SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings, Maine’s oldest bank, pledged a $30,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine (BGCSM), which will help BGCSM expand its programming in York County. The programming at Biddeford Middle School is led by Zack Mullin, who joined the BGCSM in 2021. In a recent study by […]
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Biddeford High School quarter 4 honor roll
Grade 12 HIGH HONORS Katelyn Ashenfelter, Abigail Bickford, Drew Bouchard, Matthew Bouthillette, Ella Burnell, Peter Burton, Nicholas Carpenter, Baylee Cheetham-Wilmot, Mackenzie Day, Mariah Desrochers, Charlotte Donovan, Ellie Fournier, Hunter Frechette, Helena Gabryszewski, Kaylie Hammond, Brianna Haskell, Amber Huot, Emery Hutchins, Kayleigh Keely, Kalvin Kheang, Annika LeBlond, Hannah McCurry, Lexie Meserve, Brady Nielsen, Emma Paquet, Laura […]
Two family insurance agencies come together
BIDDEFORD — Rousseau Insurance Agency recently acquired the Audie Agency. For 65 years, the two family agencies operated as friendly neighbors just a few doors down from one another in Biddeford. The two agencies share a similar generational history that make the acquisition a natural fit. Rousseau Insurance Agency was established in 1959 by Paul […]
Obituary: Theresa L. Deschambault
BIDDEFORD —Theresa L. Deschambault, passed away on July 7, 2023, in Biddeford, Maine She was born on Sept. 21, 1935, in Biddeford, to her parents Maurice and Irene (Grenier) Breault. Theresa found her lifelong companion in Andre Deschambault, and they were united in marriage on April 23, 1957, at St. Joseph Church. Together, they built […]
Biddeford AMVETS Post 1 holds flag retirement
On June 14, AMVETS Post 1 observed Flag Day with an American flag retirement ceremony. In attendance were AMVETS 2nd Vice Commander, Lionel Lamntagne, trustee Kevin Morin, and Adjutant Gene Foster. Ladies Auxiliary members attending were Laurie Lavertu, Lynda Mouzas, and Terri Lamontagne. Sons of AMVETS participating included Post Sons of AMVETS Squadron 1 Commander […]
Susan Deschambault is running for Biddeford mayor
The Biddeford native has a long history of public service.
Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center seeking nominations for sixth annual Biddeford Hall of Fame
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Biddeford Hall of Fame, an annual BCHC program, now in its sixth year, that recognizes and celebrates the citizens of Biddeford or non-residents who have contributed to the history, heritage and culture of the city or the world at large […]
Rotarians honor those leaving a legacy
SACO — Rotarian Bill Kany led the committee for the 2023 Annual Rotary Awards. The Club has made the effort to say thank you to people or organizations that make a difference in our communities since 1988 in giving out accolades for Private, Public and Humanitarian Awards and Vocational Service Awards. “Most people we have […]
‘ChamberFest’ takes place July 13
The 3rd annual ChamberFest will take place once again in Mechanics Park in Biddeford on Thursday, July 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Over the last couple of years, this has become a signature event for the Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce. It is free and open to the public. ChamberFest is an opportunity […]
‘Sweet Charity,’ a musical, to be performed at Biddeford City Theater July 21-Aug. 6
City Theater in Biddeford presents “Sweet Charity,” the high-energy, dance-filled, comedic musical sensation July 21 through Aug. 6. The musical comedy premiered on Broadway in 1966, where it was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. It was nominated for 9 Tony Awards and won for Fosse’s choreography. With a tuneful, groovy mid-1960s score by Cy […]