The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions of the Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held virtually on various days at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Nov. 30 through Dec. 11. […]
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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Residents feedback sought on Biddeford Park
BIDDEFORD — As part of the City of Biddeford’s RiverWalk expansion and the redevelopment of the Pearl Street riverfront, a new park will be built along the Saco River. City officials want to hear feedback on concept design options. Information and the survey can be found at the website https://www.biddefordmaine.org/pearlstreetpark. There are three site concepts […]
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Thornton Academy closed due to COVID-19 cases
It’s the second school in Saco to close in recent weeks due to the pandemic.
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Join Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center in honoring our veterans
BIDDEFORD — This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center has joined with the Biddeford Mills Museum, Volk Packaging, Brown Dog Carriers and Logistics, and others in the community to honor and celebrate all our veterans, past and present. Presentations will be offered throughout the day and featured on social media outlets including […]
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Op-ed: This Veterans Day, answer call to remember and honor Biddeford’s veterans
On Nov. 11 in the United States, and in nations around the world, we pause to remember our veterans of military service on Veterans Day. Originally named Armistice Day by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919, in honor of the cessation of hostilities that took effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918, the day was […]
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Scarborough Soccer Club U12 Girls crowned Metro/South Soccer Maine champs
The Scarborough Soccer Club U12 Girls D1 soccer team wrapped up an incredible COVID-shortened soccer season recently with a dominant 9-1 victory over visiting Windham to secure the Metro/South Soccer Maine Championship. Coached by Russ Johnston and Ryan Sloper this group amassed a staggering 43 goals scored while only allowing 3 goals all season en […]
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Kiwanis Club donates books to Scarborough schools
The Scarborough Kiwanis Club recently donated over 700 new books to the Scarborough Public Schools. These books are being given to each child in grades K-2. Numerous parents have already contacted club members to share how excited their children were to get books of their own. Scarborough Kiwanis is committed to serving the needs of […]
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House numbers assist first responders
When first responders are called to your home or business for a police, fire, or medical emergency, time is often of the essence. The last thing you want when you are urgently waiting for our assistance is for the police officer, firefighter, or paramedic to be trying to locate your home because the address isn’t […]
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Council Corner: Be Informed
Town seeks ad hoc resident committee members
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Sketching group print sale to benefit the Scarborough Public Library
The Scarborough Public Library Drop-in Sketching Group has launched a new initiative to benefit the Library — a sale of prints made from their art. Prints can be purchased for $25 each, with proceeds benefitting the Library. Prints are now displayed on the wall and featured on a digital display screen opposite the Circulation Desk […]