Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

04/12/2023

Democrat Bill King was running for re-election as York County Sheriff and the Rev. David Corbett, a Republican making a bid for state senate and who worked for the sheriff's office 20 years ago, began talking on the campaign trail last year.

Democrat Bill King was running for re-election as York County Sheriff and the Rev. David Corbett, a Republican making a bid for state senate and who worked for the sheriff's office 20 years ago. began talking on the campaign trail last year.

04/12/2023

Property taxes have not been paid on the vacant parcel for a decade. If the city acquires the land, it would be turned over to the developer. Part of the overall agreement would see One Diamond Development LLC install a bike path and RiverWalk.

04/12/2023

"My mission is to inspire students to become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world," said Goulet, whose preschool was named Maine and New England Veteran Business of the Year

04/12/2023

"Carmen was really a leader in our state in terms of innovations," said Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows of Bernier, Biddeford's former longtime city clerk.

"Carmen was really a leader in our state in terms of innovations," said Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows of Carmen Bernier, Biddeford's former longtime city clerk.

04/12/2023

Commendations were awarded and there was recognition for meritorious service as well as others.

04/05/2023

It is an informal get-together of people eager and happy to converse in the language that for most involved, represents their heritage.

04/05/2023

The town council's decision to schedule receipt of license applications ahead of a June 13 referendum "likely rises to the level of an abuse of discretion," wrote Justice Richard Mulhern.

04/05/2023

A November gunfire incident remains under investigation by Biddeford Police. There were no injuries reported in either incident.

03/30/2023

‘Welcome home,' was not often heard 50 years ago. These veterans hear it more, now.

'Welcome home,' was not often heard 50 years ago. It is, now.

03/30/2023

Kristy Cyr told Biddeford officials she had not been looking for a new position, but an opportunity presented itself.

03/30/2023

A runway show, salsa band, food, drink, more - all to aid a new playground project for downtown Biddeford.

03/30/2023

Police said there were three loaded handguns in the car- two with rounds in the chambers.

03/30/2023

Christina Q. Shea, a former S**o School Board member, pleaded guilty to the charge in U.S. District Court in Portland in November.

03/30/2023

BIDDEFORD – Biddeford High School senior Hannah McCurry was selected as the 2023 Principal’s Award recipient. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given annually to a senior from each high school in recognition of their academic achievement and citizenship. “Througho...

03/22/2023

Thornton Academy's Will Davies was named Mr. Basketball March 10. His father, Bob Davies was an Old Orchard Beach High School senior when he was named was Mr. Basketball 29 years ago.

And oh yes, they're related. Thornton Academy's Will Davies was named Mr. Basketball March 10. His father, Bob Davies was an Old Orchard Beach High School senior when he was named was Mr. Basketball 29 years ago,

03/22/2023

The business would replace a long vacant convenience store.

03/22/2023

Ceremony and flag raising is 2 p.m. at Memorial Park, at the corner of Alfred and Pool streets.

03/22/2023

Dee-licious!

03/21/2023

York County government possesses thousands of records - like those housed in the Registry of Deeds, which are received and recorded and already available online. But there are other records too, and some of them are fascinating.

03/16/2023

City Manager Jim Bennett cited a challenging budget process, among other, unspecified pressing issues as a reason for the pause. Interim Police Chief JoAnne Fisk will continue in the role.

03/16/2023

The policies created would be voted on by the city council. 'This is to help us get the solutions and do the work,' said Councilor Doris Ortiz.

03/16/2023

The classic musical will
be performed Thursday - March 23 and Friday, March 24 at 6:30 pm at Biddeford Middle School.

The classic musical, with 70 cast members, comes to life for a two-night run.

03/16/2023

"This is exciting,” said Sen. Angus King. "This is community change, right here."

03/16/2023

The annual walk that honors the late Mary Kerry Libby and raises funds to help the the Maine Cancer Foundation help others, is marking its 25th year.

03/16/2023

The former York County Superior Court Justice was sworn in by Gov. Janet Mills on Friday.

03/16/2023

S**O — The S**o Unified Basketball team, called the Bobcats, played their first competition March 6 on the S**o Middle School home court. Unified sports partners students with developmental disabilities with students without them to help promote physical activity, teamwork, sportsmanship, and soci...

03/09/2023

Free tickets for the March 31 concert at Biddeford Middle School are available at Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/3mblnCa. Seating is general admission, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

BIDDEFORD- The United States Air Force Band from Washington, D.C., is heading out on a community relations tour to the Northeast. and will give a performance at Biddeford Middle School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. March 31. The tour honors the service of Air Force members, past and present, and....

03/09/2023

The 9,420-square-foot, two-story addition funded by a $7 million state grant, will bring three new programs and expand space for three existing ones.

03/09/2023

A PreK-K school and a separate Grade 1-5 school would be located on parcels of city-owned land, and on about 20 acres currently in private hands, near the intersection of Portland Road and Millbrook Road.

03/09/2023

The construction was funded by $1.54 million in county rescue plan funds.