Many folks unfortunately have had their lives turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. Some have lost jobs, and their health insurance that came with them. Others may be realizing access to health care is crucial to keeping their loved ones safe and healthy. If you are currently without health insurance, now is the time […]
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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Why I like Hallmark movies
Okay, I need to just get this off my chest and be honest about a guilty pleasure I have: I like Hallmark movies. There, I said it. I don’t think there is a “Hallmark Movie Watchers Anonymous” support group or helpline, but if there is, I might have to look into it. By “Hallmark” movies, […]
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Damian C. Erickson
Damian C. Erickson, 34, of Lyman, Maine passed away unexpectedly, from a single vehicle accident, in Lyman, on Nov. 7, 2020. He was born in Bangor Maine on March 23, 1986, son of Vanessa Brewer Carson and Charles C. Erickson Sr. Damian attended Newport schools and Nokomis Regional High. He was well known for his […]
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Welzel and Godbout of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club are recipients of the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
SACO — Brenda Pollock, President of BLP Associates, presented The President’s Volunteer Service Award to Conrad Welzel and Jim Godbout for their outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Both are recognized for their notable volunteer work as Rotarians with the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club. The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a civil award bestowed by […]
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UNE to begin awarding Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Science to School of Pharmacy students
The University of New England School of Pharmacy is excited to announce it will begin offering students in its Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Science degree upon successful completion of their first two professional years. The new, in-course degree offers students a comprehensive pathway to earn their undergraduate degrees […]
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Angelike Byers
Angelike Thalia Constantine Byers, age 87, entered eternal rest on Nov. 3, 2020, surrounded by family. Angelike (Ann) was born on Feb. 9, 1933, in Saco, Maine, the youngest of five children born to Jordan and Marika Constantine, recent immigrants from Piraeus, Greece. Ann attended Thornton Academy in Saco, and upon graduation, was encouraged by […]
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Letters to the editor, Nov. 19
Saco Food Pantry is free resource to those in need To the editor, The article by Senator Susan Deschambault on food related resources in our area was timely and informative. The only concern if left me with is that the Saco Food Pantry, another free resource, was not mentioned. The Saco Food Pantry is open […]
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Claire C. Jean
ARUNDEL — Claire C. Jean, 73, passed away from glioblastoma on Nov. 7, 2020, while surrounded by her family. Claire was born on March 22, 1947, to Robert L. Chenard and Claudine (Dubuque) Chenard. She was educated in Biddeford, York, and Kennebunk schools, and she was a 1965 graduate of Kennebunk High School. After high school, […]
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Library Link: A season of gratitude
Even as we are facing another surge in COVID-19 cases, the winter holidays are sneaking up on us. I imagine that almost all of us are wondering what those (presumably) merry times are going to look like this year. We all know things are going to necessarily be different — but how different and in […]
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OOB wastewater treatment plant improvements to begin next year
The Town Council also approved bid for Washington area infrastructure improvements.