Dina Mendros

Gym Dandies video performance available on YouTube

July 17, 2020July 13, 2020

SCARBOROUGH — Each year in early April, the Gym Dandies of Scarborough host a weekend of community performances. This year would have been the 39th annual Community Performance. The Community Performance provides an opportunity for over 200 students to showcase the skills they have learned throughout the season and is an important fundraiser to support […]

Forbes names Town and Country FCU as one of best credit unions

July 17, 2020July 13, 2020

SCARBOROUGH — Town & Country Federal Credit Union has been named by Forbes as one of the best-in-state credit unions, the second time in three years that the credit union has made the list. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to produce its third annual look at the Best Credit Unions In Each State. […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Summer meet suspended at Scarborough Downs

by Michael Sweeney, Scarborough Downs Special to the Scarborough Leader July 17, 2020July 13, 2020

SCARBOROUGH — In the midst of the 70th season of racing at Scarborough Downs, the summer harness racing meet will be suspended following the card on July 10 due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, which currently do not allow the track to entertain patrons. The Downs was prohibited from racing its customary April and May […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

York County Senior College to virtual in the fall

July 16, 2020July 14, 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns, York County Senior College continues to social distance and abide by CDC and state regulations. However, in accordance with our commitment to provide lifelong learning and social opportunities for adults 50 and over, YCSC has been working diligently in this stay-at-home time, learning how to utilize Zoom technology. During […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

State Farm agents support York County homeless

July 16, 2020July 14, 2020

State Farm agents are demonstrating what it means to be good neighbors by partnering with a local organization to help in-need, York County residents. In 2019, York County Shelter Program provided shelter to 348 homeless people and its food pantry feeds 3,000 people per month, according to a State Farm press release. Looking to boost […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Hard-fought campaign finance reform now law

by State Sen. Justin Chenette D-Saco July 16, 2020July 14, 2020

Maine government should work for all Maine people — not just those who can afford the best lobbyist. Since I was first elected to the Legislature, I’ve been working to strengthen our ethics laws and policies to ensure that lawmakers are accountable to you, and that we truly are a government of, by and for […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Presidential Volunteer Service Awards presented to Biddeford Saco Rotary Club’s Board of Directors

July 16, 2020July 14, 2020

SACO — Brenda Pollock, president of BLP Associates, proudly presented The President’s Volunteer Service Award to the officers of the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club, according to a club press release. The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a civil award bestowed by the president of the United States. Established by executive order of George W. […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

UNE announces fall 2020 return to campus plan

July 16, 2020July 13, 2020

BIDDEFORD — Following its early commitment to welcome students back to face-to-face learning on its Portland and Biddeford campuses, the University of New England has released its plan to resume on-campus operations and instruction in modified formats for academic year 2020-21. The plan, known as UNE Onward, was developed with guidance from leading health experts […]