Scarborough Community Thanksgiving gives thanks To the editor, Scarborough Community Thanksgiving is pleased and proud to announce that as of fall of 2021, we have become an official 501(c)(3)! With that now in place, we have the ability to function independently, and the entire Board of Directors is excited to start focusing on this year’s […]
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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Michael Bourget joins Fontaine Family Team
has joined Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader, with an office in Scarborough, at their Auburn location. Bourget grew up in Lewiston, and attended Lewiston High School. He comes from a military family involved in the shoe shop industry and the textile industry in the Twin Cities. Although he was not in the military, […]
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Veterans can get free dental care June 11
On Saturday, June 11, Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its eighth year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care. Millions of […]
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Biddeford Fire Department offers online fire permits
The Biddeford Fire Department will now offer burning permits for residents online at no charge. Fire permits are required for all campfires, beach campfires, and open burning (slash, brush, or grass fires) in Biddeford. The Department previously only issued campfire permits in person on paper, which were valid for the calendar year and required residents […]
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Sullivan Tire names new president, CEO
The Sullivan Tire Family promoted of Joseph M. Zaccheo to president and CEO of Sullivan Tire Company. Founded in 1955, Sullivan Tire has 111 locations throughout New England and is family owned and operated. There are several Maine locations, including in Scarborough and Biddeford. Zaccheo, has been a part of the Sullivan Tire team for […]
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Thornton Academy Honor Roll Third Quarter
The following students made the honor roll for the third quarter at Thornton Academy in Saco. Class of 2022 First Honors: Reese Ahearn, Allison Arsenault, Meagan Arsenault, Kayley Auger, Colby Bilodeau, Colin Binette, Cody Bowker, Jonathan Branco, Benjamin Cobb, Kristen Costa, Zack Coulombe, Mathielde Lindberg Cristofoli, Roman Crossetti, Khanh Dau, Abrial Davis, Ezra Davis, Deven […]
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Income, growth, capital preservation: Finding your balance
You can’t blame people for wanting it all, substantial portfolio income coupled with sustained capital growth, all with no risk to principal. Experienced investors know that the financial markets don’t work that way, that reward is a function of risk, and prices go down as well as up. Inflation The “elephant in the room” for […]
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Library Links: What matters most?
Maine is the oldest state in the nation. And the United States is getting older; the Urban Institute explains that the number of Americans ages 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years. Obviously, this is a very significant trend and McArthur Library is starting now to provide better services for […]
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From Augusta – A budget for working families and their children
On Tuesday, April 19, the Maine Legislature passed the supplemental budget, which features our plans for how to invest the state’s $1.2 billion surplus in Maine’s people. Then, on Wednesday, April 20, Gov. Janet Mills signed the budget into law. I’d like to discuss some of the items that will address our current challenges, offer […]
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Letters to the Editor, May 5
Thanks to a generous community To the editor, We are privileged to live in a community of people who are so willing to give of their time, talent and treasure to make this a better place to live. I’m talking about the support that local volunteers and businesses have provided to rejuvenate the West Brook […]