SACO — Veterans are known for protecting our nation’s freedom and now, through the donation of their service uniforms will continue to protect our community, this time against a global pandemic. Through Saturday, Nov. 7, Bill Dodge GMC and the stations of the Portland Radio Group will present “Salute the Protectors,” Veterans Count’s 2020 Veterans Day […]
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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Rene J. Ledoux
SACO — Rene J. Ledoux, 88, of Saco, passed away at his home on Oct. 25, 2020. He was born in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, on July 21, 1932, son to the late Joseph and Emelia (Cormier) Ledoux. Rene received his education through Notre Dame de Lourdes School and St. Louis High School. He left school […]
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Scarborough Land Trust honors Sandi Dargi at trail-naming ceremony
Sandi Dargi, left, was honored at a trail-naming ceremony at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough on Oct. 24, led by Rick Shinay, right, president of Scarborough Land Trust. The SLT Board of Directors and several of Dargi’s family members were in attendance. To recognize her many years of invaluable service as their beloved administrative coordinator, the […]
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Town & Country FCU announces new initiative with Maine Cancer Foundation to support cancer patients impacted by COVID-19
SCARBOROUGH — To address the significant financial impact that COVID-19 has had on cancer patients, Town & Country FCU has announced a new initiative, 20/20 Relief, with the Maine Cancer Foundation, to provide grants. The initiative includes a $20,000 contribution from Town & Country that will be matched by $20,000 from MCF, which will allow […]
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New electric car roars into South Portland
There was the Toyota Prius hybrid, then Tesla electric models and now one of the latest electric cars to make the news is the Ford Mustang Mach E. Ford has be hosting an across the country tour of its latest edition to the electric car movement, and one of the 70 stops was at Yankee […]
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240 Strings opens its season Nov. 6 with online performance
240 Strings is opening its new season opener. Cellist of the Portland Piano Trio, Wayne Smith, will perform a live-streamed solo Bach concert on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Smith has appeared with the New Jersey Chamber Music Society, the Ritz Chamber Players, the Manhattan Chamber Players, among others. He has performed with the National […]
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Red Cross Northern New England Region welcomes new CEO
The American Red Cross has named Stephanie Couturier as regional chief executive officer of the organization’s Northern New England Region. Couturier began her position overseeing all Red Cross service delivery, fundraising and external relations throughout New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont on Oct. 5. “I am proud and humbled to have been selected for this promotion […]
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Scarborough town manager: Stay safe as seasons change
The response of our town’s residents and businesses to this year’s COVID-19 pandemic has proven to me that we are resilient in the face of challenges that come our way. Now that initial reopening, beach season, school starting back up, and other measures we approached this year are behind us, the cooler temperatures bring a […]
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Not until we are deprived of it: The value of water
The young man was very personable as he delivered the message. “We are so sorry for the inconvenience,” he said, “but it can’t be helped.” I actually could have listened to him talk for much longer, as he had the most delightful Irish accent. When I commented on it, he said, “Yes, I’m very far […]
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UNE awarded CARES Act grant to increase telehealth for older adults in Maine
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), known as AgingME, has been awarded a $90,625 grant through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to increase access to telehealth for older adults in Maine through a project titled TeleHealthy, according to a university press release. “TeleHealthy was developed […]