Dina Mendros

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Published
August 15, 2023

Obituary: Solange Marie (Roberge) Waterhouse

FALMOUTH — Solange Marie (Roberge) Waterhouse, 81, passed away on Aug. 7, 2023, after battling Alzheimer’s for more than seven years. She was a New Year’s Baby, born on Dec. 31, 1941, to Liliane and Adrien Roberge. She was one of six girls born to dairy farmers on Barra Road in Biddeford. Her father wasn’t […]
Published
August 14, 2023

Obituary: Judith Turner

SACO — Judith “Noni” Turner, of Saco, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at the age of 80, following a brief illness. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on Nov. 11, 1942, a daughter of Edward and Alice (Beamesderfer) Hendrickson. Noni married her beloved husband, William Turner, on Feb. 2, 1963. The young […]
Published
August 14, 2023

The Wall that heals coming to Sanford

SANFORD — The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Sanford, Sept. 5 through 10 and will be located on Route 109 in South Sanford, across from Walmart. The Wall will be open 24 hours a day starting Sept. 7, and […]
Published
August 14, 2023

Concerns about food trucks being placed In downtown Biddeford

The City of Biddeford Planning Board approved preliminary plans for a food truck and community co-op park near the city’s downtown, however there were concerns about the project. Applicant and property owner, Steve Liautaud, and agent, Leah Schaffer met with the Biddeford Planning Board to present their preliminary site plan application to put in two […]
Published
August 14, 2023

Library Links: Climate change novel and its Biddeford resident novel featured at two events next week

Last week a group of people gathered together on a gorgeous summer night on the deck of Banded Brewing to plan the upcoming launch of a new book called “The Great Transition.” Biddeford resident and author, Nick Fuller Googins was present as well as representatives from McArthur Library, Elements and Banded Brewing. It is not […]
Published
August 14, 2023

School Report: Community and collaboration join for student success in new unified school

When speaking to families about the new unified school, which voters will be asked to move forward on the November ballot, one of the concerns many bring forth is losing the community feel fostered in our current K-2 schools. I understand this concern whole-heartedly. Community is crucial for the successful development and education of a […]
Published
August 11, 2023

Nature Notes: Monach butterflies are important pollinaters, but their numbers are declining

Almost everyone can identify a brightly colored orange and black butterfly as the monarch. Birds can also identify this color scheme as nature’s way of saying, “I am toxic and taste bad.” Monarch butterflies, as caterpillars, eat the leaves of various milkweed plants, storing up toxins from the leaves in their bodies. It is these […]
Published
August 11, 2023

In the Know: Stay engaged with the Town of Scarborough

Community engagement is a high priority for the Town of Scarborough. As the fun distractions of summer activities wind down, here is a reminder of some ways to stay connected with all that is happening at the town level and how to get involved in the areas that are of most interest. Learn What’s Happening […]
Published
August 11, 2023

In the Know: Summer tips for transitioning to organic lawn care

Thanks to the Pest Management Policy passed in 2011, all those who use Scarborough parks, playgrounds and sports fields have greatly reduced exposure to pesticides. (See 2019 PMAC Report at www.scarboroughmaine.org/government/boards-committees/conservation-commission FMI). Families, pets, wildlife and waterways will all benefit as more and more homeowners learn about organic lawn care, and like the Town, choose […]
Published
August 8, 2023

Residents receive academic honors, graduate

Jenica Hana Botting of Saco graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May 2023 during the College’s 116th Commencement. Botting was also named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Local residents making the spring dean’s list at University of Maine at Farmington include: Arundel: Calli Leach, High Honors; Biddeford: Will Harriman, Honors; Anna […]