The Biddeford City Council rejected bids to build a new Gilbert Boucher Bathhouse.
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Gluten free and just as sweet: Sweets and Co opens in Saco
Baker Lorraine Fagela is offering up gluten-free treats at her first Saco cafe.
Despite moratorium, Biddeford council allows Pepperell Mill condo conversions
The six-month moratorium the council passed last month remains in place for other projects.
Saco, OOB, Biddeford voters elect new, old faces Nov. 5
Saco voters approve raise for elected officials Saco voters approved a raise for elected officials on Nov 5. The vote passed with 7,308 in favor and 3,630 against. The City Charter amendment will increase stipends for the mayor, city councilors, and school board members. The amendment increases the mayor’s annual stipend from $3,600 to $10,000, […]
Old Orchard Beach voters approve mobile home rent control ordinance
The voter-approved ordinance will ensure lot rents for mobile home park residents can only increase by 5% yearly, except under special circumstances.
Lights On Afterschool highlights the importance of after-school programs in Biddeford
The after-school program Learning Works aims to help students who need an extra boost in school.
Saco celebrates splash pad groundbreaking
City officials say they hope to have the splash pad open by May of 2025.
Biddeford enters moratorium on condo conversions
Condo conversions at Pepperell Mills could be detrimental to the downtown area, some say.
Maine Senate District 31
Maine Senate District 31: Represents Buxton, Old Orchard Beach, Saco Democrat and incumbent Donna Bailey is opposed by Republican Craig Pendleton. DONNA BAILEY City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Former Saco Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals member; former York County Probate Court Judge; two term Representative in the Maine House, one as House Chair of […]
Maine House of Representatives District 130
Maine House of Representatives District 130: Representing Gorham, Buxton Democrat and incumbent Lynn Copeland, who has served in the Maine Legislature since December of 2022, is opposed by Republican Theodore “Ted” Sirois. Copeland did not respond to the Courier’s candidate questionnaire. THEODORE SIROIS City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Current member of Saco Park & Recreation Advisory Board, […]