Courier Connection
The archive of the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier. Contact us at: news@inthecourier.com 207-282-4337
Courier Connection: Category Archive for Saco

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

Posted by Courier Editor at 7/17/2008 11:03 AM | Add Comment

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

Posted by Courier Editor at 7/17/2008 10:44 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

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

Posted by Courier Editor at 7/10/2008 1:09 PM | Add Comment

Directorial debut – for dad (June 26, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/27/2008 9:33 AM | Add Comment

Debate continues: Stackpole Bridge’s fate undecided (June 26, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/27/2008 9:25 AM | Add Comment

Weekly Interview: Living the dream: Olympic bound duo sets sights on microphones, not medals (June 19, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/23/2008 9:57 AM | Add Comment

Young School students learn about the ‘green’ life at Prime (June 12, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/12/2008 2:04 PM | Add Comment

TA plans boarding school to attract international students (June 12, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/12/2008 2:01 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Weekly Interview: Beloved educator Peter Scontras hangs up his hat after 33 years of teaching (June 12, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/12/2008 1:57 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Clean up is successful again (June 12, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/12/2008 1:42 PM | Add Comment

Saco and OOB voters asked to approve school budgets (June 5, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/6/2008 9:26 AM | Add Comment

Saco City Council mulls possible dangers of capped landfill (June 5, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/6/2008 9:21 AM | Add Comment

Twin cities feel the winds of change, gather energy tips (June 5, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 6/6/2008 9:11 AM | Add Comment

Youth helps get bill signed (May 29, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/29/2008 2:35 PM | Add Comment

Weekly Interview: Donna Bailey (May 29, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/29/2008 2:17 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Heaven has one of its angels back 9May 29, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/29/2008 2:11 PM | Add Comment

Saco seeks advice for Spartan Bay project (May 22, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/22/2008 11:49 AM | Add Comment

The best things in life are free in Biddeford, Saco and OOB (May 22, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/22/2008 11:46 AM | Add Comment

Children of American Revolution to celebrate 50 years (May 22, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/22/2008 11:33 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Stand and deliver for pantry (May 22, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/22/2008 11:01 AM | Add Comment

Letter: ‘Hugs for Hayley’ is heartfelt (May 22, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/22/2008 10:50 AM | Add Comment

Twin cities’ Catholic parishes merge (May 15, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/15/2008 2:24 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Body in Saco River believed to be O'Brien (May 15, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/15/2008 2:22 PM | Add Comment

Saco Jets headed to national competition (May 15, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/15/2008 2:05 PM | Add Comment

Time to ‘Commute Another Way’ (May 15, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/15/2008 1:59 PM | Add Comment

Beach testing to begin (May 8, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/8/2008 12:40 PM | Add Comment

Saco budget may include additional funds for Dyer Library (May 8, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/8/2008 12:36 PM | Add Comment

Fashionistas strut their stuff at annual Saco Spirit fashion show (May 8, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/8/2008 12:28 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Keep Pepperell Square nice (May 8, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/8/2008 12:13 PM | Add Comment

Public buckles up after state officials tighten seat belt laws (May 1, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 5/1/2008 9:36 AM | Add Comment

Search for missing boy ends in tragedy (Printed April 24, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/24/2008 10:58 AM | Add Comment

Maine’s first epilepsy walk scheduled in Saco (Printed April 24, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/24/2008 10:54 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Letter: Single sort is a success in Saco (Printed April 24, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/24/2008 10:29 AM | Add Comment

Saco ponders small wind energy systems ordinance (Printed April 17, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/17/2008 1:42 PM | Add Comment

Weekly Interview: Dr. Paul Mayewski (Printed April 17, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/17/2008 1:22 PM | Add Comment

You’ve got a friend (Printed April 10, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/10/2008 3:44 PM | Add Comment

Renowned scientist to speak at Saco Earth Day celebration (Printed April 10, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/10/2008 3:37 PM | Add Comment

Howard Sports granted liquor license (Printed April 10, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/10/2008 3:32 PM | Add Comment

Saco residents could see tax increase if budgets are approved (Printed April 3, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/3/2008 1:11 PM | Add Comment

Weekly Interview: Justin Chenette (Printed April 3, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/3/2008 11:54 AM | Add Comment

Saco to develop first ‘green’ subdivision (Printed March 27, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/28/2008 1:46 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Rising heating costs affect Saco city and school budgets (Printed March 20, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/21/2008 10:51 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Writer overreacted (Printed March 20, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/21/2008 10:04 AM | Add Comment

Mary’s Walk celebrates 10th anniversary (Printed March 13, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/13/2008 2:17 PM | Add Comment

RPC working on ‘fair share’ proposal in time for state’s deadline (Printed March 13, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/13/2008 2:12 PM | Add Comment

Councilors consider bond to improve public works garage (Printed March 13, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/13/2008 2:11 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Not room for the big boats (Printed March 13, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/13/2008 1:48 PM | Add Comment

Moratorium could stall Saco Bay marina plans (Printed March 6, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/6/2008 3:50 PM | Add Comment

Police search for suspects in gas station and credit union robberies (Printed March 6, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/6/2008 3:40 PM | Add Comment

Money is raised for Saco boy burned in December fire (Printed March 6, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/6/2008 3:38 PM | Add Comment

Weekly Interview: Margo Alley (Printed March 6, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 3/6/2008 3:30 PM | Add Comment

The fog begins to clear over the waters of Saco Bay (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 2/28/2008 11:00 AM | Add Comment

Despite delays, Island Point is making progress (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 2/28/2008 10:58 AM | Add Comment

Saco Museum celebrates Black History Month (Printed Feb. 21, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 2/21/2008 4:06 PM | Add Comment

Boundry confusion continues in Saco Bay (Printed Feb. 21, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 2/21/2008 4:03 PM | Add Comment

Border battle brewing? Bill addresses waters (Printed Feb. 14, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 2/21/2008 3:19 PM | Add Comment

Students follow Saco’s ‘green’ footsteps (Printed Feb. 14, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 2/21/2008 3:14 PM | Add Comment

What’s cooking? Community kitchen opens its ovens to public (Printed Feb. 14, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 2/21/2008 3:06 PM | Add Comment

Running the show: Teens add television to their studies (Printed Feb. 7, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 2/8/2008 10:40 AM | Add Comment

Saco student advances in National Geographic Geography Bee (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/24/2008 2:38 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Saco Little League wants to extend thanks to everyone for helping (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/24/2008 2:06 PM | Add Comment

Project AWARE puts spotlight on bullying (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/17/2008 12:44 PM | Add Comment

Saco teen seeks donations for year abroad in Japan (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/17/2008 12:33 PM | Add Comment

Letter: An old friend will be missed (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/17/2008 11:54 AM | Add Comment

Ferry Beach State Park receives donation for nature center (Printed Jan. 10, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/16/2008 9:11 AM | Add Comment

Saco begins single sort recycling program (Printed Jan. 10, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/16/2008 9:09 AM | Add Comment

City of Saco is in good shape after financial audit (Printed Jan. 10, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/16/2008 8:58 AM | Add Comment

Woman from away has something to crow about (Printed Jan. 10, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/16/2008 8:56 AM | Add Comment

Saco breaks ground on new train station (Printed Jan. 3, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/7/2008 10:01 AM | Add Comment

Twin cities embark on joint EMT training (Printed Jan. 3, 2008)

Posted by Courier Editor at 1/7/2008 9:51 AM | Add Comment

DOE offers some relief for schools forced to consolidate (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/21/2007 3:07 PM | Add Comment

It’s a wrap! Students wrap gifts for a good cause (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/21/2007 3:01 PM | Add Comment

Enjoy a free Christmas dinner with friends at Traditions (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/21/2007 2:47 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Not thinking ahead (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/21/2007 12:46 PM | Add Comment

It’s electric! Saco buys electric car (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/13/2007 3:23 PM | Add Comment

Keep children safe from lead poisoning this holiday season (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/13/2007 2:44 PM | Add Comment

$3 million project for Junior Pirates ice rink underway (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/13/2007 2:41 PM | Add Comment

RSU 56 consolidation plan only 25 percent complete (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/6/2007 4:04 PM | Add Comment

Saco swears in new mayor, city council and school board (printed Dec. 6, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/6/2007 3:47 PM | Add Comment

Holiday Fest gets people in the holiday spirit on Main Street Saco (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/6/2007 3:30 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Thank you very much, take a bow (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/6/2007 2:44 PM | Add Comment

Going Green: Saco & Biddeford Savings opens LEED branch (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/6/2007 1:24 PM | Add Comment

Saco City Council approves $5,000 for branding of twin cities (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/6/2007 1:19 PM | Add Comment

Twin cities gear up for holiday celebrations (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/6/2007 1:15 PM | Add Comment

Saco mulls future of recreation fields amid consolidation talks (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 12/6/2007 1:11 PM | Add Comment

Walking in a Winter Wonderland at Saco Museum (Prined Nov. 22, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/25/2007 1:01 PM | Add Comment

‘Our mission is simple — protect the Saco River for all’ (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/25/2007 12:49 PM | Add Comment

Meals on Wheels suffering from volunteer shortage (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/25/2007 12:42 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Thanks for supporting the pantry (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/25/2007 11:52 AM | Add Comment

Local Veteran trains the new Iraqi Air Force (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 2:33 PM | Add Comment

Mayor Wallace Nutting honored with flagpole dedication (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 2:28 PM | Add Comment

Alone on Thanksgiving? Spend it with your neighbors (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 2:26 PM | Add Comment

Saco Mayor elect Roland Michaud is looking to the future (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 2:18 PM | Add Comment

Saco youth share their experiences helping Katrina victims (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 1:52 PM | Add Comment

Weekly Interview: Mike Carestia (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 1:40 PM | Add Comment

Editorial: Adopting a soldier can be rewarding for both of you (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 1:37 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Thanks for supporting trails (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 1:29 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Not enough ways to say thanks (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/15/2007 1:13 PM | Add Comment

Bad weather doesn’t keep voters from polls (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/8/2007 3:26 PM | Add Comment

Twin city mills eye historic designation (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/8/2007 3:23 PM | Add Comment

Island Point begins construction on $100 million project (printed Nov. 8, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/8/2007 3:18 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Much appreciated (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/8/2007 2:37 PM | Add Comment

Two dead after shootout (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 12:10 PM | Add Comment

Saco, Dayton and OOB muddle through consolidation talks (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 12:04 PM | Add Comment

Matthew DiCianni, candidate for Saco Ward 5 (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 12:02 PM | Add Comment

Arthur Tardif, Candidate for Ward 5 in Saco (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 11:57 AM | Add Comment

Think your house is haunted? Ask these ghost hunters for help (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 11:52 AM | Add Comment

Twin cities work toward the development of a dual slogan (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 11:45 AM | Add Comment

TA students get up close and personal with the Surpreme Court (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 11:41 AM | Add Comment

Letters: Michaud for Mayor (Two letters printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 11:18 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Thanks to all! (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 11:14 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Faith restored in youth (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 11:12 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Vote for David Tripp (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 11/1/2007 10:54 AM | Add Comment

Saco voters asked to approve ETA bond (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/25/2007 2:26 PM | Add Comment

Thornton Academy emerges victorious in Battle of the Bridge (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/25/2007 1:23 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Please help me (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/25/2007 11:43 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Vote for the ETA Bond (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/25/2007 11:38 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Vote for the ETA Bond (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/25/2007 11:38 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Michaud for Mayor (Three letters printed Oct. 25, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/25/2007 11:33 AM | Add Comment

Girl Scouts monitor local water supply (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 3:59 PM | Add Comment

Renamed Saco Island unveils ambitious development plans (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 3:08 PM | Add Comment

Saco Spirit’s Pumpkin Fest brings jack-o-lanterns back to schools (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 3:04 PM | Add Comment

Lovell announces candidacy (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 2:55 PM | Add Comment

Letter: A big thank you to Shaw's (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 1:55 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Michaud has the experience (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 1:53 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Thanks Saco community (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 12:37 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Thanks Saco community (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 12:37 PM | Add Comment

Letter: A celebration of a long life (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/18/2007 12:35 PM | Add Comment

A second career for Snapjack (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/12/2007 12:44 PM | Add Comment

Travis Roy urges TA Middle School students to persevere (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/12/2007 12:22 PM | Add Comment

Loranger Middle School students learn about sustainability (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/12/2007 12:15 PM | Add Comment

Letter: Support the food pantry (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/12/2007 11:55 AM | Add Comment

Letter: Michaud is my choice (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/12/2007 11:50 AM | Add Comment

Saco Island deal closes (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/4/2007 2:47 PM | Add Comment

Bush threatens to veto funds for Camp Ellis mitigation (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/4/2007 2:43 PM | Add Comment

Election 2007: David Tripp plans to use leadership skills to move Saco forward (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/4/2007 2:41 PM | Add Comment

Third annual Business Expo draws largest crowd ever (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/4/2007 2:20 PM | Add Comment

Adult education allows students to become life-long learners (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

Posted by Courier Editor at 10/4/2007 2:17 PM | Add Comment

The Brewsters return to Saco in style

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/25/2007 3:17 PM | Add Comment

Damaged sewer treatment plant could be costly to repair

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/25/2007 3:08 PM | Add Comment

School at Sweetser requests emergency egress

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/25/2007 3:04 PM | Add Comment

Ferry Beach Ecology School prepares for Earth Day

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/25/2007 2:58 PM | Add Comment

Spring Nor’easter pummels coast

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/25/2007 2:46 PM | Add Comment

Saco shines during crisis

Posted by Courier Editor at 4/18/2007 1:45 PM | Add Comment