As with every New Year, I find myself simultaneously reflecting on the successes and struggles of the past year and hoping that 2023 will bring more successes than struggles. This hope has already been met with the announcement of committee assignments over the holiday break. I’m happy to serve again as chair of the Environment […]
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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Obituary: Brian Huot
Brian (Skipper) Jay Huot, 64, of Fryeburg, Maine, died Dec. 15, 2022, peacefully at home, with his wife Audrey and family members by his side. Brian was born June 10, 1958, in Biddeford, Maine. Brian is predeceased by: his parents, Harry Norman and Jeanette Huot of Biddeford, Maine; and daughter-in-law, Shantea Wolridge-Huot of Giddings, Texas. […]
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Obituary: Gilbert L. Cote
BIDDEFORD — Gilbert L. Cote, 91, of Biddeford, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Gilbert, fondly known as Gil, was born to Carise and Annie (Berube) Cote on Sept. 3, 1931 in Connor, Maine. At the age of 11, Gil moved with his family to Biddeford where […]
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Obituary: Therese Lessard
Therese P. Lessard, 71, of Arundel, Maine, passed away on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, after a long illness Therese was born on April 10, 1951, to Antonio J. Dube and Noella R. (Baron) Dube. Therese graduated from St. Louis High School in 1969. After high school she worked at various businesses in Biddeford including Doyon’s […]
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Obituary: Shirley A. Martel
BIDDEFORD — Shirley A. Martel, 76, of Biddeford, passed away on Dec. 24, 2022, at her home. Shirley was born on April 10, 1946, to Lucien and Emily (Skillings) Auger. She lived in the Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach areas most of her life and attended Biddeford schools. Shirley was a member of St. Margaret’s […]
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Library Link: All’s quiet on the beach front
The holidays have come to an end. Twinkle lights and sparkly ornaments are once again nestled neatly in their boxes and have been stowed in the garage or attic or basement or the back of that one really deep closet in the master bedroom. Cheerily wrapped packages have been ripped open with an ooh and […]
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York County Republican meeting takes place Jan. 11
The York County Republican Committee monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting takes place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Topics to be discussed will include the upcoming national and state Republican Party elections for chair of the Republican National Committee […]
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Obituary: Craig Thomas Gardner
Feb. 13, 1960 – Dec. 23, 2022
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Councilor Corner: Good tidings to you and Happy New Year!
It’s such a blessing to celebrate the Holidays in a place like Scarborough. As the Town Council begins to prepare for 2023, I feel fortunate to take this opportunity to thank you all for the support, compassion and engagement that you showed in 2022 and to reflect on how things went. It was a transitional […]
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In the Know: New year, new ways to stay active and engaged
Happy New Year to all! As many people do at the start of the new year, Scarborough Community Services is reflecting back on the past year on what we have accomplished and how we have grown. We’re assessing what went well and how we can improve our processes, procedures, and services into this new year. […]