If you live or spend time in Saco, Biddeford or Old Orchard Beach, chances are you know Alex McPhail or at least know of him. MacPhail and his wife Jodi, who is mayor of Saco, seem to be everywhere – ...

“They paved paradise and put up a parking lot” many years ago, judging by pavement condition and overall appearance of what was called “an ugly parking lot” at the Nov. 13 Old Orchard Beach planning ...

Neighborhood spaces are special. They foster community, bring value to your neighborhood, and promote walkability. I’m happy to report that my neighborhood restaurant and bar, The Local Eatery and Tap ...

It used to be the place in Biddeford to have dinner and a movie, but now it’s the place to grab a bite, have a drink and play some pickleball. Bounce Pickle + Play opened in June in the former ...

In the Church Hall of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco, the smell of home-cooked food drifts through the air every Monday and Thursday afternoon. The sound of laughter mixes with the clatter of dishes ...

On Sunday, Nov. 16, the University of New England joined with local non-profit Heart of Biddeford to help hang festive decorations in downtown Biddeford and spread holiday cheer. This now annual ...

There’s a seat at the table for everyone on Thanksgiving at the Knights of Columbus dinner in Saco. The 26 th annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on ...

The Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry has hired Alex MacPhail of Saco as the new executive director. MacPhail will start as executive director on Monday, Nov. 17, according to a press ...

A Biddeford man and two men from Georgia were charged with forgery after allegedly attempting to cash fraudulent checks. The Saco Police Department was contacted by a local bank on Nov. 10 and told ...

Biddeford city councilors are going to review City Hall hours and anticipate changing the schedule in the future. In June 2022, City Hall hours changed from a five-day week to a four-day workweek.

The Old Orchard Beach budget season has begun. Town Manager Diana Asanza presented a proposed fiscal year 2026 budget at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting. The proposed municipal budget, combined ...

If you’re craving authentic Greek food, you’re in luck. The Ladies of St. Fotini are cooking up a storm, using recipes handed down from generations. The group from the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox ...