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Future of tree up in the air

By Ben Meiklejohn
Staff Writer
BIDDEFORD – Heart of Biddeford’s Adopt-A-Park Committee wants the city to consider options for managing the large spruce tree in front of city hall – including removal.  More...

News

Revised budget up for vote next week

By Ben Meiklejohn
Staff Writer

OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Residents will vote on a revised school budget next week after the June 10 referendum failed by only 24 votes.  More...

Old fire station finds new life with gym

By David Arenstam
Contributing Writer

SACO – The four front bays of the Central Fire Station on Thornton Street in Saco have been empty since April 2011, but by Aug. 1 they once again will be filled with heavy equipment, noise, and maybe even a little sweat.  More...

Honor Roll

Biddeford High School, term four  Grade 12   More...

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Things to Do

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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Tenants create parking crunch at Pepperell mill

By Ben Meiklejohn
Staff Writer

BIDDEFORD – Several businesses are poised to lease space in the Pepperell Center by the end of the year, creating an influx of activity that will likely impact available parking downtown.  The Pepperell Center, located at the corner of Lac More...

Organ finds new home in Lewiston

By Ben Meiklejohn
Staff Writer

BIDDEFORD/SACO/LEWISTON – A pipe organ that was housed in the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco for at least 50 years has been installed in the crypt chapel of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. More...

News Updates

Newest website updates:

Madawaska musicians chosen to perform at inauguration - January 3rd, 2017 - 2:46pm
Additional letters - November 3rd, 2016 - 12:29pm
Biddeford native works for animal rights - August 26th, 2016 - 11:27am
Petition for second assembly surfaces - June 13th, 2015 - 10:56am
Officer given state sentiment - May 26th, 2015 - 4:15pm
Officers: man who committed suicide was abused - May 26th, 2015 - 3:06pm
Public access volunteer won't release video of forum - May 19th, 2015 - 4:30pm
Whistle Blower - May 12th, 2015 - 2:27pm
Police commission mum on abuse allegations - May 8th, 2015 - 8:56am
Residents, alleged victims, demand action from mayor, councilors - April 22nd, 2015 - 12:20pm

Letters

Cell phones are dangerous too

To the editor:   Do you mean microwaves, Frank Novotny? (“Do the math,” letters to the editor, July 3 issue.)  More...

Embracing change

To the editor:   More...

Scramble helps children in need

To the editor:   The Robbie Foundation wants to thank numerous members of the community that helped make the fourth annual Robbie Foundation Golf Scramble a huge success.  More...

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