SACO— For the 20th year, Saco Middle School hosted its Body and Mind (BAM) wellness day focused on students’ social-emotional learning. On March 17, over 500 middle schoolers were able to choose among 50 activities. Twenty years ago an idea was brought forward to have a day that allowed students the opportunity to learn, grow, […]
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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All welcome at free funeral seminar in Biddeford on March 23
BIDDEFORD — Maine Catholic Cemeteries will hold a “Planning Your Catholic Funeral” seminar on Thursday, March 23, at 1 p.m. in the St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel. The cemetery is located at 120 West St. in Biddeford. Information on wakes, funerals, and Catholic cemeteries will be presented along with church teaching on cremation and the benefits […]
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From Augusta: Helping schools go green and save money
We are in the thick of our legislative session, and my colleagues and I are engaged in conversations, committee hearings and work sessions gathering feedback from Mainers across the state, including many of you, regarding issues that matter. Recently, I had the opportunity to present one of my bills in my first public hearing before […]
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Library Links: explore all things history at McArthur Library
A local historian will speak library March 29.
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Obituary: Anita B. Bergeron
BIDDEFORD — Anita B. Bergeron, 90, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023, at Gosnell House after a brief illness. She was born in Biddeford on May 4, 1932, daughter of the late Roland and Marie Rose (Lizotte) Lemieux. Anita married the love of her life, Alcide (Sid) Bergeron on Feb, 9, 1952, and together […]
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New fire truck push-in ceremony takes place Sunday
The Scarborough Fire Department received a new pumper truck to add to its fleet. The truck arrived in January and has been undergoing maintenance by our Public Works technicians prior to use. As with any new truck in the Fire Department, it will be honored in an official pushing-in ceremony. The public is invited to […]
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Scarborough is growing, will our schools grow to fit?
“Where will we put everyone?” This was the shared question from educators, school board members, and the community alike after Rebecca Wandell, a school enrollment specialist with over 20 years of experience, presented the findings of the 2022-23 Scarborough Public Schools School Enrollment Study during the March 2 School Board meeting. The extensive study brought […]
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In the Know: Parks & Facilities Master Plan accepted by the Town Council
On March 1, the Scarborough Town Council formally accepted the final Parks and Facilities Master Plan. The plan was developed by consultants from BerryDunn and Scarborough Community Services, the town department which oversees all Town-operated parks, facilities, and community programs. The plan and project process are intended to support the Town in identifying fiscally and […]
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Sen. Bailey welcomes Thornton Academy girls swim team to the State House, presents legislative sentiment
Last month, the team won the first-ever conference championship in the program’s history.
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Letters to the editor, March 16
Ending Hunger in Maine To the editor, In communities throughout Maine, many are confronted with the painful daily reality of not being able to access enough food for themselves and their families. House Majority Leader Maureen Terry, the Sponsor of Maine’s LD1046 Hunger Prevention Act passed in July 2021, reports that nearly one in 10 […]