The Old Orchard Beach Community Friendly Connection Leadership Team presented the Maine Governor’s Award for Service and Volunteerism to its chair, V. Louise Reid, at a recent Town Council meeting. “Louise continually demonstrates how residents working together empower one another to foster Old Orchard Beach as a great place to live, work, play and do […]
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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Maine’s Susan Conroy to share experiences with Saint Teresa of Calcutta in Biddeford on Sept. 15
BIDDEFORD — Susan Conroy, a native of South Portland who developed a friendship with Saint Teresa of Calcutta that lasted for years, will share her personal experiences helping the poorest of the poor in Calcutta, India, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. The one-day retreat, entitled “Saint Teresa’s Lessons […]
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Parents, schools prepare for fall sports
A decision is expected this week.
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Senator Collins visits Volk Packaging in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — On Sept. 3, U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Volk Packaging, a third-generation corrugated box manufacturer, to tour their facility and speak with employees. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has been deemed a federally designated essential manufacturer and supplies corrugated shipping containers to food and medical suppliers, according to a press release from […]
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York County schools receive “Yellow” designation
Students have in-person and remote classes.
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Initiatives taking place to assist during pandemic
If you’ve been to the beach lately, you’ve probably noticed new signs as well as some “Community Ambassadors” providing information about staying safe from COVID-19 in Scarborough. These are just a few of the activities that the Town of Scarborough will be undertaking between now and Oct. 31 to promote community education around COVID-19 prevention. […]
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Highland Lake Grange hosting roasted turkey dinner
The Highland Lake Grange will be holding a roasted turkey drive-up, take out-only, dinner on Saturday Sept. 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu includes: roasted turkey, green beans, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce, and cake. The cost is $10 per person. To purchase meals, drive up, pay (using exact change) and […]
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New senior walking club begins in Scarborough
A Senior Walking Club will begin this month and last for six weeks from Sept. 14 to Oct. 24. It will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Fridays at Memorial Park in Scarborough. Registration is required and CDC social distancing recommendations will be followed. Masks are required when social distancing […]
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Scarborough firefighter among those honored by Maine Behavioral Healthcare
SCARBORUGH — A Scarborough firefighter is among those being honored by The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of greater Portland as it celebratse its 15th annual Heroes with Heart event virtually during the full month of September on social media. The physical event was slated to be held in Portland during April but was cancelled due […]
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Letters to the editor, Sept. 4
Vote for Sophie Warren for HD 29 To the editor, I am writing this letter to support Sophie Warren, who is running as an Independent from Scarborough, for the Maine House of Representatives, coastal district 29. She will be on the ballot, Nov. 3, 2020. I will proudly cast my vote for her. Sophie is […]