York County’s coast got walloped in a pair of back-to-back storms in January. Sand dunes were obliterated by the tremendous force of ocean water pounding the shore during the highest of tides – measured in Portland at noon on Jan. 13 at 14.57 feet, well above the expected 11.2 foot tide, according to the National […]
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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In the Know: Scarborough publishes draft Open Space Plan for conservation
After months of work by consultants, town staff, and the Ad Hoc Open Space Committee, a draft of the town’s Open Space Plan is available for the public to review. The plan can be found in the “What’s Happening” section of the town’s website, scarboroughmaine.org. The public is invited to review the draft plan and […]
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Two arrested for drug trafficking in Scarborough
The Scarborough Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving a local hotel that was believed to be involved in drug trafficking on Dec. 16 at about 12:30 p.m. A K-9 was deployed, which positively alerted to the presence of narcotic odor, according to a police statement. Upon searching the […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Things to Do: Dec. 19
Thursday, Dec. 19 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. FYI, email jsanderson@mcarthurlibrary.org. Friday, Dec. 20 “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn,” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. The Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred […]
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Community News: Dec. 19
Thornton students make holidays merrier Members of Thornton Academy’s Student Council continued a holiday tradition by delivering Christmas gifts for families to the Salvation Army offices on Dec. 13. Students, families, and staff donated gifts to brighten the holidays for 57 people in a dozen local families. “We’ve been doing this for more than 20 […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Beyond the Headlines: Recognizing the spirit of our communities
During this season of giving, it’s important to stop and reflect on those in our community who give of themselves to lift up those around them. There are countless volunteers who don’t ask for anything in return. They just give selflessly of their time, resources, and energy to make a difference. Throughout York County, we […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 19
Dealing with loneliness over the holidays In Maine, approximately 135,000 people 50 and older live alone and are at higher risk of social isolation and loneliness. If there is one thing the pandemic made clear, it is that personal connections are vital to our mental and physical well-being. With the holidays upon us, feelings of […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
County Report: York County is ‘StormReady’
York County Emergency Management Agency and first responders across the county’s 29 municipalities know first-hand how storms – whether snow, ice, wind, torrential rain – can wreak havoc on life, limb and property. Early in 2023, there were two devastating coastal storms in January, an April storm knocked out power and closed roadways across York […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Christmas comes early for Habitat for Humanity homebuyer
A new home building project by Habitat for Humanity York County is taking place in Saco. Construction will officially begin with the delivery of a modular home on Dec. 18. This home will be purchased by a local father who has a young daughter. After the home is delivered volunteers will help on the build […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: Dec. 13
Nature-inspired winter art On Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, join Lakes Environmental Association for a family-friendly walk and a morning of making art from natural materials collected during the walk. Meet at the Maine Lake Science Center, 51 Willett Road, to begin the short walk and learn how to identify various types of […]