The Annual Yard Sale at Blue Point Congregational Church will be held at Blue Point Congregational Church on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. There will be books, toys, sporting, furniture, house wares, clothing, games, puzzles, and more. as well as baked goods and a barbecue […]
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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Barking up the right tree!
Town & Country FCU, Animal Refuge League report successful DOGUST.
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Council Corner: Tax rate set and future investments
It’s that time of year! Tax bills arrived in the mail and new capital investments will be coming on the ballot for referendum. The Town Council plays a critical role in shaping both of these efforts. Early in 2022 budget planning, the Council set a goal for the residential property tax rate (often referred to […]
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Bishop Deeley presents Matthew 25 Award and grant to Esther Residence in Saco
SACO — “Esther Residence saved my life.” The moving sentiment comes from one of the many women who have seen their lives shift from incarceration and addiction to productivity and hope thanks to a loving program that offers respite and respect to individuals with nowhere left to turn. Now in its 15th year, the Esther […]
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Biddeford Pedestrian Safety Forum to be held on Sept. 16
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford, Maine Department of Transportation, and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine have partnered to host an online forum on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss locations in Biddeford that residents feel are dangerous for pedestrians. The link for the online forum can be accessed by completing […]
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Free estate planning seminar set for St. Joseph in Biddeford on Sept. 18
BIDDEFORD — All are welcome to gather at a free estate planning seminar set for the basement hall of St. Joseph Church, located on 178 Elm St. in Biddeford, on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited at the seminar. To reserve a spot, call Dave McDonald at (207) 468-7324 […]
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Zippia once again names UNE No. 1 in Maine for graduates to get Jobs
UNE has also been named by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best institutions for an undergraduate college degree.
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One small flower with a big story to tell
Nature speaks in shapes, textures and colors, and her messages are based on how all those are organized on the world’s great canvas. How often have I come upon a favorite pattern or particular brush stroke that I see repeated in totally new and unexpected places? It happened again recently when I was taking photos […]
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Getting ready for new school year
I know it’s hard to believe, but the end of our Maine summer is here. And with that comes the beginning of a new school year for all of our Maine students. It goes without saying that the last school year was a challenging and confusing time that was full of changes and disruptions for […]
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Obituary: Jean M. Roberge
BIDDEFORD — Jean M. Roberge, 94, of Bow, New Hampshire, formerly of Biddeford, passed away in the early hours of May 6, 2020, at his home in Bow, New Hampshire. He was born on Jan. 27, 1926, in St. Come, Quebec Canada, son of Jean and Alice (Aubin) Roberge. He was educated in Canada. After […]