The Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department will once again be presenting its annual Concerts In The Ballpark series every Thursday evening starting July 6 at the Historic Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach. The only endorsed Aerosmith tribute band, Draw The Line, will perform. Volunteer opportunities are available by calling Stephanie at 207-590-9223. Doors open at […]
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In photos: Families dig Ocean Park’s sand sculpture contest
The 37th annual competition inspires the creation of giant feet, a lobster piloting a chariot and a UFO.
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Rain delays the start of the summer rush for Maine’s seasonal businesses
Seafood and ice cream shacks, boat rides and baseball have all taken a hit from the unusually wet weather.
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Resident injured in Old Orchard Beach house fire
The cause of the fire at 44 Colby Ave. is under investigation but does not appear suspicious, according to the fire chief.
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Crews respond to late night structure fire in Old Orchard Beach
The fire in a 3-story wood frame building drew firefighters from 4 towns.
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Old Orchard Beach referendum, a vote against ‘mega stores’ or extreme limit on competition?
Voters on June 13 will decide if the town should place further limits on the size of recreational marijuana stores that some say are designed to benefit only one man.
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Rotary Club sponsors 28th annual Middle School Essay Contest
BIDDEFORD – The Rotary Club of Biddeford-Club, according to a May 25 news release, has a proud tradition of holding a “What the Word Family Means to Me” essay competition for eighth-grade students from Biddeford Middle School, Loranger Memorial School, Saco Middle School, Saint James School, and Thornton Academy Middle School. The students focus on […]
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Maine now has a state butterfly thanks to 2 inquisitive fifth graders
The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine’s official butterfly.
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Beyond the Headlines – Your mental health matters
As the adage goes, it’s important to stop and smell the roses. Meaning, in our daily hustle and bustle, we all must find ways of taking a reset moment and appreciate all life has to offer. It’s easier said than done, as I’m writing this column in the car on our way to Bar Harbor […]
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Two people suffer cuts in Old Orchard Beach
Both individuals were taken to a hospital for treatment.