SCARBOROUGH — Last month, the Scarborough Kiwanis club donated more than $1,500 in food and gift cards to help feed those in need in the community. On March 25, the Scarborough Kiwanis club delivered 45 ham steaks to the Scarborough Schools Food Service department for families who need food assistance. On March 29, the club […]
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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Back-to-Basics state budget will set us up for success
On March 30, members of the Maine Legislature gathered at the Augusta Civic Center for a legislative session. Although we planned to take up various items that day, we had one main goal before arriving: to pass a budget for the coming two fiscal years. After a long day at work, we passed the budget […]
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Town of Scarborough presents Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal
The municipal budget season is now upon us, formally presented to Town Council on Wednesday, April 7. The presentation of the proposed budget establishes the starting point for ongoing discussion. This is a critical period for us each year, as the budget is a representation of our town’s priorities for residents. It gives us an […]
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Panel recommends against reinstating Saco attorney
The Board of Overseers of the Bar recommends against reinstating Gary Prolman, who has filed a statement of disagreement.
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Beyond the Headlines: Reflecting on 3 decades of life
As I enter a new decade this month (turning 30!), it got me reflecting back on some of the important life lessons I’ve learned along the way. Be true to yourself. Easier said than done right? For many of us, finding out who we are is a tall order. It takes a lot of trial […]
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UNE in Biddeford hosts climate dialog
On April 7, the University of New England hosted the Maine “Solve Climate by 2030 Dialog.” The dialog was one of more than 100 such events across 45 countries worldwide and in nearly every U.S. state held as part of the Solve Climate by 2030 project. Led by Bard College, the project aims to encourage […]
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Deanna Lavoie Joins Fontaine Family Team
Deanna Lavoie is joining Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader in their Auburn office. The company also has an office in Scarborough. Lavoie grew up in Buckfield on a large ranch and attended Buckfield Jr Sr High School. She continued her education at Worcester State University, graduating with a double major in Biology/Chemistry and […]
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Scarborough residents earn academic honors
Riley Rourke, a native of Scarborough, has been named to Emerson College’s dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Rourke is majoring in Marketing Communication at the Boston school, and is a member of the Class of 2023. Hailey Orff, a graduate of Scarborough High School and a member of the Colgate University Class of […]
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UScellular names retail area sales manager for greater Portland area
UScellular has named Jonathan Isacco retail area sales manager for the company’s New Hampshire and greater Portland area. Isacco is responsible for leading store associates in Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, and Topsham, Maine, as well as Manchester, Keene, Concord, Tilton, and West Lebanon, New Hampshire. He will help customers and businesses select the best plan […]
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Local meals are available in Scarborough area
Meals To Go Program 3 Pre-Cooked Frozen Meals for $10 Scarborough Community Services and Southern Maine Agency are working together to offer a Meals to Go Program. If you are 60 or older, you can get three pre-cooked freezer meals to enjoy when you need them for a suggested donation of only $10. If you […]