SACO — Sandy Bailey has joined S&B Financial Services as a senior financial advisor, certified financial planner (CFP), chartered retirement planning counselor (CRPC) and an accredited domestic partnership advisor (ADPA). Bailey began her investment career in 1995 when she earned her insurance license. She holds her Series 6, 63, and 7 securities registration, which allows […]
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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Holbrook at Piper Shores awarded Elite Status by U.S. News & World Report
SCARBOROUGH — Holbrook Health Center, the skilled nursing care program of Piper Shores’ lifecare retirement community in Scarboorugh, recently announced it has earned a high-performance rating and “Elite” categorization for care by U.S. News & World Report for American nursing homes. U.S. News & World Report evaluated over 15,000 skilled nursing communities and found the […]
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In the Know: Winter Safety: Be careful if using equipment that emits carbon monoxide
Recently, the evening news reported that a local contractor was overcome by carbon monoxide while operating a gasoline powered piece of equipment in a basement area, requiring transport to the emergency room. This story illustrates why everyone should be extremely careful when using a gas-powered generator or similar alternative heating or power sources. Improper operation […]
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Virtual wellness classes for improved balance offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging
BIDDEFORD — Between January and March, certified volunteer instructors with the Agewell program* of Southern Maine Agency on Aging will lead multiple sessions of wellness classes. The classes are designed for adults 60 and over with the goal to improve their overall health and wellness, especially their balance and decrease chances of falling. Current data […]
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Obituary: Richard N. Remillard
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Richard N. Remillard, 79, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 8, 2023, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Biddeford on April 30, 1943, a son of Ovide and Rose Anna (Lamirande) Remillard. He graduated from St. Louis High School, class of 1961. […]
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Obituary: Laval Dube
Laval Ghislain Dube, 69, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2023, at home with his partner by his side. He was born on Jan. 1, 1954, in Packington, Canada, to Phillipe and Fernande Dube. Laval moved to Maine in 1968 with his family, and immediately went to work doing drywall. He took pride in his […]
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Good Shepherd Parish in Saco raises Over $20,000 to help Bethlehem Hospital
SACO — For a parish service project this Advent, staff at Good Shepherd Parish (Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco; St. Joseph Church, Biddeford; St. Margaret Church, Old Orchard Beach; St. Philip Church, Lyman) expanded its thinking to serving the universal Church, specifically, a group of people in need over 5,000 miles away. “We wanted to […]
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From Augusta: Looking ahead to committee work
Lawmakers have many duties and responsibilities. We help our constituents, share information and sponsor bills. We also serve on committees, which conduct public hearings and work sessions on bills before the bills go to the Senate and House Chamber for votes. Last month, I learned that I have been appointed to serve as the Senate […]
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Obituary: Anna Doucette
Anna Hebert Dumas Doucette, 101, passed peacefully in her sleep, Christmas Eve Day, 2022. She was born in Fort Kent, Maine, the daughter of Hubald Hebert and Delima (Clavette) Hebert. Her childhood was spent on a potato farm. Anna graduated from Fort Kent Community High School and then attended Madawaska Training School in Fort Kent […]
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In the Know: Public outdoor ice rink: Fun for all ages
Experience the joys of winter in Scarborough with an array of outdoor recreation spaces. Once we have sustained cold temperatures, head to our municipal skate pond for a fun activity for the family. For over three decades, Scarborough’s Community Services department has maintained an outdoor rink for skaters to enjoy during opportune winter conditions at […]