In 100 years, what will be remembered about life in Biddeford during this pandemic? If the archival record from the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1917-1918 is any benchmark — not much. In our archives, the best resource we have to learn about life here during that time is the local newspapers. Luckily we have four […]
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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Lou Chantigny honored with annual Kany leadership award
Long-time TJ’s Pizza owner and community benefactor Lou Chantigny was recently named this year’s recipient of the prestigious A. William Kany Jr. Leadership Award for his many contributions over the years to the success of the Biddeford and Saco region. The award was presented by selection committee leads David Flood and Bill Kany during the […]
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Hannaford earns top marks for LGBTQ workplace equality
Hannaford Supermarkets received a perfect score by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for its inclusive, equitable, and non-discriminatory work environment for the LGBTQ community. Hannaford is the only grocery retailer in its five-state market area1 to have received a perfect score and the only business of all industries to have received […]
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Linda M. Hajjar
ARUNDEL — Linda M. Hajjar, 61, of Arundel went to be with Our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Born in Biddeford, she was the daughter of Lucille E. and Wilfred Labbe. She was educated by the Arundel and Biddeford Public School systems and briefly pursued an education in Law at University of Maine Law […]
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Sandra I. Gagnon
KENNEBUNK — It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra I. Gagnon (Murphy) announces her passing on Dec. 18, 2020 at the age of 81 years after complications with COVID-19. Born Nov. 21, 1939, in Leominster, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Alton and Winnie Murphy. Sandra attended and graduated from the Leominster High […]
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All welcome at “Consecration to St. Joseph” in person and Zoom programs in during Lent
SACO — In the Year of St. Joseph, two Maine parishes will present opportunities for anyone interested to learn more about the universal patron of the Church and his life of wonder and ceaseless love. “Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father” will be offered on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. in […]
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In the Know: Public outdoor ice rink: Fun for all ages
Winter can feel like an awfully long season if you don’t have a share of activities to keep your spirits up. Thankfully in Scarborough, there are a number of places to let out your inner Yeti. Snowshoe on Scarborough Land Trust trails, pass through a local café for hot chocolate, or find a pair of […]
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Scarborough Community Connections to host documentary, discussion on bridging political divides
Scarborough Community Connections will host a documentary and discussion about bridging political divides. The volunteer group provides opportunities for civil dialogue and community engagement. Given the recent political climate — nationally as well as in our local community — the group is concerned about the tendency to focus on the divisiveness and polarization that has […]
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Biddeford council allows marijuana facilities in new areas
Adult use stores are prohibited.
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Ruralist Lament: The curse of memory
This was the week of Maine’s annual Agricultural Trade Show; a week where in pre-plague times those with a “sense of humus” would journey to Augusta. We’d kick tires on manure spreaders, perhaps fondle the cables on logging winches, and attend programs focused on various farm/forest sectors. We’d confer about the latest invasive pest, get […]