SACO — Edith Countaway, 96 of Saco, and formerly of Winthrop, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Dec. 4, 2022, at Pinnacle Health and Rehab in South Portland. Edith was born in East Boston, Massachusetts, on July 26, 1926, a daughter of Finnish immigrants John and Saima (Sunila) Elo. Edith was educated in the […]
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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Councilor Corner: My introduction to Town Council
I am excited to begin my work as Scarborough’s newest town councilor. I want to thank the Scarborough residents for entrusting me with this role. When I moved to Scarborough 17 years ago, I knew it was something special. I feel fortunate to be raising my children in such a beautiful area. As a family, […]
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Getting to work in the 131st Legislature
The votes have been cast, the campaigns are over, and a new year is quickly approaching. I am deeply honored to continue representing Scarborough and Gorham in the Maine Senate. Over the past few months, I spent much of my time speaking with folks across our community about their ideas and aspirations for our state, […]
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Fun, festive winter offerings from Scarborough Community Services
The Scarborough Community Services staff likes to get into the winter spirit before the snow flies. They started off the month of December with a Santa Drive-Through event and will continue with festive programs throughout the month. Take a look at a sample lineup below, then be sure to check out the full Winter Programs […]
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240 Strings presents free concert Dec. 17
240 Strings will present a free community concert on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at USM’s Corthell Hall in Gorham. Resident musicians will be joined by guest artists Betsy Hinkle on violin and Kal Sugatski on viola. The concert will feature quartets by Fanny Mendelssohn, William Grant Still, and Milad Yousufi, as well as some […]
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Letters to the Editor, Dec. 9
Underutilization of the Scarborough Library To the editor, I haven’t been following the debate over the Scarborough library much, so perhaps the following suggestion has already been put forward? In lieu of the now voted down expansion, perhaps increasing the utilization through expansion of operating hours would suffice? The current operating hours are M-S from […]
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Maine family-run Sea Dog Brewing Co. reopens former Famous Dave’s at Cabela’s plaza in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — A new dining option is now open in Scarborough. Sea Dog Brewing Co. Restaurant & Pub is located at the corner of Payne Road and the Haigis Parkway in the Cabela’s shopping center, the former site of Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que. Sea Dog’s hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. […]
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Things to do, Dec. 8
Wednesday, Dec. 14 The York County Republican Committee monthly meeting will be held at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. The business meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. will focus on the Election of YCRC Officers for 2023-2024. Carol Lombard of Southern York County Toys for Tots will be on hand […]
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Fecteau participates in French Embassy events during French president’s state visit in Washington, DC
Maine’s House speaker joins roundtable discussion with French Ambassador to the U.S. Philippe Étienne and Minister for Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna.
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Obituary: William J. Coney
EAST HARTFORD, CONN. —William J. Coney, 76, of East Hartford, Connecticut, passed away at his home on Sept. 13, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, with his wife, Ruth (Davis) Coney at his side. Bill was born in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 2, 1946, to the late Grover Cleveland Coney and Elaine B. (Kennedy) […]