Sexual Assault Respose Services of Southern Maine appointed a new board chair, vice chair, and secretary to lead SARSSM’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. This brings the total number of board members to eight. Prior to retirement, new Board Chair Barbara Dacri, who graduated with an master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Assumption […]
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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Learn about mushrooms on Feb. 3
Wintergreen is a beautiful low growing, glossy green plant that grows along many hiking trails in southern Maine. My one amazing trail trick is to pull a few leaves, break them gently to release the wonderful aroma and thus, astound my friends with my knowledge of woodland plants. Alas, that is one of the few […]
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Capitalism is great! Except …
You would be hard-pressed to find an organization that is more bullish on our capitalist economic system than the Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Providing incentives for people to do their best by following their passions and applying their work ethic and skills has resulted in progress, innovation and dramatically improved standards […]
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Letters to the editor, Jan. 27
Keep foreign money out of Maine elections To the editor, Here in Maine, we’re seeing more and more influence by foreign governments over our everyday lives. Versant, a major power utility company based out of Bangor, is owned wholly by a foreign government and recently, Maine endured the most expensive referendum election in Maine history […]
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Ruralist Lament: The week that was
It’s winter here on the farm. Nothing to do but feed the stove, review seed catalogs, try to get over my Omicron infection and pan for news nuggets in the frigid, murky (main)stream of media. The week began in holiday-mode with the rote recognition of Martin Luther King Day. Dr. King, being safely dead was […]
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Founder of mustang rescue dies at 83
Mona Jerome’s passion for wild mustangs influenced many.
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Obituary: Mona Jerome
BIDDEFORD — Mona Olive Jerome, 83 years old, a resident of Biddeford Pool, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Kennebunk after a brief illness. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on July 17, 1938, a daughter of Paul Roland and Pauline Althea (Young) Moulton and graduated from Trade Practical Arts High […]
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Boyle is sworn into the Maine House of Representatives
AUGUSTA – Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, was sworn into office on Jan. 18 by Gov. Janet Mills after winning a special election on Jan. 11. Boyle now serves House District 27, the seat previously held by Rep. Kyle Bailey, who resigned in October. “It’s great to be back in the State House,” said Boyle. “I […]
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Public outdoor skating ponds open: Free fun for all ages
One of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and spirit during the doldrums of winter is to find an activity to keep you active and enjoying the season. Thankfully in Scarborough, there are a number of places to let out your inner snowman and make the cold months fly by. A […]
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Sen. Brenner to host virtual public office hours Jan. 25
SCARBOROUGH — Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, will hold public office hours from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25 via Zoom. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. Sen. Brenner will give updates on the current legislative session […]