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Courier Connection: Monthly Archives for July 2008

CMP proposing transmission lines in Saco (July 31, 2008)

Bacon Street aims to change image with festival Aug. 3 (July 31, 2008)

City gets grant for Riverdam (July 31, 2008)

News Briefs (July 31, 2008)

Biddeford seniors spend some time with Mother Nature (July 31, 2008)

Preserving catches on as grocery prices rise (July 31, 2008)

Funds needed to open Blandings Park Sanctuary (July 31, 2008)

Weekly interview: Brian Corcoran

Police Notes (July 31, 2008)

Reporter's Notebook:Hello and here I am (July 31, 2008)

Library Links: A quick quiz (July 31, 2008)

Non-nuclear technology better (July 31, 2008)

OOB lifeguards did ‘awesome’ job (July 31, 2008)

Community meal program needs you (July 31, 2008)

Site permits and the Biddeford Airport (July 31, 2008)

Letter: Not in my backyard, CMP (July 31, 2008)

Bush speaks at SMMC pavilion dedication (July 24, 2008)

Police enforce noise ordinance (July 24, 2008)

Energy savings investigated (July 24, 2008)

Fire chief bids town farewell (July 24, 2008)

Youth tackle high seas as part of annual fishing adventure (July 24, 2008)

News briefs (July 24, 2008)

Piping plover Hills Beach habitat subject of meeting tonight (July 24, 2008)

McCain: ‘I believe I can inspire a generation of Americans’ (July 24, 2008)

Maine author to speak at Biddeford Pool’s Union Church (July 24, 2008)

Mentors sought for youth as part of Big Brothers/Big Sisters (July 24, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Mark Bedell (July 24, 2008)

Colleen's Corner: Flash Mob at Wiggle Weigle (July 24, 2008)

Library Links:Take a look at pet care books (July 24, 2008)

Letter: Holy Biddeford, Batman! (July 24, 2008)

Letter: Airport issue needs hard facts (July 24, 2008)

Letter: Answers to Wheeler's questions (July 24, 2008)

Letter: Where are all the leaders? (July 24, 2008)

Letter: Capture the Coast a success (July 24, 2008)

Letter: Thanks from In-A-Pinch (July 24, 2008)

Letter: Bring cash to area businesses (July 24, 2008)

Letter: Thanks for helping festival (July 24, 2008)

Biddeford officials question multiple staff requests (July 17, 2008)

OOB councilor: Not happy with budget process (July 17, 2008)

Counting the rings on Wood Island Lighthouse (July 17, 2008)

Saco Recreation Dept. sees increase in campers (July 17, 2008)

Partying with a purpose: Volleyball tourney helps Olympians (July 17, 2008)

News Briefs (July 17, 2008)

Bottling foes force district to rethink contract vote (July 17, 2008)

Police Notes (July 17, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Saco author weaves camp tales into first book (July 17, 2008)

Letter: No false reasons to close the airport (July 17, 2008)

Letter: Town should try to pinch pennies (July 17, 2008)

Letter: Rebuttal to ‘hooray for OOB’ letter (July 17, 2008)

Letter: Crosswalks are there for safety (July 17, 2008)

Letter: Encouraged by Baldacci's comments (July 17, 2008)

Mayor: Contact gov. to support paving project (July 10, 2008)

New veterans program begins (July 10, 2008)

Water war: Poland Spring contract meets resistance (July 10, 2008)

Business seeks out alternative energy (July 10, 2008)

Newly published author to donate book sale funds to area club (July 10, 2008)

My life as a model: A reporter’s tale (July 10, 2008)

Police Notes (July 10, 2008)

Obituaries (July 10, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Capturing the Coast with artist Robert Paine (July 10, 2008)

Colleen's Corner: Life lessons learned by sifting through sand (July 10, 2008)

Reporter's Notebook: Waiting for 08-08-2008 (July 10, 2008)

Letter: Setting the record straight in OOB (July 10, 2008)

Letter: Thanks to donors at Saco Food Pantry (July 10, 2008)

Letter: My opinion: Keep the airport open (July 10, 2008)

Letter: Hooray for Old Orchard Beach (July 10, 2008)

OOB approves budget after council fight, frustrations (July 3, 2008)

Pinching pennies: New ways to commute gain popularity (July 3, 2008)

Celebrate the Fourth in Ocean Park (July 3, 2008)

New school custodial plan, training in place (July 3, 2008)

Old Orchard Beach homicide investigation continues (July 3, 2008)

News Briefs (July 3, 2008)

Designer showcase raises funds for York County non profits (July 3, 2008)

Police Notes (Ju

Obituaries (July 3, 2008)

Weekly Interview: Sharing stories: McArthur Library welcomes new children's librarian (July 3, 2008)

Letter: Mills: Thanks to all who supported me (July 3, 2008)

Letter: Lack of respect for flag very sad (July 3, 2008)

Letter: Capt. Cash 5K race day a great success (July 3, 2008)

Letter: Stop being lazy, pick up barrels (July 3, 2008)

Letter: Cast vote to close the airport in Nov. (July 3, 2008)

Letter: Scholarship cruise, fun had by all (July 3, 2008)