BIDDEFORD — Anne-Marie Brunelle, 84, of Biddeford, passed away on Nov. 6, 2022 at her home. Anne-Marie was born on April 28, 1938, to Arthur and Adrienne (Gosselin) Brunelle. She was educated in Biddeford Schools and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1956. She went on to graduate from Holy Ghost Hospital School 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.
Snug It Up” Home Weatherization & Heating Resources Workshop takes place at Scarborough Public Library
The free event takes place Saturday, Nov. 19.
Events, Nov. 11
Nov. 12, Saturday Highland Lake Grange roasted turkey dinner will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Menu includes roasted turkey, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce and cake.The cost is $10 per person, please have exact change. There will be no substitutions and no pre-orders — drive up, pay and receive your […]
Scarborough Land Trust offering program on Conservation Options for Your Property
SCARBOROUGH — Those interested in conserving their property into the future and who want to ensure that wildlife and nature or certain uses, such as farming or forestry, won’t be lost to development may join Scott Kunkler, conservation director of Scarborough Land Trust, for a discussion about the different options available to create a legacy […]
Share cheer with older adults this holiday season
Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior program kicks off in Gorham.
Collins, King announce more than $3.3 million for 23 Maine fire departments
Scarborough receives about $65,000.
Courier events
Saturday, Nov. 19 Cranksgiving Ride with members of the Saco Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee beginning at 10 a.m. Bike riders will meet at the Saco Community Center at 75 Franklin St., then ride to Hannaford in Saco, following the Eastern Trail when possible, where they will shop and pick-up food donations to benefit the […]
Biddeford High School Class of 1972 holds 50th reunion
The Biddeford High School Class of 1972 held 50th Reunion activities during the weekend of Oct. 21 to 23. Events included a hike through Clifford Park; a walk downtown along Main Street; attendance at the Biddeford-Westbrook football game; a post-game social at Mulligan’s Restaurant; coffee and doughnuts at Reilly’s Bakery; a tour of Biddeford High; […]
How to survive the holidays after loss of loved one
While friends and neighbors are decking the halls and hanging mistletoe, many who have lost a loved one are reliving memories of Christmases past. Facing the holidays after losing a loved one is a nostalgic reminder of merrier times and can hark the herald of unending tears. For those who are feeling a loss, allow […]
Library Links: Festival of Trees returns to Dyer Library in Saco
As I write this, the sun is shining and the temperature outdoors has soared to nearly 70 degrees, distinctly un-November-like. Given that, it’s hard to believe that it’s almost time for the big reveal of this year’s Festival of Trees. The 2022 theme (appropriately) is “Celebrating the Holidays,” surely a fine idea after a couple […]