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Dina Mendros

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  • Published
    July 20, 2023

    Letters to the Editor July 20

    Purchasing a sword? To the editor, From a letter printed in the July 13th edition, a writer found justification within the Bible for purchasing a sword (read as a firearm) as a present need “to be armed and thus prepared to defend themselves and their families.” Purposeful cherry-picking of passages from the Holy Scriptures masks […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2023

    Biddeford AMVETS install officers

    BIDDEFORD — At a well-attended installation dinner, AMVETS Post 1 installed eight officers, the Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of AMVETS Squadron 1 each installed seven officers. Eric Rodzen, Department of Maine Sons of AMVETS Commander officiated with the oath of office for Squadron 1 officers. Denise Rodzen, Department of Maine AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary officiated installation […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2023

    Sue Hadiaris appointed chairperson of Saco & Biddeford Savings Board of Directors

    SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) is pleased to announce that Sue Hadiaris has been appointed as the new chairperson of its Board of Directors. Her appointment comes after serving on the Board for 10 years. Hadiaris will oversee the Board’s strategic direction to ensure that the Bank continues to deliver on its mutual […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2023

    Upcoming events

    Saco community luncheons Age Friendly Saco recently received a community grant to support the initiation of monthly luncheons for our older residents. This luncheon is being held at the Saco Elks Lodge at 68 Ocean Park Road in Saco. The luncheons are held on the third Thursday of the month and the next luncheon will […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2023

    JoAnne Fisk nominated as Biddeford’s next chief of police

    BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford City Council has been asked to support City Manager James Bennett’s nomination of Interim Chief JoAnne Fisk as the City of Biddeford’s next chief of police. “I am pleased to nominate JoAnne for this position,” Bennett said. “Between her skillful leadership of the Department over the last six months of transition and […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2023

    Solar company opens up in Biddeford

    BIDDEFORD — Venture Solar leased 19 Pomerleau St. from MEC Realty, Inc. The company will use the more than 10,000-square-foot industrial facility for its office and warehouse needs. Noah Stebbins represented the landlord, and Claire Richardson represented the tenant. Venture Solar is based in Connecticut, with seven offices on the east coast. This will be […]

  • Published
    July 14, 2023

    A budget to help all Mainers

    In the early hours of Wednesday, June 28, the Legislature’s budget committee completed their work on the biennial budget. They spent the entire night on Tuesday negotiating and voting on every line item of the budget, each of which would help improve the lives of Mainers. Their hard work and long hours at the negotiating […]

  • Published
    July 14, 2023
    Scarborough Town Hall

    Next phase of Route 1 traffic signal upgrades now complete

    Route 1 traffic signals in Scarborough are being upgraded in a phased approach to improve traffic flow. Most recently, new adaptive traffic signals have been installed along Route 1 from Municipal Drive to the 701 Connector by the Maine Medical Center campus. The upgrade goes into effect in mid-July. An adaptive traffic control system (ATCS) […]

  • Published
    July 14, 2023

    Scarborough Historical Society launches outreach program

    As one more way to fulfill its mission to share Scarborough’s rich history, the Scarborough Historical Society is offering a representative to present one of four possible programs to other groups in the area. In an effort to make people more aware of our exciting heritage, the SHS is sending Linda Snow McLoon to present […]

  • Published
    July 14, 2023

    Recently approved school budget explained

    The Scarborough Schools Leadership Council and Board of Education are pleased to present our FY 24 Budget. The detailed budget development process begins with our “level services” budget, which equates to the resources required to maintain the same programs and services that the school district currently provides. Overall, our expense increase of 5.78% is in […]

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