SCARBOROUGH — Though Town & Country Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 70th anniversary throughout the year, the credit union officially marked the milestone by highlighting its commitment and support to building and supporting the local community and local businesses with contributions totaling nearly $10,000, according to a statement from the institution. The credit union […]
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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Biddeford AMVETS Post 1 holds flag retirement
On June 14, AMVETS Post 1 observed Flag Day with an American flag retirement ceremony. In attendance were AMVETS 2nd Vice Commander, Lionel Lamntagne, trustee Kevin Morin, and Adjutant Gene Foster. Ladies Auxiliary members attending were Laurie Lavertu, Lynda Mouzas, and Terri Lamontagne. Sons of AMVETS participating included Post Sons of AMVETS Squadron 1 Commander […]
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AARP Awards grants to 14 Maine organizations as part of program to make communities more livable
AARP Maine announced 14 organizations, throughout the state, including one in Scarborough and one in Saco, will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; […]
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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to expand work opportunities for physical therapists
Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, into law on June 26. LD 1749, “An Act to Establish the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact,” would allow licensed physical therapists in Maine to practice out of state by entering the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. The Physical Therapy Compact is an agreement between participating […]
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Susan Deschambault is running for Biddeford mayor
The Biddeford native has a long history of public service.
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Calare Properties develops a Class A industrial facility in Saco
SACO — Calare Properties completed a Class A warehouse/logistics development 45 Industrial Park Road in Saco. The nearly 125,000-square-foot. facility will serve as a key distribution hub for a globally recognized snack food manufacturer, according to a company statement. Project costs were not disclosed. “In bringing this modern facility to fruition, we are pleased to […]
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center seeking nominations for sixth annual Biddeford Hall of Fame
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Biddeford Hall of Fame, an annual BCHC program, now in its sixth year, that recognizes and celebrates the citizens of Biddeford or non-residents who have contributed to the history, heritage and culture of the city or the world at large […]
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Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission awarded $3 Million from EPA for cleanup of Brownfields sites
SACO — Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC) was awarded $3 million dollars in supplemental RLF funding to cleanup Brownfields in southern Maine. It is one of nine agencies nationally to receive the maximum amount of funding. The award from the Environmental Protection Agency is part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda […]
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Scarborough Land Trust to host ‘Bats: Fact vs. Myth’ program at Pleasant Hill Preserve
Join the Scarborough Land Trust on the evening of Saturday, July 15, at Pleasant Hill Preserve to talk about Maine’s bat populations, their conservation status, and myths about these creatures. Participants may also see the bats begin to feed for the night. Participants ages 12 and older are welcome. Registration is required for this event. […]
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BHS student receives scholarship
American Legion Post 26 awards an annual scholarship of $500 to a deserving senior at Biddeford High School that is related to a veteran. This year Biddeford High School has selected Adrianna Ledoux to receive this scholarship. The money will be used by Adrianna to cover various school expenses as she attends York County Community […]