BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School Senior Madeline Barrow has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given annually to a senior from each high school in the state in recognition of their academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Biddeford High School, […]
Courier Community
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Library Links: Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach showering public with programs in April
We’re always hearing these little sayings that help us predict the future weather. If the wooly caterpillar has bigger black bands than orange bands the winter will be bad. If the groundhog sees his shadow, then winter is done and gone. Wasp’s nests high up in trees foretells a snowy winter. The one that sits […]
advertisement
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
UNE community members take freezing “plunge” to celebrate Giving Day success
BIDDEFORD — On a blustery day in late March, with the wind chill hovering around just 21 degrees, a group of students, faculty and professional staff from the University of New England braved the cold waters of the Saco River to celebrate a successful 2024 Giving Day, which raised over $180,000 to support students and […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
BHS students receive “A Dose of Reality”
BIDDEFORD — In a proactive initiative to address the dangers of substance misuse, underage drinking, and vaping among teens, Biddeford High School (BHS) hosted the renowned assembly program, “A Dose of Reality,” according to a school department press release. Presented by Emergency Department Nurse Linda Dutil, R.N., this eye-opening program engaged over 800 students in […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News, March 28
Biddeford to mark Vietnam War Veterans Day with memorial event March 29 BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford will mark the Vietnam War Veterans Day with a commemorative ceremony and flag raising at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 29. The event, organized by Mayor Marty Grohman and the Veterans Committee, will be held at Memorial […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
The Ecology School celebrates spring with ‘Good Growing Gathering’ at River Bend Farm
SACO — Gardening workshops and more will be part of The Ecology School’s two-day gathering on growing food in the Northeast at its River Bend Farm campus on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. The weekend will feature workshops appealing to beginner gardeners, as well as those looking to advance their knowledge and skills. […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
BRCOT students take state gold and silver in SkillsUSA Challenge
BIDDEFORD/SACO — Four students from the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology placed in the State SkillsUSA Competition March 15. Gold medalists included Biddeford High School students Anthony Thy and Iainn Parker for Cyber Security and Robert Stetson for Electrical Construction Wiring Knowledge. Silver medalists included Thornton Academy student Forest Hanvey for Computer Information Service. SkillsUSA […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News, March 21
Saco Community Garden meeting to take place March 21 The Saco Community Garden will be holding its Annual Meeting for all renters on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at Koi Asian Cuisine, 11 Elm St., Biddeford. The garden was established by community volunteers in 2009, and is now in its 15th season. The garden […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford resident inducted into Franco American Hall of Fame
AUGUSTA — Biddeford resident Donald Bisson was recently inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame; the induction ceremony took place in the in the Hall of Flags on March 12. “It is with great pride and honor that I celebrate Monsieur Donald Bisson,” said Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. “His leadership and advocacy with the Biddeford […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
SMS honor roll
Saco Middle School students Alex Krauter-Foley Academic Achievement Grade 7; and Tyrel Bishop Academic Achievement Grade 6, made the second quarter honor roll. Their names were left out from the initial listing.