SACO — The Saco Grange #53 was the recent recipient of the Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter 2021 Saco Spirit of America Foundation Tribute winner award for outstanding volunteerism. David Flood was the winner in Biddeford and in Old Orchard Beach, the Tribute winner was the Fire Department and the Police Department. The Spirit […]
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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Biddeford city manager to be president of Maine Municipal Association
BIDDEFORD — James Bennett, city manager of Biddeford, will be the president of the Maine Municipal Association Executive Committee in 2022. Elaine Aloes, Selectboard chair in Solon was selected to serve as the vice president in 2022. Bennett’s tenure begins Jan. 1, when he will lead the 12-member committee that steers MMA operational and budgeting […]
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Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach residents earn academic honors
The University of Maine at Farmington dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester includes Biddeford students: Spencer Arnold, High Honors; Andrea Bouthillette, High Honors; Old Orchard Beach: Theo Estevao, High Honors; Josee Hartley, Honors; Meghan LaPlante, High Honors; and Saco: Ripley Biggs, Honors; Erika Holbrook, High Honors; Abby Pomerleau, High Honors; Katie Sewell, Honors; Truman […]
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We must save Roe v. Wade
I was 18 years old when the U.S. Supreme Court guaranteed a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions in Roe v. Wade. If you’ve only known an America where abortion was safe and legal, it can be hard to comprehend the suffering woman endured before Roe. But in this country – the […]
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Saco Fire Department hosting vaccine clinic this weekend
SACO – Northern Light Home Care & Hospice will be on-site at the Saco Fire Department on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon to host a Flu & Pfizer Booster Shots Drive-thru Clinic. This opportunity is thanks to collaboration between the Saco Fire Department and Age Friendly Saco, whose mission is to promote […]
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Service Notice: Dr. Connor Moore
SACO — Conner Moore passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in the company of his loved ones. Friends and family are invited to attended visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral, 365 Main St., Saco. Visitation will also be held Saturday from […]
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Looking Ahead: Scarborough fall town updates
Here is a look at a few informational updates and reminders from the Town. Sign up for our twice monthly email newsletter by visiting the “Stay Connected” page of www.scarboroughmaine.org to stay informed. Community Surveys sent to select residents, online version to follow The Town Council has prioritized conducting a town-wide community survey this fall. […]
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Blessing of the Animals events scheduled for Maine parishes on Oct. 2-4
Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to flock to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, which takes place Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with […]
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Scarborough car show ‘huge success’
Enclave Scarborough’s 7th annual Vintage Car Show back to school drive took place Aug. 26. The event was a huge success according to an Enclave press release The event raised a good amount of money for Reiche School in Portland as well as several school supply donations In addition, there were special themed raffle winners, […]
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City Theater presents ‘The Ghost Train’
City Theater in Biddeford has pulled out all the stops for its production of Arnold Ridley’s ‘The Ghost Train.’