SACO — Billy G. Collins, 81, of Saco, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at home. He was born in Keith, West Virginia, on May 30, 1940, a son of Frank and Dolly (Laws) Collins. Billy met his wife Jacqueline while serving in the United States Navy. They were married on April 4, 1959, […]
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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Obituary: James J. “Ringo” Rivers
1937-2021
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Obituary: Priscilla Prince Kelley
SACO — Priscilla Prince Kelley, 86, of Wildwood Drive, passed away unexpectedly at Southern Maine Health Care on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Aug. 22, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Elsie Heap Prince. She attended Worcester schools. She lived in Worcester before moving to Saco in 1978, when […]
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Things to do
Book Sale On Sept 10-12 the Friends of Scarborough Library will hold a book sale at the Scarborough Downs Grandstand, entrance from Payne Road, on Friday from 4-6 (members only), and the general public on Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday noon to 2 p.m. People are asked to wear a mask and […]
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This year, no student will have to go hungry at school
It’s that time of year again — students are back in school. Though we all wish our kids were heading back to the classroom under better circumstances, the important thing is that they are back full-time, in-person. I heard from so many folks in the community throughout the last school year about the struggles they […]
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In the Know: New recreational programs for fall 2021
New community programs for kids, teens, and seniors are starting this month and registration is open. The Town of Scarborough Community Services department is excited to offer extracurricular and early learning programs for your children as the school year starts back up. This is a great opportunity for your children to begin exploring their interests, […]
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Scarborough public schools launches new website
Scarborough Public Schools launched a newly redesigned website in late August, upgrading from a site that was originally created in 2014. A year and a half of fluctuating guidelines from the pandemic has proved how valuable it is to have a reliable source for up-to-date communication. With continued changes to CDC guidelines and a thorough […]
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Saco fire chief named Maine’s Chief of the Year
Saco Fire Chief, John Duross, was recently named the 2020 Fire Chief of the Year by the Maine Fire Chiefs’ Association, according to a Facebook posting by Saco Professional Firefighters. “While 2020 was undoubtedly a trying year, and we are grateful for his steadfast leadership throughout the pandemic, Chief Duross’ efforts span decades,” the posting […]
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Obituary – Michael T. Mendros
SACO — Michael T. Mendros, 59, of Saco, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at home. He was born in Biddeford on April 13, 1962, a son of Thomas and Antoinette (Antonakos) Mendros. Michael graduated from Thornton Academy, Class of 1980. He lettered in indoor and outdoor track and he participated in soccer […]
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Household Hazardous Waste Day takes place Sept. 11
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day is coming up in Biddeford on Saturday, Sept. 11. Residents of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough may bring hazardous waste to the Recycling Center at 371 Hill St. in Biddeford from 8 .m. to noon. The event is for households only, not businesses. Regular recycling services will not be open […]