The rebates are designed to help Maine people save money this winter.
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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Biddeford Public Works, veterans team-up to install vandalized flagpole
Biddeford Public Works and AMVETS Post 1 became a “fast response” team to meet an emergent need; install a flagpole in time for the Biddeford-Saco Veterans Day parade ceremony. Sometime Oct. 22, Biddeford’s Veterans Memorial Park was assaulted by vandals. The flagpole with the POW/MIA flag was broken off at ground level and the flag […]
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Councilor Corner: Elections matter
As I write this column, I find myself reflecting on my eight years of service to the people of Scarborough. I marvel at the changes that have occurred in town over that time. I ponder the annual change in the dynamics of the group of councilors with whom I serve. Ultimately, it is all good. […]
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Biddeford to conduct architectural survey through September 2023
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Historic Preservation Commission is about to embark on a project to document historic buildings in the downtown and surrounding areas of the city, according to a city press release. The project, called an Architectural Survey, will be conducted by Kleinfelder, Northeast, Inc., a consultant the city hired through a competitive RFP […]
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Biddeford girl honored with Girl Scouts Local Gold Award
BIDDEFORD — Girl Scouts of Maine recognized Ayla Clark from Biddeford as one of the latest Gold Award Girl Scouts in Maine who identified the root cause of pressing issues in their communities, created sustainable solutions, and took action to earn the Gold Award: Girl Scouts’ highest achievement, according to a Girl Scouts of Maine […]
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Library Links OOB: We gather together and give thanks
The sky is a flat, steely-gray expanse, rendering the ocean below it a pale slate lapping against the ash-colored sand so that the lifeless landscape stretches into forever. My usually colorful view from Old Orchard Beach’s Libby Memorial Library Children’s Room windows is just one, solid, cold, misty, gray panorama. One might think that such […]
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Chamber Corner: ‘No place like home for the holidays’
Try shopping local this holiday season.
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Fecteau celebrates school meals week in Biddeford
Maine’s House Speaker visits Biddeford High School cafeteria
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SERVPRO of Biddeford/Saco and the Sebago Lake region changes ownership
BIDDEFORD — SERVPRO of Biddeford/Saco and SERVPRO of The Sebago Lake Region has a new owner. Jared Lamey took ownership of SERVPRO of Biddeford/Saco and The Sebago Lake Region in October, according to a company press release. The Lamey Family has owned SERVPRO of Portland and South Portland since 2004 which will bring 18 years […]
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Letters to the Editor, Nov. 3
Show appreciation for poll workers Our election clerks and poll workers are facing immense challenges, from a global pandemic to the spread of disinformation. Add in the usual challenges of local governance—inconsistent funding, changing laws, evolving voter behavior—and the job seems positively overwhelming. Yet without fail, our elections are conducted efficiently and smoothly. As a […]