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Courier Connection: Category Archive for Old Orchard Beach

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

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

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

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

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‘Renegade’ ATV riders tearing up Eastern Trail (June 26, 2008)

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Ballpark to receive upgraded security (June 19, 2008)

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TA and OOB grads ready to ‘enjoy the ride’ (June 12, 2008)

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Start me up: Corvettes head ‘back to the beach’ this weekend (June 12, 2008)

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Letter: ETA opens new trail July 1 (June 12, 2008)

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

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OOB voters asked to approve sale of The Ballpark June 10 (June 5, 2008)

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Letter: Save The Ballpark for future (June 5, 2008)

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Letter: We’ve already cast our ballots (June 5, 2008)

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Letter: Do not approve Ballpark sale (June 5, 2008)

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Libby Memorial Library in need of facelift (May 22, 2008)

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

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

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Letter: Thanks to the OOB Lions Club (May 22, 2008)

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

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Old Orchard Beach seeks millions for infrastructure bonds (May 15, 2008)

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

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

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Letter: ‘Thanks for helping my son’ (May 15, 2008)

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Letter: Train schedule needs update (May 15, 2008)

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Letter: Alumni Assoc. thanks OOB (May 15, 2008)

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Beach testing to begin (May 8, 2008)

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OOB alt ed students learn skills to run successful business (May 8, 2008)

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Poland Springs proposal could mean less trucks for OOB (May 8, 2008)

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Warmer temps equals early summer celebrations at beaches (May 1, 2008)

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Letter: Thanks for support (May 1, 2008)

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Letter: Please keep beaches clean (May 1, 2008)

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Letter: Speak out about halfway rotary (Printed April 24, 2008)

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Letter: Funds needed for trip to China (Printed April 24, 2008)

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Ballpark sale, $5.3M bond on OOB June ballot (Printed April 17, 2008)

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One year later (Printed April 17, 2008)

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Bolduc house demolished, dinner raises $14,000 for scholarship (Printed April 17, 2008)

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OOB residents circulate petition to oppose Ballpark sale (Printed April 10, 2008)

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OOB Town Council approves sewer user fee study (Printed April 10, 2008)

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Teen substance abuse down, Rowe says (Printed April 3, 2008)

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Thomas appeals to Ariz. (Printed April 3, 2008)

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OOB citizen police grads are ready to take a bite out of crime (Printed April 3, 2008)

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OOB budgets aim to prioritize during ‘difficult times’ (Printed April 3, 2008)

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Fate of The Ballpark to be decided by voters, again (Printed March 27, 2008)

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OOB looks to revive defunct conservation commission (Printed March 27, 2008)

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Flood fix could cost $4M (Printed March 20, 2008)

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Long to OOB School Board: ‘Cut positions’ (Printed March 20, 2008)

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OOB police challenge students to name new mascot (Printed March 20, 2008)

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

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Weekly Interview: Stephen Gunty (Printed March 13, 2008)

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

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OOB hires town manager (Printed March 6, 2008)

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Old Orchard Beach students keep Dr. Seuss alive (Printed March 6, 2008)

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

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OOB dept. heads request $6.6 million from upcoming budget (Printed March 6, 2008)

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Letter: Suriving the winter in OOB (Printed March 6, 2008)

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A community struggles to understand (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

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

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Weekly Interview: Sandi Orodeckis (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

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Editorial: Mourning the loss of the Bolduc family (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

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Letter: A blessing on our community (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

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BREAKING: Son charged with murder, arson in OOB fire

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

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Eastern Trails project moves forward; July opening planned (Printed Feb. 21, 2008)

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

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Going to the dogs: OOB police officials seek return of K-9 unit (Printed Feb. 14, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Howard and Betty Evans (Printed Feb. 14, 2008)

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Job shadow program offers glimpse into life of town officials (Printed Feb. 7, 2008)

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An inside look: OOB residents schooled in public safety (Printed Feb. 8, 2008)

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Letter: Thanks for the tree (Printed Feb. 7, 2008)

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Old Orchard Beach works to revise Comprehensive Plan (Printed Jan. 31, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Jeanne LaChance (Printed Jan. 31, 2008)

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Editorial: Time to celebrate OOB’s rich history (Printed Jan. 31, 2008)

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Old Orchard Beach outlines capital improvement needs (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

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Free throw contest readies local hotshots for international competition (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

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Old Orchard kiosks to receive facelift for summer opening (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

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Flooded Old Orchard Beach residents call for removal of Bayley Dam (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: V. Louise Reid (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

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Man and dog, homeless after fire, seek help (Printed Jan. 10, 2008)

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Hundreds plunge into the icy Atlantic for Special Olympics (Printed Jan. 10, 2008)

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Future uncertain for Thomas after job offer rescinded (Printed Jan. 3, 2008)

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Teens work to curb alcohol abuse (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

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A bright future for Old Orchard Beach parks (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

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OOB Community Watch Council hosts public awareness class (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

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BREAKING: Thomas' new contract revoked

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Wreath’s Across America stops in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

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Joseph Valliere is singing his way to success (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

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Local Santa Claus experts reveal old St. Nick’s secrets (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

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Weekly Interview: Joe Kline (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

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

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Public input sought for OOB’s Ballpark and Memorial Park (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

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Celebrate the Season by the Sea (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

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OOB’s very special Christmas tree (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

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OOB public officers swear to uphold the town charter (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

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OOB woman releases southern gospel Christmas album (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

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Navy League Cadets prepare for service in armed forces (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

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As oil prices rise, OOB man offers heating alternative (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

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Disaster averted for York county food pantries (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

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Loranger Middle School students practice tolerance (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

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

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Letter: Pesidential primaries are on the horizon (printed Nov. 22, 2007)

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

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

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OOB councilors say they want to end closed door politics (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

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Blazing trails at Jameson Elementary in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

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Letter: Reid took votes from Tousignant (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

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

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Loranger students just say ‘NO’ to drugs (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

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

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Thomas bids farwell to Old Orchard Beach (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

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

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Business owners work to extend season in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

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Weekly Interview: Anni Clark (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

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OOB Candidates debate issues (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Bayley Dam has little impact on Old Orchard Beach flooding (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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OOB School Board and Town Council discuss future of schools (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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

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Suzan Morris relys on man’s best friend to help her get around (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

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Gull Care nurtures young minds after the last bell rings (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

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FEMA funds help Old Orchard Beach recover from storm (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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Four candidates vie for two seats in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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Four candidates vie for two seats in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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Four candidates vie for two seats in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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Four candidates vie for two seats in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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

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Local mom gives ‘hugs’ to deployed troops (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

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Letter: "Thanks for being so nice to my pet" Printed Oct. 4, 2007

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

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

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Seagulls suffer setback in quest for a tournament berth (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

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Arianna vies for Miss Jr. Teen Portland

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Old Orchard Beach softball gets set for their season opener

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Old Orchard Beach’s own candyman

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Lauryn Goyet plans to lead the Seagulls to a winning season

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Dan Blaney: Old Orchard Beach’s history buff releases postcard book

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OOB mulls options for new public safety building

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OOB council and school board to workshop budgets tonight

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Obituaries

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Saco and OOB work to curb underage drinking

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OOB mulls police substation

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OOB council and school dept. reach compromise

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OOB gears up for Egg-Starvaganza

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OOB department heads outline budgetary needs

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There’s no news in the paper

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Protest in OOB marks anniversary of Iraq war

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Theriault accepts plea

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