BIDDEFORD — Join Refuge staff and local artists for a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge with a Sense of Wonder Art Workshop Day on Saturday, June 19 In celebration of Rachel Carson’s legacy and 50 years of conservation on the Refuge in her name, leading artists will share […]
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 – Diane B. Tracy
Mrs. Diane B. Tracy, 53, of Biddeford passed away on Monday, May 31st, 2021 following an extended illness. Diane was born on January 8th, 1968, in Biddeford, Maine, to Mr. Normand Parenteau and Mrs. Martha Inkel Nadeau. Diane was a 1987 graduate of Biddeford High School and a 2015 graduate of York County Community College, […]
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Obituary – Jacques J. Boucher
BIDDEFORD — Jacques J. Boucher, 83, of Biddeford, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born in Q.C., Canada, on March 12, 1938, one of 13 children to Donat and Yvonne (Bellefeuille) Boucher. He met his wife of 54 years, Donna (Fish) Boucher while showing horses, then […]
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Library launches summer D&D campaigns – sign up by June 25
Scarborough Public Library has opened registration for its latest Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) virtual programs: Summer Dungeon Dive 2021, for people of all ages and experience levels. Chris Libby, MM, MLS, the Library’s Adult Services Assistant, will serve as Dungeon Master for programs ranging from the new intermediate program for children entering grades three through […]
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Obituary: Rita Marie Shaw
HOULTON/SACO — Rita Marie Shaw of Houlton and Saco , died on June 3, 2021 in Biddeford, with family at her side. She was born on Feb. 25th, 1931, in Fort Kent. The daughter of Melvina (Desjardins) and Albert Boucher. Rita was the second born child in a French, Catholic family of 14. She spent […]
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What family means to eighth-graders in Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach
SACO — The 26th Annual Rotary Essay Contest was another eye opening event about the challenges some of our youth are facing. Eighth-grade students from five local middle schools, were asked to write a 500-word essay on the topic, ‘What the Word Family Means to Me’, with the faculty at participating schools judging the essays […]
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Teen to benefit from Scarborough Realtor’s virtual auction
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader, with an office in Scarborough, will be hosting their 7th Annual Bid For Wishes Virtual Auction on their Facebook business page June 14-21. Along with Make-A-Wish Maine, this year’s auction will also benefit Emersyn “Emmy” Rowles, a bright, full of life, 15-year-old girl in the ninth grade at […]
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What is a media mentor?
Media Mentorship is the role librarians play in supporting a family’s decisions and practices around the use of media, defined as both print and non-print resources. Librarians have been practicing media mentorship since, well, the beginning of libraries. On any given day, the Youth Services staff can be found recommending the best book to read […]
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Old Orchard Beach top students, Class of 2021
Ryan Crockett: Maintained High Honors throughout High School and also was a member of the National Honors Society and Spanish Club. Ryan was a member of the varsity football, basketball and baseball teams. In basketball he scored 1,000 career points, was selected 3x 1st Team All-Conference, and was selected as a Maine State McDonald’s All-Star. […]
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Banana’s biggest fan meets UNE’s rare yellow lobster
Girl and family meet yellow lobster in Marine Science Center.
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