BIDDEFORD — Bruce Robert Milliard, 70, of Biddeford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Biddeford on January 21, 1954, a son of Euclid “Pete” and Orella (Morin) Milliard. He grew up in Saco and graduated from Thornton Academy, class of 1972. Bruce went […]
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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Obituary: Laura Blaisdell
SPRINGVALE — Laura J. Blaisdell, 65, of Springvale, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Laura was born in Biddeford on June 9, 1958, a daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Dumont) Clegg. Her youth was spent growing up in Biddeford, and later in Saco, and she graduated from […]
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Letters to the Editor, April 18
Should residents pay for Saco turn lane To the editor, This letter is relevant to Saco taxpayers. WHAT: On Monday, April 22 Saco will consider approving a budget allocation of $308,233 to help a private developer pay for a 2018 site plan condition of approval. WHY: After the City Council granted a Contract Zone Agreement […]
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York County comes together as damaging April storm wreaks havoc on grid
Emergency officials, communities and residents pitch in.
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BHS hosts line crews restoring power to community
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School provided support to the community’s power restoration efforts by hosting over 100 line crews from Central Maine Power. These dedicated workers have been tirelessly working to restore power to our communities, and Biddeford High School provided them with a place to rest and get warm after their long 17-hour shifts, […]
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Obituary: Father Albert Colpitts
SACO — Father Albert Colpitts, 81, of The Wardwell, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born in Biddeford on Aug. 25, 1942, a son of Thomas A. and Helen M. Dubois Colpitts and educated in Biddeford schools, graduating from Biddeford High School with the Class of 1960. Following high […]
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Higher state valuations, inflation, leads to 7.38 percent York County budget increase
ALFRED – Inflation and increases in the state government’s valuation of county municipalities has led to a proposed 7.38 percent increase in York County government’s budget and an estimated 9.6 percent increase in municipal assessments for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The proposed budget is $25.16 million, with $21.55 million to be raised […]
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Letters to the Editor: April 11
Craig Pendleton running for Maine Senate To the editor, One of the main reasons why I want to represent the communities of Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Buxton in the Maine Senate is because of my many close and personal connections to the area. The Pendleton family is well-known in these parts. The Camp Ellis […]
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Windham gets 2 new eateries
A bakery featuring individually sized treats has opened this month in Windham in the former home of Cece’s Diner. Pine Tree Bakery was to open April 10 at 1557 Bridgton Road. The 1,500-square-foot space can seat 38 customers, according to owner and baker Lesa Beck. Pine Tree will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 […]
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Walton of Biddeford High School named Maine’s Athletic Administrator of the Year by MIAAA & Professional of the Year by NCS4
BIDDEFORD — At the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) annual conference this week, Biddeford School Department’s Director of Athletics Dennis Walton was honored as Maine’s 2024 Athletic Administrator of the Year. Walton has been the director of athletics, overseeing Biddeford High School and Biddeford Middle School athletics and coaches for nearly 20 years. MIAAA recognizes […]