SCARBOROUGH — A corned been dinner will take place Wednesday March 17 from noon to 6 p.m. or until the meals run out, at American Legion Post 76, 42 Manson Libby Road in Scarborough. Order by March 10 by calling 207-883-3902. The price of a meal is $10 and will be served curbside for take-out.
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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Find your flash of insight with help from SPL
One of the Scarborough Public Library’s oldest and most active members was recently asked before she died, “What is the most important innovation you’ve seen in your lifetime?” At 98 she could choose from a very long list of human accomplishments. One accomplishment she couldn’t choose was local electricity — it was well underway in […]
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240 Strings to livestream concert
240 Strings will hold its 4th livestream of the season. Tracey Jasas-Hardel, of the Portland Piano Trio, will play some solo violin music by two cutting-edge composers on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. About the program, Jasas-Hardel said, “The pandemic gave us so much extra time to think and explore. Sourdough baking and knitting were […]
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Haddock chowder lunch takes place March 6
SCARBOROUGH — A “Drive–up and Take Home” Chowder Lunch will take place on Saturday, March 6 at Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Pick up between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a bowl of our Christmas Fair Haddock Chowder along with cornbread and a dessert of either a brownie or snickerdoodle […]
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Heartwarming ‘Meals to Go Program’ serves Scarborough seniors
On a bitter cold Tuesday morning earlier this month, a line of cars pulls into the new Scarborough Community Services hub at 418 Payne Road. Despite the snow, there is a tent set up in front of the building — currently the site of the town’s all-day hybrid care school program — covering tables lined […]
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Letters to the editor, Feb. 19
Don’t be concerned about getting vaccine To the editor, My wife and I had the experience of going to the MaineHealth Vaccination Center at Scarborough Downs last week. Not being fond of needles, we spent the night before wondering what it would be like. We have to say we were very impressed! Kudos to the […]
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Marlene Mary Moulen
BIDDEFORD — Marlene Mary Moulen went to be with our loving Lord on Feb. 3, 2021. She was born on Nov. 5, 1942, in Saco, Maine, the daughter of Bethena Leona Wakefield and Frank Carl Moulen Sr., and the sister of Frank Carl Moulin Jr. Ms. Moulen held a Master’s Degree in Social Work and […]
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Sister Veronique Metivier
BIDDEFORD — Sister Veronique Metivier, (Ste Marie de la Visitation), a sister of the Presentation of Mary, 98 died in Biddeford, Maine, at St. Joseph Convent after 78 years of religious life. Born in Albion, Rhode Island, on April 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Alphee and Delia Metivier. She graduated from […]
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Old Orchard Beach Food Box distribution to be held Feb. 25
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — There will be a USDA Food Box Distribution in the Town of Old Orchard Beach on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon — or until boxes are gone — at the Old Orchard Beach Ballpark at7 BallPark Way. The event is open to anyone in need of food. Quantities are […]
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Maine CASA to hold online training on March 23-26
Interested in advocating for the best interests of a Maine child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 23-26. This four-day, online training is free and is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem in the Maine District Courts. Maine […]