ACTON — Marc P. Pelletier, 44, of Acton, passed away on March 2, 2021 at his home. He was born in Biddeford on Jan. 11, 1977, the son of Jean and Andrea Pelletier. Marc attended Biddeford High School and was a part of the graduating class of 1996. He worked for Northeast Coating Technology (NCT) […]
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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Roger J. Gagne
BIDDEFORD — Roger J. Gagne, 89, of Biddeford peacefully passed in his home with his loving family at his side on Feb., 28, 2021. Born on May 14, 1931, he was the son of Romeo and Eugenie (Dallaire) Gagne. Roger was raised in Biddeford and graduated from the St. Louis High School in 1951. Mr. […]
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Maine Catholic Women encouraged to gather virtually on March 20 for special event
Due to the pandemic, the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference will not be held in person for the second consecutive year. The event, which drew close to 400 participants in 2019, is simply too large to ensure safety at this time. The event will move online for 2021. On Saturday, March 20, from 10 to 11:30 […]
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Patricia A. Dubois
BIDDEFORD — Patricia A. Dubois, 69, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at Maine Medical Center after a short illness. Daughter of the late Joseph Begin and Rita Ryan, Patricia was born on April 17, 1951, in Portland, Maine. She attended school in Biddeford and went on to continue her studies in […]
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Scarborough residents earn academic honors
Tom Higgins, son of Thomas Higgins and Susan Conley of Scarborough, made the fall dean’s list at the University of New England in Biddeford. Cameron Jury of Scarborough made the fall dean’s commendation list at Gettysburg College in Gettysburgh, Pennsylvania. Kyle King, Carlos Monsen, Emma Callahan, Connor Donnelly and Grace Terry, all of Gorham, made […]
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Tax relief available for Scarborough residents
The Town of Scarborough has several forms of tax relief available to residents who are looking for assistance with their taxes. There are several exemptions for residents that can reduce their annual tax bill. Applications for these exemptions must be submitted to our office by April 1. These exemptions are: • The Homestead Exemption, for […]
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Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine
AUGUSTA — On Feb. 24, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced two bills to help support and protect young families in Maine. LD 372, “An Act To Provide Maine Children Access to Affordable Health Care,” and LD 265, “An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care,” were the subject of public hearings before […]
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Julie Brennan with the Pine Tree Society in Scarborough earns clinical social worker certification
SCARBOROUGH — Julie Brennan recently earned her Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and, for nearly 20 years, has focused her expertise in the field of disabilities. Brennan is the director of Behavioral Services at Pine Tree Society where she oversees case […]
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Scarborough credit union partners with Makers of Maine podcast
SCARBOROUGH — Citing a similar focus on supporting the local communities, Town & Country Federal Credit Union and Makers of Maine podcast have announced a new partnership that will expand the support and awareness for the creative and innovative spirit that is strong and growing stronger in Maine. “We have a long-standing dedication to supporting […]
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Council Corner: Is the pace of growth in Scarborough too high?
The town’s Residential Growth Management ordinance is under review. The public is encouraged to weigh in.