Rachel P. Saucier, 96, formerly of Saco, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Pinnacle Health & Rehabilitation in Sanford, after a four year battle with dementia. She was born in Biddeford the youngest of eight children of Edouard and Rosilda (St. Michel) Petit. She graduated from Biddeford High School, class of 1945. On July […]
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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Letters to the Editor, May 30
Vote against new schools Saco voters will be deciding on two new schools to be built. Without knowing all of the details, I am concerned about the financial impact on taxes the schools will have on citizens; particularly older and fixed-income people. A new school is an exciting and curious topic, no doubt, and there […]
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Senator Collins speaks at Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony
U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered the keynote address at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery during its Memorial Day event on Monday. “For more than a century and a half, Americans have faithfully kept the trust,” Collins said. “From the founding of our nation to today, it is estimated that more than 41 million American men […]
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Feed a bird, soothe a soul: bird feeding helps seniors
There really is no time of the year when feeding birds isn’t productive and rewarding. Winter, spring, summer or fall … once the birds know there is something to eat, they’ll spread the word and start flocking to feeders. I’m not sure how it happens. Does one bird find the treasure trove and subsequently alert […]
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Community News, May 30
Genealogy workshop takes place June 1 The Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will hold an in-person genealogy workshop on Saturday, June 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the South Portland Congregational Church located at 301 Cottage Road. People are invited to bring their laptops to review and apply genealogy basics that […]
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Local students earn academic honors
Lily Charlotte LeBlanc of Dayton, a sophomore majoring in biology, was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester at Clarkson University. Taylor Wildes of Biddeford was among 18 student-athletes recognized for their outstanding contributions to the success of the American International College (AIC) Department of Athletics. She was presented one of the […]
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York County Commissioners OK homeless assistance plan
Agencies that aid homeless people in York County now have a new source of funds designed to provide a helping hand – one that can help provide supports like a security deposit for an apartment, or for someone housed, a car repair so they can get to work and keep their home. About a year […]
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Obituary: Adrienne Laroche
Adrienne Vivian Laroche (nee Nadeau), 85, of Athol, Massachusetts, passed away on May 17, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1939 to Fabiola and Adrien Nadeau in Hollis, Maine, and grew up in Saco and Biddeford. Adrienne was a loving, fun, and curious individual who kept up with current events and popular culture. She […]
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Obituary: Roger Bastarache
Roger Urbain Bastarache, owner of R & W Engraving and Quick Copy Center and lifelong resident of Maine has passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on May 16, 2024. Roger was born on Aug. 7, 1954, in Biddeford, Maine, to Therese and Joseph Bastarache. As a child, Roger was active in Boy […]
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Inside Gray: May 24
Memorial Day Parade and wreath laying The Gray Memorial Day Parade on will kick off at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Russell School, 8 Gray Park, and continue to the Civil War Memorial at the corner of Shaker Road and Main Street for a wreath laying ceremony. Then, the parade will continue to American Legion […]
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