Statehood for D.C. To the editor, I saw Maine organizations, such as the firefighters union, ACLU, and Planned Parenthood recently called on U.S. Sen. Angus King to support statehood for the 712,000 Americans who live in Washington, D.C. I share their sentiments. Congressional representation for tax-paying residents who call our nation’s capital home is only […]
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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Free webinar series on animals takes place during February school vacation
Four of Maine’s nonprofits are teaming up to present a free virtual webinar series during February school vacation, called Kindness to Animals Week. Animal Welfare Society, Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA), Center for Wildlife and Marine Mammals of Maine are sponsoring the series focusing on winter wellness for Maine’s wild and […]
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Buying local is more important than ever
Recently, I was talking to a young person about how shopping locally is critical, and I said, “I know I sound like a broken record.” She looked at me blankly, and it dawned on me, even if my meaning was understood, she no doubt never had the experience of playing an LP vinyl record so […]
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Learn if your old book is a goldmine
‘Antiques Roadshow’ book expert will hold a virtual talk at the Old Orchard Beach library on Feb. 11.
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In the Know: Remembering Jim Crowley for 50 years with the town
Many of our residents in town have strong roots in Scarborough with decades and generations of family ties. Our Scarborough town staff mirrors this, too, with some workers dedicating themselves to our municipality for 20, 30, 40 years or more. This month, on the fourth anniversary of his passing, we’re honoring the legacy of Jim […]
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Local residents earn honors, graduate
Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, recognizes dean’s list students for the 2020 fall sester, including: Benjamin Batoosingh from Scarborough, Batoosingh has a primary major of Athletic Training; Caron Wright from Gorham, Wright has a primary major of Business Managent; Kyle Ouillette from Gorham, Ouillette has a primary major of Exploratory Studies; Bridget Rossignol from Gorham, […]
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Council Corrner: Marijuana business in Scarborough
Marijuana laws have been Maine legislation for decades. In 1976, Maine decriminalized possession. The state’s first medical marijuana law passed in 1999, and was further amended in 2012. Most recently, a 2016 law legalized recreational use. Currently, there are no retail sales of marijuana permitted in Scarborough, but as state laws on marijuana change, so […]
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Voting is on in UScellular’s 4th Annual Black History Month Art Contest
Public voting is now open in UScellular’s 4th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. For the first time, voting is available online, and the southern Maine community can visit UScellular’s Art Contest to vote for their favorite piece of original art. In January, Boys & Girls Clubs […]
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Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination plan
It’s hard to believe that we’re nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, this past year was the most challenging of their entire lives. People were forced to leave their jobs, isolated from their families and friends, and missed out on holidays and other beloved traditions. Folks who have worked their entire lives […]
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In the Know: Coast Guard recognizes Scarborough Marine Rescue Team
Recently, the U.S. Coast Guard captain of the Port of Portland, B. J. Lefebvre, issued a formal certificate of merit to the Scarborough Fire Department Marine Rescue Team for an incident that occurred last fall. Captain Lefebvre taped a video presentation due to COVID-19 restrictions, and followed it up by sending framed copies of the […]