United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM) announced it will invest $6,139,743 into our community this year. Investments include Community Impact Grants of 3,519,977 to programs and innovative initiatives across Southern Maine. These grants reflect United Way’s priorities to advance equity and ensure alignment with our community’s shared vision to give kids a strong start, empower […]
Dina Mendros
Dina is Executive Editor for the Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, the Kennebunk Post, the Scarborough Leader and the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Sentry. She is a born and bred Mainer living in Saco.
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Utah letters offering to buy land prompts concern
ALFRED – York County residents who have received unsolicited purchase agreements from a Utah land investment company may want to seek legal advice if they are contemplating moving forward, county officials say. York County Registrar of Deeds Nancy Hammond said her office has received calls of concern from about half-a-dozen county property owners who have […]
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Obituary: Goulet, Richard L. Sr.
BIDDEFORD — Goulet, Richard L. Sr 87, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on Aug. 19 after battling a long illness. A 1955 graduate of St. Louis High School in Biddeford, he was an eight-year active and reserve veteran in the US Coast Guard from 1952-1960, serving on the USCG cutter USS Bibb. After his service, he was […]
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Letters to the Editor, Aug. 24
Food trucks for Biddeford To the editor, I read with amusement the article on the front page of Aug. 17, Courier on the food truck situation in Biddeford. I was surprised when I didn’t see any trucks on the corner of Jefferson and Alfred streets this summer. I believed they would be there. I figured […]
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Three UNE medical students address health challenges in rural Maine
The students participated in the inaugural MERGE Collaborative internship.
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Biddeford City Council confirms nomination of next recreation director
BDDEFORD — The Biddeford City Council has confirmed City Manager James Bennett’s nomination of Catherine Ellis as the City of Biddeford’s next director of recreation. “Catherine possesses the skills and creativity to enhance and lead our outstanding Recreation Department,” said Mayor Alan Casavant. “Her vision and experience will build on the successes of retiring Director […]
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Short-term rentals are of concern in Old Orchard Beach
A moratorium of such rentals was considered by the town council but was tabled.
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Atlantic offers virtual credit score improvement seminar
Atlantic Federal Credit Union will present a virtual Credit Score Seminar on Thursday, September 21, from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Experienced financial professionals will offer insights and valuable tips to help you understand your Credit Score. Attendees will learn how to get a score, what makes up your score, what hurts it, and how […]
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Scarborough Land Trust accepts 32.23 acres to be added to Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve
Over the last two years the Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) worked with the company developing 35 Mussey Road. This property is of high interest to SLT because of its proximity to its Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve and the Nonesuch River. The property owner, A.R. Building Company, was receptive to SLT’s input on protecting both […]
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Letters to the Editor, Aug. 26
Scarborough’s Consolidated K-3 School Proposal To the editor, This November Scarborough citizens likely will have an opportunity to vote whether or not to build a consolidated K-3 school. Grappling with school facilities has been an ongoing exercise since the mid-80s. Only this time, unlike all previous school expansions or new construction, the preferred site is […]