When speaking to families about the new unified school, which voters will be asked to move forward on the November ballot, one of the concerns many bring forth is losing the community feel fostered in our current K-2 schools. I understand this concern whole-heartedly. Community is crucial for the successful development and education of a […]
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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Nature Notes: Monach butterflies are important pollinaters, but their numbers are declining
Almost everyone can identify a brightly colored orange and black butterfly as the monarch. Birds can also identify this color scheme as nature’s way of saying, “I am toxic and taste bad.” Monarch butterflies, as caterpillars, eat the leaves of various milkweed plants, storing up toxins from the leaves in their bodies. It is these […]
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In the Know: Stay engaged with the Town of Scarborough
Community engagement is a high priority for the Town of Scarborough. As the fun distractions of summer activities wind down, here is a reminder of some ways to stay connected with all that is happening at the town level and how to get involved in the areas that are of most interest. Learn What’s Happening […]
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In the Know: Summer tips for transitioning to organic lawn care
Thanks to the Pest Management Policy passed in 2011, all those who use Scarborough parks, playgrounds and sports fields have greatly reduced exposure to pesticides. (See 2019 PMAC Report at www.scarboroughmaine.org/government/boards-committees/conservation-commission FMI). Families, pets, wildlife and waterways will all benefit as more and more homeowners learn about organic lawn care, and like the Town, choose […]
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Residents receive academic honors, graduate
Jenica Hana Botting of Saco graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May 2023 during the College’s 116th Commencement. Botting was also named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Local residents making the spring dean’s list at University of Maine at Farmington include: Arundel: Calli Leach, High Honors; Biddeford: Will Harriman, Honors; Anna […]
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Saco’s Historic Preservation Commission tells the story of Saco with a $22,000 grant
SACO — Earlier this year, the Saco Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) earned a $22,000 grant from the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to provide new public educational resources for the community. The Certified Local Government Grant will help fund the Saco Community History Project, a self-guided walking tour that highlights landmarks on Saco Island and downtown. […]
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‘Mini-Golf for Good’ takes place this weekend
Each year, the Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco fundraises for it Rotary’s Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program, supporting families in need this upcoming holiday season. On Saturday, Aug. 12 the club will hold it’s 4th Annual Mini-Golf for Good from 10 to 6 p.m.; proceeds from the play day will benefit the Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program. Local participating mini-golf […]
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Palace Playland newest ride, HyperJump, opens
Guests at Palace Playland Amusement Park are bouncing with excitement about the park’s newest ride, HyperJump, the largest ride of its kind in North America. Thirty-six guests, three per arm, “jump” up and down as the ride spins. Then the ride’s arms move to the highest position, with guests are nearly 80 degrees before the […]
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Catholic Charities Maine’s 2 child development centers participate in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
Catholic Charities Maine’s St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center in Portland, Maine, and St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, announce participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. For further information on participating centers and/or homes, contact the above institution. To file […]
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St. Thérèse Food Closet in Sanford in need of supplies as guests more than double
For years, Barbara Russell has served as director of the St. Thérèse Food Closet in Sanford which is located in St. Ignatius Gym on 25 Riverside Ave. But offering help to those in need has never looked like this before. “The number of individuals visiting our food closet has more than doubled,” she said. “We […]