Despite uncertainties regarding the federal budget, the Army Corps of Engineers remains hopeful that a $45 million project to help mitigate coastal erosion in Saco will continue as planned. In January ...

Leaders in Regional School Unit 23 say consolidating the schedules for grades 3-12 would benefit students and staff. RSU 23 oversees three schools in Old Orchard Beach: Jamison Elementary, which ...

On Thursday, March 13, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill to expand access to preventive cancer screenings for first responders, including firefighters and police officers. The Legislature's ...

Food enthusiasts and community members are invited to experience the culinary excellence of Biddeford-Saco Restaurant Week, returning March 16-23. Organized by the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce, ...

Any thoughts that Saco’s City Council was in the mood for a lovefest with neighbor Old Orchard Beach during its March 10 meeting were put to rest early, as councilors declined to adopt a resolution ...

After meeting Caroline Trinder two things become clear: she cares deeply about children’s nutrition and she practices what she preaches. The Food and Nutrition Services director for RSU 23, Trinder ...

Senator Donna Bailey, D-Saco, has introduced a bill that would rename Goosefare Brook Bridge after Captain Christopher Cash. On Thursday the Legislative Transportation Committee held a public hearing ...

A recent fire at an Old Orchard Beach home where a man was found dead is currently under investigation by the state Fire Marshal’s office. Old Orchard Beach police and fire fighters were dispatched to ...

Jim LaBelle, executive director of the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry, has announced plans to retire. LaBelle, 60, took on the position in 2018. "Working at the Chamber has been such ...

The Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce, City of Biddeford and community members gathered among rows of shiny new washing machines on March 5 at a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of 5 Corners ...

There may be few in the pews at the Second Congregational Church in Biddeford, but the members have big plans. “It’s a small congregation with a big mission,” said the Rev. Catherine Anglea, who has ...

Brad McCourt brings his passion for beer to Brew England in downtown Biddeford. Brew England, 193 Main St., is a beer store. “It’s a beer emporium,” said McCourt, who opened the business in early ...