The sky is a flat, steely-gray expanse, rendering the ocean below it a pale slate lapping against the ash-colored sand so that the lifeless landscape stretches into forever. My usually colorful view from Old Orchard Beach’s Libby Memorial Library Children’s Room windows is just one, solid, cold, misty, gray panorama. One might think that such […]
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Jail resident dies in hospital following medical emergency
Derek Smith had been in custody on terrorizing charges since Oct. 25.
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Alleged school threat suspect apprehended in about two hours
A man who allegedly made a threat last week against Loranger Memorial School remains in custody.
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St. Fotini Bazaar to Go offers luscious Greek pastry, more
Online ordering began Nov. 1 and winds down Nov. 13; pick up days are Nov. 18 and 19 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.
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Obituary: Michael S. Palanza
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Oct. 9, 1973, a bright light and adventurous spirit was born. Michael Scott Palanza was full of life, had the greatest sense of humor and quick wit. He was on the go from the moment he learned to crawl. Michael’s mother, Pam Butler, married Wayne Wilson, and they moved to […]
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Extended absentee, voter registration hours in Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach
Nov. 3 is the last day before the Election Day to request an absentee ballot.
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Franco genealogy group honors past presidents
The group’s next meeting is 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at McArthur Library in Biddeford. Newcomers are welcome.
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Harvest dance to raise money for scholarships
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — An open to the public dance is taking place Saturday night, Nov. 12, from 7-10 p.m. at Duffy’s Tavern and Grill on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. Sponsored by The Old Orchard Alumni Association to raise money for future scholarships, the dance will feature music for all ages from the […]
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Obituary: Steven L. Belanger
OCEAN PARK — Steven Lewis Belanger, 58, of Ocean Park, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at The Lodges Care Center in Springvale. Steven was born on October 28, 1963, a son of Roland and Marjorie (Blackadar) Belanger. He grew up and was educated in the Wethersfield, Connecticut school system, and graduated from Wethersfield High School, […]
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Opinion: Old Orchard Beach Education Association endorses Barbara Roberge for school board
The teachers and educators of the RSU23 Education Association would like to introduce the voters of Old Orchard Beach to Barbara Roberge, the best candidate for the RSU23 School Board. Our Education Association believes in Barbara because she has the experiences, qualities, and values our district needs. Barbara has 23 years of dedicated classroom experience […]