No, it isn’t anything I grew in my garden. In reality, it grows everywhere, unannounced and uninvited. We stroll by it, without so much as a glance, drive by fields of it, and yank it up from our otherwise pristine lawns. It’s a White Clover (trifolium repens) blossom, and the words “beautiful, lovely, or pretty” […]
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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Superhero & Royalty Day: An enchanting day at Seashore Trolley Museum
KENNEBUNPORT — Visit Seashore Trolley Museum on Saturday, Aug.7 for Superhero and Royalty Day. Guests are encouraged to rock their inner superhero or king/queen/princess/prince/knight and come in costume. Admission to this magical event includes: • Elsa and Spiderman will be visiting 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Costume Contests for prizes, noon. • Create your own […]
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40-year sentence in brutal Old Orchard Beach murder stands
Maine justices deny the sentencing appeal of Dustan Bentley who pleaded guilty to killing his 65-year-old roommate.
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Roland F. Lantagne
BIDDEFORD — Roland F. Lantagne, 93, of Biddeford, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born on Sept. 6, 1927, son of the late Arthur and Florida (Perreault) Lantagne. Roland served his country in the United States Navy in the 1940s, then worked for many years as […]
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Collaborative partnership helps brush off dental fears for kids and adults with developmental disabilities
Most people view a visit with the dentist as an understandable part of life that must be endured in order to maintain good oral health. But for those with developmental disabilities, a trip to the dentist can cause crippling anxiety making it challenging to provide the dental care they need. To address this need, Maine […]
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Scarborough senior programs bring joy to participants
Scarborough Community Services recently announced the long-awaited return of in-person senior (55+) programs, put to a halt for over a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. July and August programs include weekly senior lunches, a walking club, morning drop-ins to socialize, and social outings to visit Maine attractions or enjoy group activities. One program that […]
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Fontaine’s virtual Aauction raises over $20,000
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader’s Bid for Wishes Virtual Auction was created back in the summer of 2014 as a virtual fundraiser Facebook event in order to grant a wish for a seriously ill Maine Wish kid, according to a company press release. The organization has a location in Scarborough. Fontaine Team has […]
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Fontaine Family Team welcomes back Sandra Godin
SCARBOROUGH — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader welcomes back associate broker Sandra Godin to the team at their Scarborough location. Godin attended Bonney Eagle High School in Standish. She then continued her education at University of Southern Maine. She has been in customer service for 20 years, most recently working as a server/bartender […]
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Lafayette was here: Markers to be placed where American Revolutionary general traveled in Maine
The Marquis de Lafayette, who fought for George Washington, visited the country at the time of the 50th anniversary of the war.
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A Ruralist’s Lament: Ship to Citadel
For the last several decades we’ve grown corn on this place. It’s long been traditional in this part of the Northeast. When Samuel de Champlain dropped anchor in the nearby Saco (“Chouaco”) River in 1604, and “encountered” the locals he was careful to describe them as a settled people: “They plant their corn in May […]