Loyola University Maryland, in Baltimore, has named the following Scarborough residents to the fall 2021 dean’s list: Caroline Arpin, class of 2023, Fluffy Dittmer, class of 2025, and Olivia Martel, class of 2025.
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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Reflecting on 50 years of the Clean Water Act
On Oct. 18, 1972, Congress voted to override President Richard Nixon’s veto to enact the landmark Clean Water Act. Fifty years after its passage, the law has proven to be one of the most important measures taken to clean up and protect our environment in this country’s history. You might not know that the law […]
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Scarborough Historical Society & Museum reopens
SCARBOROUGH — After being closed for much of the pandemic, the Scarborough Historical Society & Museum has opened its doors to the public once again. During the quiet time over the last several months, volunteers have been busy preparing new exhibits for visitors to view as well as continuing the regular work of preserving Scarborough’s […]
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Letters to the editor, April 15
Employer sees town center at the Downs as a boon to employees To the editor, When I was exploring locations throughout Greater Portland for the future home of AV Technik, I was drawn to The Downs and the master planned community because of the promise it delivered — live, work, play. That simple combination of […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings welcomes new board member
SACO/SCARBOROUGH — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, Maine’s oldest bank, has recently added of Daryl J. Cady, MBA, CPA to its board of directors. Cady is the current CEO of Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough, where she leads two locations, 150 employees and 140 volunteers. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience […]
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Meteorlogist vists Enclave of Scarborough
Meteorologist Christian Bridges visited the Enclave of Scarborough for a ‘Wear it Wednesday Meteorology theme Day’ to give a ‘Weather 101’ presentation. The Enclave staff had everything from raining men, cats and dogs, to cloudy with a chance of meatballs. Even their cloud costume formations ranged from cumulus, to cumulonimbus, then back to cirrus, then […]
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Scarborough holds budget roundtable discussions
SCARBOROUGH — For those interested in the proposed FY2023 budget with representatives from the Scarborough Town Council and Board of Education, there will be four opportunities to attend budget discussions, with both in-person and remote options (Zoom links at scarboroughmaine.org). These include: • Wednesday, April 20, 6:30-8 p.m. – In-Person at Town Hall (Remote participation […]
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Growing at the Libby Memorial Library in Old Orchard Beach
As I was completing my opening routine at the Library the other morning, I walked into the Children’s Room. In the late morning, the sun shines in through the windows at the perfect angle, and I will often enjoy a couple of minutes to stand quietly in the warm rays. Just outside of those windows […]
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Collaboration between local nonprofit and school districts feed students in need
SACO — Like many school districts during the pandemic, consistent food supply for students was supported by local nonprofit organizations. Youth Full Maine was among one of the critical partners for several school districts and their support continues to grow as food insecurity among families in our communities heightens. The Biddeford, Dayton and Saco communities […]
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Chamber Job Fair on April 27 held at Oceanwood in Ocean Park
The Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce and the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to co-host a regional Job Fair to help match job seekers with the many open positions currently available at area businesses and organizations. The Job Fair will be held at Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center, located at […]