We are facing some big choices with several large capital projects looming on the horizon. They include construction, renovation, and potential consolidation of our schools (est. cost — TBD), building a Community Center/Pool (est. cost $35MM) and expanding our library (est. cost $13MM). The library is the only one of these projects which is in […]
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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Gorham student to attend U.S. Military Academy
First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree nominated Gorham High School student Elijah Wyatt to the Academy in December 2021.
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In the Know: Scarborough has homeless people
Homelessness has never fully been absent from the Town of Scarborough, often only hidden and overlooked. Encampments were concealed behind the trees with these individuals unnoticed unless they created a commotion or a disturbance. Cars and tents that were being utilized as “homes” camouflaged themselves within the normalcy of town. Families were being sheltered for […]
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Free estate planning seminar to be held June 4
A free Estate Planning Seminar will be held Saturday, June 4, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., downstairs Hall at St Joseph Church, on Elm Street in Biddeford. The seminar is being presented by Good Shepherd Parish Councils of the Knights of Columbus. Attorney Robert Boudreau will be the instructor. For more information or to register, […]
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Letters to the editor, May 19
Let’s prevent ‘Ground Hog Day’ To the editor, Save Saco Neighborhoods (SSN) recently posted a Letter of Intent from the “new” owner of the Kimball Trust property and Maine Department of Transportation – MEDOT, on SSN’s Facebook page. This developer has enjoyed much success developing land around the former Brunswick Air Station. The individual’s record […]
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Things to do, May 19
Saturday, May 21 Free Community Drive Thru Dinner at Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church at 503 Goodwins Mills Road on Route 35 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu includes American Chop Suey, green beans, rolls and cupcakes. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale in York County will be held on […]
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Saco Middle School students make quarter three honor roll
The following Saco Middle School students made the third quarter honor roll: Class of 2024 High Honors: Joyce Shimba Bambi, Katalina Barbosa, Charlotte Bean, Emily Beaulieau, Nathan Bergeron, Daniel Bishop, Brooke Bodnar, Lillian Bolduc, Alice Browne, Calla Burman, Logan Carey, William Carson, Isabelle Danis, Grace Derosier, Allison Doyon, Sienna Eldred, Irina Erakovic, Gabriella Hagan, Owen […]
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Obituary: Lorraine R. Gagnon
BIDDEFORD — Lorraine R. Gagnon, 94, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and formerly of Biddeford, Maine, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Chambers Point Health Care Center. Born May 6, 1928, in Hartford, Connecticut, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Regina (Gauvin) Beaudoin. Lorraine was a 1947 graduate of St. Louis […]
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Biddeford holds spring festival Saturday
BIDDEFORD — The “Spring Pollinator Festival” will take place Saturday, May 21, noon to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park, 550 Main St. This free, family-friendly event will be hosted by Biddeford Community Gardens with supporting partners Engine, McArthur Library, Heart of Biddeford, Bike Part Art, Hydra Art Collective, and Forging Commons, and sponsored in part […]
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Biddeford to hold spring festival Saturday in Rotary Park
BIDDEFORD — Attend the “Spring Pollinator Festival” on Saturday, May 21, noon to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park, 550 Main St. This free, family-friendly event is hosted by Biddeford Community Gardens with supporting partners Engine, McArthur Library, Heart of Biddeford, Bike Part Art, Hydra Art Collective, and Forging Commons. Generously sponsored in part by Engine […]