Scarborough native James Sunshine recently secured distribution with Lionsgate Films and Indican Pictures for his feature directorial debut “Coronavirus Conspiracy” on Sept. 21, according to a statement by Sunshine. Written and shot in secret during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the surreal and absurdist comedy showcases acting veterans John Lehr (“10 Items or Less”, […]
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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The Lincoln Mill: New life for historic building
The building is now in its second phase of renovation.
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Letters to the editor, Sept. 23
Vote yes on Question 1 To the editor, My background and employment are in energy and construction, and I have followed the debate on the CMP Corridor from the beginning. Let me make one point very clear: if I thought that Maine residents would benefit from good, long-term jobs and honest savings on our power […]
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Beyond the Headlines: Expecting more from County government
Do you know what our county commission does? How about who our county commissioner is or what that person does for us on a regular basis? Sadly, I don’t think many can answer those questions easily. We don’t hear anything about what’s happening on the county level nor how we can participate in the decision-making […]
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Volk Packaging Corporation named one of 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine
BIDDEFORD — Volk Packaging Corporation was recently named as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management – Maine State Council (MESHRM) and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State […]
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Rotarians organize beach clean-up events across state
SACO — Rotarians from the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club, the Saco Bay Rotary Club, and the UNE Rotaract Clubs, are joining forces and taking part in the 2021 Beach Clean Up effort happening throughout Maine. Along Maine’s beaches, rivers, and lakes, Rotarians and locals are taking on the task of cleaning Maine’s beautiful landscapes. Led by […]
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Americans must defend democracy at the ballot box
Democracy is at stake. In the United States of America, more than a dozen states have enacted laws to make it harder for Americans to vote. As of today, over 400 voter suppression bills have been introduced in 49 states, including four in Maine. Luckily in Maine, our state lawmakers have passed provisions to expand […]
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Service Notice: Fred W. Bayley and Thomas R. Bayley
SCARBOROUGH — Fred W. Bayley, 83 years, died Feb. 26, 2021, and his son, Thomas R. Bayley, 61 years, died June 27, 2021. Fred and Tom were both life-long residents of Scarborough and were very active in the community they loved. Fred owned and operated Bayley’s Camping Resort until his retirement, handing the reigns over to […]
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Obituary: Ann Barker
Ann Elizabeth Barker of Mebane, North Carolina was born on July 18, 1945, in Biddeford, Maine. Ann went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sept. 2, 2021. Ann was the eldest of 10 children born to Richard and Marie Barker. Ann attended Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine, and graduated from Old Orchard Beach […]
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Sen. Brenner, Rep. Terry to host public office hours in Gorham
Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, and Rep. Maureen “Mo” Terry, D-Gorham, will hold public office hours from 3 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20 at the Baxter Memorial Library in Gorham. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. […]