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Old Orchard Beach

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Old Orchard Beach town (1990 pop. 7,789), York co., SW Maine, on the Atlantic coast; settled c.1631, inc. 1883. For many years a popular summer resort, it has a beach and amusement facilities. A trading post was located nearby before 1630. ... Read more
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Old Orchard Beach hopes slogan will put a shine on its image ; The winning catchphrase was selected by residents from among about 60 that had been suggested.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 12/9/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...Press Herald (Maine) 12-09-2004 Old Orchard Beach hopes slogan will put a shine...OTHER SLOGAN CONTENDERS A New Old Orchard Beach Blossoms Classic Victorian Beach...Meet the Sand Home Beach Home Old Orchard Beach, Take a Bite The "Little" Apple... Read more
Bill would redraw line in the ocean ; An Old Orchard Beach lawmaker wants to make sure Saco can't control the waters offshore.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 2/8/2008; ; 634 words ; ...redraw line in the ocean ; An Old Orchard Beach lawmaker wants to make sure...Type: News A legislator from Old Orchard Beach has introduced a bill that he...the eastern boundary between Old Orchard Beach and Saco. Old Orchard Beach... Read more
At Old Orchard Beach, Canadians right at home - Thanks to strong dollar and welcoming flavor, 6 of 10 summer visitors are from north of the border
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 8/12/2007; ; 700+ words ; OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine - When they eat fried dough...before. Six out of every 10 visitors to Old Orchard Beach are Canadian, 20 percent more than...clientele is French-Canadian. "That's what Old Orchard Beach is for them. It's their Daytona Beach... Read more
WEEKENDER; Diverse diversions the order of the day at Old Orchard Beach.(Arts and Lifestyle)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 8/27/2000; ; 575 words ; OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine - Maine is known for its rocky coast and snug harbors, which make Old Orchard Beach, with its seven mile long sandy shoreline...unique exception. In many respects, Old Orchard Beach is a throwback to earlier times with... Read more
Character crisis? Town still wonders ; Old Orchard Beach is adjusting to the Grand Victorian, but many remain wary of becoming just another beach town.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 8/29/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...crisis? Town still wonders ; Old Orchard Beach is adjusting to the Grand Victorian...Final Section: Local & State OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- These days, it's hard to...significant development in downtown Old Orchard Beach in decades, saying the area... Read more
House put on hold while communities figure who pays ; Neighbors object to a plan to build a house on a lot that's part Saco and part Old Orchard Beach.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 4/5/2006; ; 624 words ; ...lot that's part Saco and part Old Orchard Beach. Byline: SETH HARKNESS Staff...parcel straddling the border of Old Orchard Beach and Saco. The house would be...through a sliver of the lot in Old Orchard Beach. The permit has rattled some... Read more
Everything old is new again; Old Orchard Beach has everything you'd expect, and a few surprises, too
Newspaper article from: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA; 6/22/2002; 626 words ; ...beachfront amusement park of Old Orchard Beach and you'll find a different...quieter, more alluring side to Old Orchard Beach. There's less-populated sections...kites and spend lazy days on the beach. Old Orchard Beach lies between Biddeford... Read more
Summer patrol no day at beach ; The Old Orchard Beach seasonal police program trains aspiring officers while helping to maintain public order.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 7/24/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...patrol no day at beach ; The Old Orchard Beach seasonal police program trains...Final Section: FRONT Memo: OLD ORCHARD BEACH Winter population: 10,000 Summer...officers in summer: About 40 OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- When Kate Murdock decided... Read more
Hometown 'dreamer' changing the appearance of Old Orchard Beach ; Developer Tim Swenson has several works in progress and even bigger plans for the town's center.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 8/20/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...changing the appearance of Old Orchard Beach ; Developer Tim Swenson has...PROJECTS These are Tim Swenson's Old Orchard Beach construction projects: 2001...condominium project, East Grand Avenue OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- The developer most responsible... Read more
Hometown 'dreamer' changing the appearance of Old Orchard Beach.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME); 8/20/2006; 700+ words ; Byline: Seth Harkness Aug. 20--OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- The developer most responsible...gentrification sweeping through downtown Old Orchard Beach is unlikely to be mistaken for...building. A lifetime resident of Old Orchard Beach, Tim Swenson comes from the... Read more

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