BERWICK — Vernon Francis Huestis died peacefully Friday, Feb. 10, at the Scarborough Maine Veterans’ Home; he was 95 years old. Vern was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Bristol, Rhode Island, to Grace Simister Huestis and John Floyd Huestis. After graduating from Colt High School, Vern was drafted into the Army and would later receive […]
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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Scarborough residents achieve academic honors
Madeline Shields, James Shields and Linda Faber-Shields have been named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. Lili Stone, a nursing major in the class of 2026 from Pine Point, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Connor […]
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Fuel rally exceeded goal, raised $25,000
SCARBOROUGH —The 11th Annual Fuel Rally to support Scarborough residents with heating assistance exceeded the $20,000 goal and raised more than $25,000 (with gifts and pledges still coming in). “Wow! Such a caring, generous community pitching on to keep our promise we won’t leave anyone in the cold,” said Steffi Cox, Project GRACE executive director. […]
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Scarborough Rep. Kelly Murphy introduces bill to eliminate sales tax on diapers
AUGUSTA — Having a baby is expensive. Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, is sponsoring a bill to make the cost of providing for infants and toddlers more affordable. Kelly presented LD 287, An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers, before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Feb. 14. The bill would […]
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In the Know: Council approves coastal waters fee adjustments
The Town of Scarborough made recent amendments to Chapter 311, the Schedule of Fees related to moorings, pier use, and boat launch at the Pine Point pier. The proposed increases were adopted by the Town Council during a second reading at their Feb. 15 meeting. The fee changes were recommended to the Council after the […]
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Guest column: Scarborough school update
To the Scarborough Community: We need a new unified K-3 School and we need your help! For over a year now, the project’s building committee, composed of community members, parents, district & school leaders, faculty and staff, has been meeting twice per month to evaluate fiscally responsible options, plan a design supporting our educational vision, […]
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Sen. Brenner honors two Scarborough High School students
SHS students chosen for national choir in Washington, D.C. sing at Maine State Capitol.
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Bishop Deeley visits St. James School in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — “Listen to God and that will lead you to happiness.” These words of Bishop Robert Deeley fell upon a captive audience of middle schoolers at St. James School in Biddeford on Feb 15, part of a special trip by the bishop to visit with students and staff. “What’s a life lesson we should […]
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Bull Moose opens Biddeford store
BIDDEFORD — People were lining up to get in when Bull Moose opened it’s new location at the Biddeford Crossing Shopping Center on Saturday at its grand opening. The store, which sells vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, video games, books and more, moved from a former location in Sanford which has closed, and relocated to the […]
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From Augusta: Start of legislative session offers fresh opportunities to help Mainers
The start of a new year is often seen as a time of new beginnings, with many of us resolving to make positive changes and explore opportunities for a fresh start. Our work in the first session of the 131st Legislature is no different. As your state representative, it is my duty to ensure that […]