January 22, 2015 RSS feed / Front Page

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Frozen foot race

Runners take off for the seventh annual Jimmy the Greek’s Frozen 4-Mile Road Race last Sunday. The race helps to raise funds to send local children to camp in the summer. See story on page 3. More...

News

Runners descend on OOB to raise money for camp

By Ben Meiklejohn
Staff Writer

OLD ORCHARD BEACH – More than 400 runners braved the cold last Sunday in the seventh annual Jimmy the Greek’s Frozen 4-Mile Road Race. More...

Arundel cottages on the fast track

By Duke Harrington
Staff Writer

ARUNDEL — Work has begun in earnest on Arundel- Kennebunkport Seasonal Cottages, a 259-unit gated community to be built out over the next decade on 294 acres at 1976 Portland Road (Route 1) in Arundel.  More...

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Editorial

Beyond the Headlines

Blue light to honor police
by Rep. Justin Chenette

With all of the national headlines involving police shootings and outrage surrounding police practices, it’s important to reflect on the job our own brave men and women in uniform perform each and every day.  More...

Executive Session Watch

Eye on: Bideford City Council
By Ben Meiklejohn
Staff Writer

BIDDEFORD – The Biddeford City Council held several executive sessions to close out the last two months of 2014. More...

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Local man will think of lost newborn at ‘Voice’ audition

By Ben Meiklejohn
Staff Writer

BIDDEFORD – For years, friends and family have been telling Biddeford resident Bobby Gassiaux that he needed to be on “The Voice,” a show on NBC that will enter its eighth season this year. 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

Community News

It’s a wrap

The Zoom bus got a new wrap this month, sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. More...

Thornton Academy Middle School, first quarter

First honors: Travis Belanger, Sydney Bridges, Christina Casvikes, Alison Cloutier, Brett Collard, Ellis Cotsis, Sarah Dill, Liam Doran, Marcel Dubois, Emily Elie, Samantha Fickett, Nolan Green, Colby Hanscom, Trista Hebert, Shelby Heiman, Olivia How More...

Loranger Middle School, quarter one

Grade eight   High honors: Cierra Albert, Colby Dudley, Amy Nguyen and Celina Ouellette.  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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Health

The Home Energy Savings Program

The Home Energy Savings Program, or HESP from Efficiency Maine is providing the most accessible support for homeowners who need to re-insulate their homes,” reports Mark Walker, General Manager of Home Snuggers. More...

Think you need a hearing aid?

If you need or think you might need a hearing aid, you should call Mark Vail today — he’ll test and evaluate you for the hearing aid you need in the comfort of your home and you’ll be happy with it.  More...

Rolnick Chiropractic

Dr. Ellie’s Health Tips: It’s almost the end of January and it seems like we were wrapping gifts for the holidays just yesterday. How are those New Year’s resolutions doing? More...

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