It’s hard to believe, but another summer has gone by – and back to school season is here. When I think back to my own time spent inside the classroom, I can remember the smell of rubber erasers, the sound of hand-crank pencil sharpeners and the sight of freshly painted chalkboards. I was an eager […]
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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Letters to the editor, Sept. 8
Elect Ingwersen to Senate District 32 To the editor, I am endorsing Henry Ingwersen for the Maine State Senate District 32. Henry was an educator for 25 years and has an advanced degree in administrative education leadership, and was in the Maine State House of Representatives 2018, representing Arundel, Dayton and Lyman. I believe that […]
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SPL book sale takes place Saturday, Sept. 10
The Scarborough Public Library is holding a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will take place at Scarborough Public Works at 20 Washington Ave. Those attending should bring their own bags for their purchases and payment must be made with cash or by check only. For more information, […]
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24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy to be held Sept. 18 in Scarborough
The Maine professional Drivers Association will hold the 24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy event on Sunday, Sept. 18, in an effort to help Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD raise funds for operations. Activities will include: A “Touch-a-Truck” event from 10 a.m. to noon, truck show, drivers competition, raffle items, 50/50, and food. The line-up […]
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Obituary: Brett Alan Branam
BUXTON — Brett Alan Branam, 62, of Buxton, passed away Saturday morning, August 27, 2022, at his home. He was born in Santa Ana, California on October 12, 1959, a son of Gary and Sandra (Rumery) Branam. At the age of 11, the family moved to Maine, where he was educated in both the Saco […]
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Oldies Dance to return in October
The 19th Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit Dance will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Eagle’s Hall in Biddeford. For tickets, call 207-284-4692. Courtesy Photo YORK COUNTY — If classic rock n’ roll is the soundtrack to generations of music lovers, the Rock n’ Roll Oldies Dance is a […]
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SEDCO annual meeting to take place Oct. 4
The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) will hold its annual meeting at the Black Point Inn on Oct. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s annual meeting will feature Dana Fortier, director of Global Facilities Planning & Implementation for IDEXX as the keynote speaker. Fortier will discuss the company’s expansion into Scarborough as well […]
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Eddie Woodin – Recipient of Scarborough Land Trust’s first conservationist award
Woodin has donated much of his time to many conservationist causes.
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Saco Museum presents the Pastel Society of Maine 2022 Open Juried Exhibition ‘Pastels Only’
SACO — The Pastel Society of Maine (PSME) is hosting their 2022 Open Juried Exhibition, “Pastels Only,” at the Saco Museum. This special exhibition will display works of pastel artists from Maine and beyond. “Pastels Only” will be on view from Aug. 24 through Oct. 21. PSME, originally established in 1999 as the Pastel Painters […]
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York County Senior College announces fall courses
York County Senior College has its line up of fall courses and registration for classes is now open. Courses will be presented primarily online via Zoom, with a few on-site in-person, and one outdoors. People can register online via CourseStorm. Course descriptions are available in CourseStorm. YCSC Membership (or other Maine Senior College membership) is […]
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