BIDDEFORD — The Little Sisters of Hoboken are coming to City Theater this spring. “Nunsense,” written by composer and playwright Dan Goggin is a heavenly musical comedy featuring nuns, hungry for the spotlight, who find themselves in a bit of a pickle: their cook, Sister Julia — Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of […]
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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TA student named Nationa Merit Scholarship finalist
SACO — Adeline Falardeau, a senior at Thornton Academy, has been named a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Award, a national academic competition for high school students that provides financial aid for college. Falardeau is one of 15,000 seniors across the nation to be selected as a finalist. Merit Scholar® awardees will be chosen […]
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All welcome to participate in grieving ministry at Good Shepherd Parish in Saco
SACO — In an effort to offer support and comfort to community members coping with the loss of a loved one, Good Shepherd Parish in Saco conducts a grieving ministry to walk alongside individuals needing guidance through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Grief Share is a faith-based, supportive group that will meet each Thursday […]
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York County Republican meeting takes place March 8
The York County Republican Committee (YCRC) will meet Wednesday March 8 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road. The Municipal Development Committee (MDC) meeting will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 to 8:30 p.m/ business meeting. Rules to implement LD2003 that will affect local zoning ordinances […]
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Beyond the headlines: OOB tackling climate action
I don’t have to tell you that sea level rise poses a serious threat to Old Orchard Beach. You’ve seen it. We are experiencing it. The most recent storm that flooded Old Orchard Beach was illustrative of the change we are already dealing with. According to state data, a 1.6-foot sea level rise would reduce […]
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St. James School in Biddeford ready for “March Madness”
BIDDEFORD — “March is always a long month in schools,” said Nancy Naimey, principal of St. James School in Biddeford. “So, we thought, “Let’s try to plan a month-long initiative that promotes our S.A.F.E. mission each day.’” The result? “March Madness” and a schedule of events and activities that celebrate the school’s commitment to S.A.F.E. […]
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Obituary: John J. Laverty Jr., Nov. 26, 1937 – Feb. 19, 2023
BIDDEFORD — John J. Laverty Jr., 85, of Biddeford, Maine, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 19. He was born in Port Chester, New York, the eldest son of John J. Laverty and Mary (Kingsley) Laverty. John is survived by the love of his life of 32 years, […]
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Local students earn academic achievements
Local students who have been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. include: Ryan Desanctis of Gorham, and AJ McGrath of Scarborough. The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year include: Andrew […]
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Do you have unclaimed property?
Although Maine Unclaimed Property Week ended Feb. 27, it’s never too late to see if you have funds that you or your family forgot or never knew about. Unclaimed Property consists of money and other financial assets that are considered lost or abandoned when an owner cannot be located after a specified period of time […]
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Town & Country FCU launches new on-demand translation services partnering with House of Language
To highlight its continued commitment to find innovative solutions to better serve consumers, Town & Country Federal Credit Union has entered into a new partnership with the House of Languages to provide on-demand phone and video translation services as well as scheduled in-person options. Through the new partnership, translation services for more than 30 languages […]