Due to inclement weather, the Town of Scarborough will have a parking ban starting Friday, Feb. 25 at 12:01 a.m. through Saturday, Feb. 26 at 6 a.m.
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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Bruce H. Thurlow, 84, superintendent of schools, psychologist, community leader
Scarborough native, well-known educator, psychologist, and longtime superintendent of schools for Cape Elizabeth, Bruce H. Thurlow died Feb. 15 at his home in Pine Point. Friends and family described Thurlow as an exceptionally kind and warmhearted family man who worked hard all his life and achieved success in the field of education and psychology. Thurlow, […]
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People sought to be on Maine Recovery Council
Augusta — Attorney General Aaron M. Frey is looking for three individuals to appoint to the Maine Recovery Council. The purpose of the Maine Recovery Council is to distribute funds received from settlements for opioid abatement purposes. The Attorney General is seeking letters of interest from individuals with some or all of the following qualifications: […]
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Tax assistance programs available to Scarborough residents
The Town of Scarborough has several forms of tax relief available to residents who are looking for assistance with their taxes. There are several exemptions for residents that can reduce the annual tax bill. Applications for these xemptions must be submitted to our office by April 1. These exemptions are: • The Homestead Exemption, for […]
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Former Biddeford school superintendent leaves lasting legacy
Sarah Jane Poli, 80, died recently after serving decades in the local school system.
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Learn your color season March 1
One of the highlights of my work week is organizing the weekly gathering of handicrafters that meets at the library on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. These talented individuals bring knitting, crocheting, tatting, sewing or whatever project they are currently working on or simply chat and share creative tips. When the pandemic closed […]
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Saco Middle School 2nd quarter honor roll
The following students made the second quarter Saco Middle School honor roll. Class of 2024 High Honors: Brayden Achorn, Joyce Shimba Bambi, Emily Beaulieu, Nathan Bergeron, Daniel Bishop, Brooke Bodnar, Lillian Bolduc, Alice Browne,Calla Burman, Nikolaos Christidis, Isabelle Danis, Grace Derosier, Allison Doyon, Mia Ducasse, Sienna Eldred, Theresa Eng, Irina Erakovic, Amelia Getchell, Hamilton Greene, […]
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Get your colors done through McArthur online program
One of the highlights of my work week is organizing the weekly gathering of handicrafters that meets at the library on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. These talented individuals bring knitting, crocheting, tatting, sewing or whatever project they are currently working on or simply chat and share creative tips. When the pandemic closed […]
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Submissions for The ART of Resilience contest due Feb. 27
Students in sixth through 12th grade, who live in the Project Alliance service area that includes Arundel, Biddeford, Buxton, Dayton, Hollis, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach and Saco, are eligible.
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Obituary: John A. Sevigny
BIDDEFORD — John Albert Sevigny enjoyed 96 years of a wonderful life and joined his wife Lucille Boutet Sevigny and many other loved ones on Feb.13, 2022. He left life surrounded by his family and friends who cherished his humor, huge heart, and unconditional commitment to those he loved. Born in Biddeford, Maine, on Jan. […]