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October 18, 2012 / Front Page

‘Resin’ ating

Pizza by Alex will live on through art of daughter

By Marc Filippino
Staff Writer

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Anyone who digs around Steph Mantis’ freezer in Brooklyn, N.Y. looking for ice cubes will have to navigate around dozens of frozen slices of pizza wrapped in tin foil. More...

Change in public hearings nearly goes unnoticed

By Marc Filippino
Staff Writer

BIDDEFORD – Residents may have noticed a slight difference in city council public comment time as officials are trying to cut back on the length of meetings and repetition of comments. More...

Timothy N. Sevigny 2. Affordable energy 3. Support Saco and Dayton withdrawing from the regional school unit and support the other communities with educational needs. Why are you seeking elected office? More...

News

Masons unlock the mystery at open house

By Michael Kelley
Staff Writer

Freemasonry has had a long and storied history in the country since it was brought to the United States more than 260 years ago. More...

Police Notes

Biddeford Police Oct. 1 Michael Kenneth Seavey, 46, a transient of Biddeford, was arrested at 2:42 a.m. on Pool Street for violating a condition of release and violation of a protective order. More...

Officials send RSU budget to voters that is $400,000 less

By Marc Filippino Staff Writer

SACO – Some residents, teachers and parents in Regional School Unit 23 agree that the fiscal year 2012 – 2013 budget requires no more adjustments and will send the proposed total out for a third vote. More...

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Fables and fairy tales come to downtown

By Brian Keely

If you are a lover of fables, fairy tales and theater, downtown Biddeford is the place to be to see all these rolled into one great show. More...

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Letters

Tell the state what you think about MERC

To the editor: The city of Biddeford has new and exciting possibilities on her horizon. Biddeford can finally rid itself of trash. My question is, at what cost? More...

Son doesn’t get education he deserves at SMS

To the editor: My name is Ron McIntyre, resident and uber taxpayer in Saco. My letter is to address some concerns I have with Saco Middle School and its inability to give my son the challenging classes he deserves to be in. More...

Reader wasn’t only one with St. Mary’s issue

To the editor: More...

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Breaking News - 10/24/2012 7:36 AM

Maine DEP will hold public hearing on MERC issue

Nearly 100 people sent letters on the matter

A public hearing will most likely be held in early 2013 More...

Read letters regarding MERC/Juniper Ridge issue

More than 100 people contact DEP

The DeP has received 103 comments and six requests for public hearing (from Old Town, Auburn and Biddeford-Saco areas). All comments are online (upper right-hand corner): http://maine.gov/dep/waste/juniperridge/index.html. More...

Woman's Body found in fire damaged home in OOB

By Marc Filippino
Staff Writer

OLD ORCHARD BEACH – A woman’s body has been discovered inside a fire-damaged house on Wesley Avenue. According to a press release from Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCauland, Fire Marshals discovered the body after putting o More...

Let’s Get Cruisin’

Sweetser hosts vehicle show

By Mac MacDonald

A couple of Wednesdays back we had another interesting experience. The staff at Sweetser School in Saco invited us over for its sixth annual Vehicle Fair. More...

News Updates

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In the News

Church auction will help with roof repairs

SACO – Members of Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a live and silent auction to raise money to repair the roof of the church. More...

Use QR technology to access paper

By David Arenstam Contributing Writer

Did you notice something new in the paper this week? Mainely Media LLC is now using Quick Response Codes (QR Codes) to give readers an easy way to access their favorite stories online. More...

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Community News

Cabaret night will benefit church Union Church in Biddeford Pool will sponsor An Evening of Cabaret with jazz vocalist Michelle Currie accompanied by Jim Rice at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. More...

Births

From Southern Maine Medical Center Jameson Robert Carpenter was born Sept. 12, 2012, to Christopher and Holly (Sprague) Carpenter of Dayton. Grandparents are Brian and Pam Sprague of Kennebunk, Debbie Carpenter of Dayton and H. More...

Valve car race to take place in showroom

A classic car showroom is hosting a Valve Cover Racing event in North Dam Mill in Biddeford for children and adults of all ages. More...

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Word on the Street

How have you found the national coverage of this year’s presidential election?

“It’s a little confusing. Right now I’m leaning toward Obama. More...

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Things to Do

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...

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