Mayors from several of Maine’s major cities and towns formed a coalition last Thursday to address state budget cuts and higher property taxes in local municipalities. More...
The Biddeford School Committee voted Tuesday against an initiative to continue a pilot-program that focused on transitioning freshman into high school. More...
In trying to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape, the Courier will be introducing a series of technological ways to bring our readers closer to the news that matters most to them. More...
The Courier would like to introduce our newest segment to our readers: The Notable Quotable. Every week we will print a quote by a public figure who is featured in one of our stories. More...
Evelyn Davis Emerson, 90, passed away March 19, 2012, at Wardwell Home with her family by her side. She was born in Biddeford, one of nine children, Feb. 16, 1922, the daughter of Joseph and Marion Goodwin Davis. More...
Norma J. Martel, 71, of Biddeford, died March 19, 2012, at Southern Maine Medical Center. She was born Dec. 11, 1940, in Kennebunk, to Norman and Barbara (Huff) Stackpole and was educated there. More...
Several Biddeford officials were named to work on contract negotiations with Maine Energy Recovery Company (MERC) during last night’s city council executive session. More...
Linda Mae Jenkins, a well-respected member of the Old Orchard Beach community who was recognized for her volunteerism and revival of the town’s baseball stadium, died last Saturday of cancer. She was 53. More...
Erika Ryan of Saco knows what it takes to help a struggling community: get to know those in need on a personal level. To accomplish this, last week Ryan opened Helping Hands, a store and emergency pantry on Jefferson Street in Biddeford. More...
Looking back, most people don’t know the day their lives changed forever. Russell Warriner, a 64-year-old veteran and resident of Old Orchard Beach, will look you in the eye and tell you that for him, that day was Feb. 4, 1968. More...
The University of New England’s Student Government has announced a pilot program that will explore the option of a ferry to connect Saco and Biddeford for the first time since 1925. More...
Downtown Development Commission members discussed the organization of its annual car show, Maine Coastal Cruisers, which is scheduled for June 23, the same weekend as of La Kermesse, scheduled June 21 through 24. More...
Did you know Downtown Biddeford has a butcher shop? Hoglunds Country Side Meat Market is located at 50 Washington St., right behind Maine District Courthouse. Owner Michael Hoglund, along with his son, Chris, opened the business in June 2008. More...
To the editor: I am writing in response to a letter from Conrad Boisvert. While I respect Mr. Boisvert’s opinion, I do feel that I need to correct a couple of pieces of misinformation in his letter. More...
The Courier accepts calendar listings from nonprofit organizations. Submissions must be received 10 days prior to publication. Please email your listing to editor@inthecourier.com and indicate the date of your event in the reference line. More...
St. Andre Health Care in Biddeford cares about its clients, especially their safety, which is why it recently announced a charter membership with a national program called Senior Crimestoppers. More...