Production agriculture is energy-intensive. Turning energy embedded in sunlight into food and fiber has long been a process exploited by humans. But until the late 1800s most of the work of farming was done by human or draft animal muscle. On a small homestead that could work, but for large acreage set up to feed […]
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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What’s in a leaf? Everything!
As though it happened overnight, our world is green again. Dense lawns and rolling fields, lush treetops and thick shrubbery, all throw their own unique and individual values across the canvas as summer once again draws nigh. My flower beds have gone from tentative and hesitant to tall and bursting in just a matter of […]
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Obituary: Ralph J. Vadnais
Ralph J. Vadnais, 84, of Saco passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, at St. Andre’s Health Care surrounded by his loving family of Alzheimer’s. Born in Biddeford on November 26, 1936, son of Alcide & Rose (Chantigny) Vadnais, Ralph was educated in local schools and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1955. After graduation […]
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Obituary: Joseph James Shortsleeves
BOSTON, Mass. — Joseph James Shortsleeves, 21, of Biddeford, gained his wings on June 22, 2021, at Boston Children’s Hospital after a short illness. Joseph was born on January 27, 2000, in Biddeford, the son of Erica Herring of Biddeford and James Shortsleeves, of South Portland and the brother of Nicole Shortsleeves, of Denton, Texas. […]
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Scarborough Public Library to host virtual conversation with featured 2021 “Read ME Author,” Matt Cost
Scarborough Pulbic Library will host a virtual conversation with Matt Cost on Wednesday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. In addition to discussing his selection as a 2021 Read ME author, we’ll hear about his path to becoming a published author, the nuances of researching and writing mysteries versus historical fiction, and the creation […]
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Enclave of Scarborough celebrates Juneteenth
The Enclave of Scarborough Assisted Living and Memory Care community held its first pre-Juneteenth celebration on June 16. This was a national company-wide event in which all Bridge Senior Living communities were encouraged to celebrate, according to an Enclave press release. Juneteenth is an American holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. […]
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Scarborough High School student awarded a Mainely Character Scholarship
SCARBOROUGH — Maggie Amann, Scarborough High School senior, recently received a $2,500 Mainely Character Scholarship, awarded annually to Maine high school seniors who demonstrate responsibility, integrity, courage, and exemplary concern for others. Maggie was selected from 375 scholarship applicants statewide; Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation sponsored her scholarship. Maggie thrives on helping others. She […]
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Pine Point to hold July 4th parade and kid Fun Run
SCARBOROUGH — Pine Point will again be celebrating the 4th of July with a parade and “Fun Run” for kids (ages 3 to 14). Registration for the Fun Run is from 8 to 8:30 a.m. at Pine Point’s Engine 4 Fire Station. The run begins 8:45 a.m. from Engine 4 to Hurd Park at Avenue […]
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New “Pitch In Pails” for Pine Point Beach cleanups is here
A day at the beach just became an opportunity to leave it a little cleaner than you found it. Scarborough Community Services recently launched “Pitch In Pails,” an exciting new effort for our community to get involved in helping keep our beaches clean. Debuting at Hurd Park, Pitch In Pails encourages beachgoers to participate in […]
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Online art auction for Presente! Maine’s ICE bail fund
From June 27 to June 29, Mainers for Humane Immigration will hold an online art auction at: https://app.galabid.com/icebailart/items to raise money for Presente! Maine’s ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Bail Fund. A week ago, five men were picked up by state police on Route 295 outside Gardiner, and then transferred to Border Patrol, because they […]
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