In February, we celebrate Presidents Day and honor two of the most well-known presidents in American history: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Last month, while I was reflecting on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 riots in Washington, D.C., I turned to Washington and Lincoln. Although America is very divided in 2022, both Washington and […]
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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Zombie apocalypse art on display in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — An exhibition of artwork by local artist Jefferson Coniaris is on display at the University of New England’s Biddeford Campus Center now through Feb. 17. The exhibit, “Event: Terminus,” a showcase of the first 17 pages from the artist’s illustrated book of the same name, tells the story of a woman as she […]
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Volunteer needed to pick up donations to OOB food pantry
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Got a couple of hours to spare? The Old Orchard Beach Food Pantry that operates at the United Methodist Church is looking for a volunteer with a van, truck, or vehicle with a trailer to pick up donations twice a week. OOB Food Pantry volunteer Julie Fisher said the individual who […]
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Look no further than Libby Library for entertainment, enrichment, and inspiration
The other day a patron was checking out his books, and he commented, “It’s quiet in here.” Quick on her feet, our library assistant responded, “Well, it is a library.” It was good for a laugh, and if laughter is the best medicine, those belly-guffaws are extra important, especially these days. While it may be […]
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Scarborough council reviews Clean Water Act permits
A workshop was to be held Feb. 2.
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Obituary: Janine Deschambault
Nov. 16, 1934 – Dec. 18, 2021, In care of Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park.
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Enclave of Scarborough presents Post Cane to oldest resident
Lorraine Beaulieu is this year’s recipient.
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Let’s Talk Scarborough is a new program by the Scarborough Public Library
The Scarborough Public Library will launch a new virtual program, Let’s Talk Scarborough, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Scarborough’s new police chief, Mark Holmquist, will be the first guest to be interviewed. Let’s Talk America, the Library’s civil discourse forum, is introducing Let’s Talk Scarborough to offer opportunities to hear from […]
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Scarborough Council Corner: Community survey response summary
Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our town-wide Community Survey! We received over 862 responses. On Jan. 5, survey vendor ETC Institute presented the results to the Town Council. A few key highlights: • 86 percent of residents were satisfied with the overall quality of life in Scarborough • Scarborough […]
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Scarborough Police arrest man in connection with robbery
The Scarborough Police Department arrested a Portland man for robbery on Jan. 25. Christopher M. Ross, 34, was wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred on Jan. 19 at Walgreens located at 290 Congress St. in Portland and a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to policde. Members of the Scarborough Police Department’s […]