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A chat with a U.S. senator at Biddeford Middle School

by Tammy Wells February 5, 2023February 7, 2023

Sen. Angus King spent about 45 minutes online from his Brunswick home with STEM students in grades 7 and 8.

Obituary: Kenneth Paradis

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

OLD TOWN and OLD ORCHARD — It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our brother, Kenny, on Jan. 30, 2023, after a brief illness. Kenny was born No. 20, 1932, the fifth child of Louis J. and Melvina (Duplessis) Paradis. He grew up in Old Town, graduating from Old Town High […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Warming centers to open due to frigid cold in Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach

by Tammy Wells February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

With very cold temperatures and wind chills in the forecast, warming shelters are opening in Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach. • In Biddeford, a warming center opens 9 a.m. Friday Feb. 3 at the J. Richard Martin Community Center, 189 Alfred St., and will close at 7 a.m. Monday Feb. 6. People should use […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

February start for Maine Turnpike project in Saco

by Tammy Wells February 1, 2023January 31, 2023

The $41.9 million project includes improvements to Exit 36, creation of Exit 35 new collector roads and more and is slated to be complete late in 2025.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Schlaver appointed to Ward 5 Biddeford City Council seat

by Tammy Wells January 27, 2023January 31, 2023

“You can see and feel a vibrancy here and I truly believe that the city on the whole is heading in a positive direction,” said Schlaver. “I’m looking forward to continuing the progress and living and working in such a wonderful place.”

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Signup now for Feb. 13 sweetheart community meal

January 26, 2023January 24, 2023

Age Friendly Saco and Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center are hosting the meal.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Biddeford’s retiring Police Chief Roger Beaupre reflects on his career

by Tammy Wells January 24, 2023

“I wanted to make this a class act,” he said of the police department. Those who know of his work say he has.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies

Real estate professionals see market balance ahead

by Tammy Wells January 23, 2023

The president of the York County Council of the Maine Association of Realtors said she is feeling positive about the year ahead. “My thought is it will become a more balanced market, which is always healthier,” said Teri Woods.