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Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Biddeford city manager will not return

by Sydney Richelieu March 6, 2025

The City Council appointed long time employee Brian Phinney as acting city manager.

County Report: Sheriff’s office deputies have AEDs at the ready

by Tammy Wells March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Patrolling rural York County can sometimes mean a deputy is the first on the scene when a medical event is taking place. Deputies are trained in CPR, first aid and some other medical procedures, and can help until EMS arrives. And now, for the first time, York County Sheriff’s Office deputies have another tool at […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Biddeford affordable housing proposal clears important hurdle

by Sydney Richelieu March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Bateman Partners is one step closer to being approved to build 60 new affordable housing units and renovate 32 more in Biddeford.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Bill to rename bridge in honor of Captain Christopher S. Cash

by Staff report February 27, 2025

In 2004, Captain Cash, who graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School, lost his life as part of a dangerous mission for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post

Oldies Dance Group raises $8,750 for Ronald McDonald House

by Staff report February 27, 2025March 4, 2025

Never let it be said that those who appreciate rock n’ roll music could care less about others. As evidence of that, the Oldies Dance Group’s Benefit Dance last fall set records once again in raising money for the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. The dance raised $8,750 to donate to the Ronald McDonald House […]

Scarborough Leader

In the Know: Scarborough in strongest financial position in years

by Liam Gallagher Assistant Town Manager February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

As the town looks forward to the budget season this spring, it finds itself in the strongest financial position in many years with a significant increase in available unassigned fund balance and an upgraded credit rating. This marked change in financial position did not happen overnight or by accident; prudent budgeting, active investing, and a […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Community News: March 6

February 25, 2025March 4, 2025

TA senior named finalist for National Merit Scholarship Dylan Poirier, a senior at Thornton Academy in Saco, has been selected as a National Merit Scholar finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. Students qualify by achieving a high score on the […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ is new musical at Biddeford’s City Theater

by Staff report February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

City Theater in Biddeford presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” the insightful and hilarious musical this month; it will have audience members shouting, “This is my life!” “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” with book and lyrics by award-winning Joe DiPietro and music by renowned composer Jimmy Brooks, is a witty musical revue that tackles modern love […]