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Saco Bay News was launched in March 2020 by veteran journalist Liz Gotthelf. The independent online-only news source covers local news in the Southern Maine communities of Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford.
Work begins on condo project in Old Orchard Beach - SacoBayNews.com
Aug 14, 2024 · Demolition has begun on a former post office in Old Orchard Beach to make way for a condominium project. Maka Builders LLC. is tearing down the one-story brick building at 60 Saco Ave. and constructing three stories on the existing …
Old Orchard Beach school threat deemed not credible
3 days ago · Police say a threat made to Old Orchard Beach High School on Friday afternoon was not credible. Local emergency dispatchers received a call of a potential threat to Old Orchard Beach High School on Friday, Jan. 31, according to a …
Local Flavor: Dizzy Birds to return and Mayor's Night Out
3 days ago · In November I reported the sad news that one of my favorite restaurants, Dizzy Birds, was closing in late December. Dizzy Birds, 65 Main St., served rotisserie chicken and other elevated comfort food. It’s time to turn that frown upside down because Dizzy Birds has announced that it has rebranded ...
Developer’s appeal to overturn Saco Planning Board decision on …
Sep 5, 2024 · An appeal filed by the developer of a proposed mixed residential development off Lincoln and Bradley Streets in Saco has been denied in Superior Court, spelling a possible end to a long and contentious review process that was decided after …
Saco wants more public input for traffic study
Jan 14, 2025 · The Saco City Council is seeking more public input before making any commitments to a proposed plan that would make changes to the Ocean Park Road area. A study of the roadways and related traffic from the intersection of I-95 and Route One in Saco down to the halfway intersection in Old Orchard ...
Thornton Academy and City of Saco extend negotiations one year
Aug 14, 2024 · With the new school year set to begin in just a few days, the city of Saco and Thornton Academy have tentatively agreed to extend their current contract one more year while both parties attempt to hammer out a new five-year contract.
New developer is asking for revisions on a plan to create condos …
Jun 20, 2024 · A former post office in Old Orchard Beach has changed hands, and the new owner wants to change a redevelopment plan that would create condominiums.
Biddeford seeks bids for RiverWalk construction
Jan 2, 2025 · Another phase of the Biddeford RiverWalk is in the offing as bids are being submitted at the city’s request for a number of improvements to the Saco Falls and Riverdam boardwalks, adjacent to the east end of Pearl Street. The bid opening has been extended from December 23 to January 6, 2025 ...