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Saco Greek festival to be in-person for first time since COVID

by Dina Mendros July 6, 2023June 28, 2023

Admission for the event taking place July 14-16 is free.

Obituary: Doris R. Dube

November 14, 2022

SACO — Doris R. Dube, 94, of Saco died Nov. 12, 2022 at Sealrock Nursing Home in Saco. She was born in Biddeford on June 8, 1928, daughter of Edmund and Mary (Letellier) Roy. She was educated and graduated from St. Andre High School in Biddeford. On June 26, 1948, she married Roger J. Dube […]

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Saco police arrest local man on firearms charges

by Dennis Hoey September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

James Townsend, 61, is facing four charges after gunshots were reported on Thursday afternoon.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Obituary: Dr. Robert E. Cummings

July 5, 2022

SACO — Dr. Robert E. Cummings, 79, of Saco, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 2, 2022, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Robert was born August 23, 1942, in Cambridge, Maryland, a son of Edward and Patricia (King) Cummings.  After high school in New Jersey he studied at […]

Local & State, News

Tagged white sharks can’t hide from 1st buoy of its kind in Maine waters

by Gregory Rec June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

The buoy, which transmits real-time notifications when a tagged white shark is nearby, was put into Saco Bay on Tuesday by University of New England faculty and students.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Thornton Academy announces 2021 Summa Cum Laude graduates

May 2, 2022May 30, 2022

The following students will graduate Summa Cum Laude from Thornton Academy. To earn Summa cum Laude, a student must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher. Reese J. Ahearn of Old Orchard Beach, son of Kimberly and Ryan Ahearn, played soccer, competed in both indoor and outdoor track and was an active […]

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Former parks and recreation director sues Saco

by Megan Gray October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Joseph Hirsch, who worked for the city for 25 years, contends the city did not follow procedures that are legally required when firing a public employee.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Obituary – Michael T. Mendros

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

SACO — Michael T. Mendros, 59, of Saco, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at home. He was born in Biddeford on April 13, 1962, a son of Thomas and Antoinette (Antonakos) Mendros. Michael graduated from Thornton Academy, Class of 1980. He lettered in indoor and outdoor track and he participated in soccer […]