The creation of an ad hoc committee will help the city design a concept for the renovation of the park.
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Biddeford helps those experiencing homelessness during extreme heat
Throughout the city, cooling centers and meal programs stayed open later to provide relief.
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What will tourist season in Maine look like? Three towns weigh in
We went to Old Orchard Beach, Bar Harbor and Belgrade to see how business owners and local leaders are preparing for a summer of uncertainty.
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Old Orchard Beach family receives help for child behavioral issues, says ‘You’re not alone’
A family received help for their aggressive child from nonprofit Youth Villages. Now, they want others to know they’re not alone.
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Downtown OOB to stay open this winter
Local businesses plan to stay open through the off-season in an effort to draw tourists even during the colder months.
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OOB considers improvements to halfway intersection
A project to improve the traffic flow of various points throughout Old Orchard Beach and Saco could be implemented next year.
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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, […]
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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.
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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 […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 131
Maine House of Representatives District 131: Represents Old Orchard Beach Democrat and incumbent Lori Gramlich is opposed by Republican Scott Eccleston, a Vietnam era Army veteran and retired operating room nurse. Eccleston did not respond to the Courier’s candidate questionnaire. LORI GRAMLICH City/Town: Old Orchard Beach Relevant Experience: Served three terms, (six years) in the […]