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Biddeford native in semi-finals for Maxim magazine competition

July 20, 2020

BIDDEFORD — Destinee Cyr, a native of Biddeford, is in competition for the chance to appear on the cover of a future edition of Maxim magazine. Cyr, 28, is now in the Semi-Final round in the annual competition, in which fans vote for which aspiring model from across North America will grace the cover of […]

Local & State, News

Pared-down Maine school budgets head to voters for approval

by Gillian Graham July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Superintendents have made cuts to teaching positions and programs, while also anticipating pandemic-related expenses.

Local & State, News

Biddeford council supports zoning for new courthouse

by Gillian Graham June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

Neighbors have opposed the project, which they say is out of character with the neighborhood.

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Biddeford parking enforcement back in effect as of Thursday, June 18

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

BIDDEFORD — All posted parking restrictions in Biddeford will be enforced as of Thursday, June 18, including both time-limited spaces and pay-to-park lots. The Biddeford Police Department has taken a hands-off approach to parking enforcement in the downtown area over the past several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As our downtown businesses begin to […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies, Sports, Varsity Maine

50 years later, memories of St. Louis High remain strong in Biddeford

by Mike Lowe May 31, 2020May 13, 2021

The school has been closed since 1970, but its athletic legacy is fondly remembered by those who played there.

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City and town halls in southern Maine begin to reopen to the public

by Gillian Graham May 25, 2020May 25, 2020

As municipal offices open back up, officials are still encouraging Maine residents to do business online when they can.

Local & State

School bus makes special deliveries in Biddeford. See the photos.

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

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Smitty’s Cinema in Biddeford to close, citing pandemic

by Dennis Hoey May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

The family-owned chain says its theaters in Sanford, Windham, Topsham and Tilton, New Hampshire, will reopen as soon as they are allowed and can do so safely.