Town Councilor Cory Fellows’ recent “housing to-do list” for Scarborough was a thoughtful contribution to the ongoing discussion about housing policy. While we agree with many of his proposed steps, there’s a critical issue that can’t be ignored: housing development is moving full speed ahead while we take nine to 18 months to create a […]
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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SMS Bobcat Players in ‘Beetlejuice JR.’ Production
The musical ‘Beetlejuice JR.’ will be performed by the Saco Middle School Bobcat Players on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m., at Thornton Academy’s Harold P. Garland Auditorium. The 60-minute funny musical is based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon, according to a school district statement. […]
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Beyond the Headlines: York County Commission becoming visible, impactful
It is a true honor to be your voice at the county level. My governing philosophy has been and will continue to be that this is your commission seat, not mine. I work for you in this role. It is a duty I take seriously. Now that I’ve spent two years as your commissioner, I’d […]
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From Augusta: Providing certainty in uncertain times
We live in unstable and uncertain times. The erratic behavior of the Trump administration – like empowering the richest man in the world to wreak havoc on our federal government – has posed numerous challenges to Maine, from harmful cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to threats made to education funds because Governor Janet […]
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Council Corner: My return to the council
Hello Scarborough. It is nice to be back serving on the Town Council. The last five years have found me not far away, happily supporting the Scarborough Public Library. SPL is one of Scarborough truly venerable institutions with a stellar trustee board, and an (almost) new library director and senior staff, both second to none. […]
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Bill to help cities and towns provide property tax relief for older Mainers
A bill to help municipalities establish their own property tax stabilization programs for older residents in their communities is being considered by a legislative committee. The Legislature’s Taxation Committee conducted a public hearing on March 19 for LD 559, “An Act Provide Property Tax Stabilization for Older Maine Residents,” sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. […]
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A bill to help municipalities establish their own property tax stabilization programs for older residents in their communities is being considered by a legislative committee. The Legislature’s Taxation Committee conducted a public hearing on March 19 for LD 559, “An Act Provide Property Tax Stabilization for Older Maine Residents,” Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. The bill […]
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Quilter shopping event around state throughout April
Independent quilt shop operators around the state are celebrating the 25th year of their annual Shop Hop. The event runs through April and invites shoppers to go from one quilt shop to another with a “passport,” gathering stamps at each store to potentially win a drawing at the end of the month. Store operators also […]
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Portland Water District scholarship deadline is March 31
Students in communities served by the Portland Water District who are pursuing a career applicable to the water/wastewater industry (e.g., water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering or public administration) are eligible for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship. The deadline to apply for the scholarship […]
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Community News: March 27
TA Players set sail with Cole Porter’s ‘Anything Goes’ Garland Auditorium on the Thornton Academy campus in Saco will be transformed into the luxury liner SS American as the TA Players present the hit Broadway musical “Anything Goes.” The musical comedy is set aboard an ocean liner traveling from New York to London, where love, […]