of student achievement with the excitement of further career preparation ahead. I have fond memories of donning my maroon and gold at Thornton Academy, as I walked across the stage […]
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Obituary: Susan Diroff
Susan Diroff, aged 76, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024, in her home in Saco, Maine. She was born on Feb. 20, 1948, and raised in Milan, Michigan. She met her husband, Michael Diroff, when they were students at Michigan State University. She worked for many years as a young mother at the Forest […]
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Inside Windham: July 5
Farmer’s Market open The Windham Farmer’s Market is open for the 2024 season. It is located on Turning Leaf Drive near the Stockhouse Restaurant in the heart of North Windham. The town market is a community of producers and makers who share their talents with local shoppers on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]
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