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Mary’s Walk returns to in-person event in Saco on March 20

by Tammy Wells March 3, 2022March 1, 2022

Held in memory of Mary Kerry Libby, the annual event raises funds for the Maine Cancer Foundation.

Tasty! Biddeford Saco Restaurant Week returns March 13-19

March 3, 2022March 1, 2022

There will be unique specials, promotional discounts – who could ask for more?

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State, News

Saco Drive-In closing after more than 80 years in business

by Gillian Graham March 1, 2022March 2, 2022

The landmark theater, which has been sold to a trailer dealership, opened on Route 1 in Saco in 1939 and is the oldest drive-in in Maine and one of the oldest in the country.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Saco Drive-in Theater closed, property sold

by Tammy Wells March 1, 2022

The owners announced the closure of the venue on Monday, Feb. 28 in a social media posting.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Obituary: Claudia E. Roy

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

SACO — Claudia Elaine Roy, 86, of Saco, Maine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Claudia was born in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 5, 1936, a daughter of Albert E. and Cora (Evans) Hanson.  She was educated in the Old Orchard Beach school system. In 1956, Claudia married her […]

Local & State

Biddeford group to erect statue to acknowledge pain inflicted on Maine tribes

by Gillian Graham February 28, 2022February 27, 2022

It will depict Sachem Squando of the Saco Tribe, whose son was drowned by English sailors in 1675.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Claiming he was armed, man robs Old Orchard Beach 7-Eleven

by Tammy Wells February 27, 2022February 27, 2022

Police say no one was injured.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Saco Middle School 2nd quarter honor roll

February 24, 2022February 17, 2022

The following students made the second quarter Saco Middle School honor roll. Class of 2024 High Honors: Brayden Achorn, Joyce Shimba Bambi, Emily Beaulieu, Nathan Bergeron, Daniel Bishop, Brooke Bodnar, Lillian Bolduc, Alice Browne,Calla Burman, Nikolaos Christidis, Isabelle Danis, Grace Derosier, Allison Doyon, Mia Ducasse, Sienna Eldred, Theresa Eng, Irina Erakovic, Amelia Getchell, Hamilton Greene, […]