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/town-government/boards-committees/pest-management FMI). Families, pets, wildlife and waterways will all benefit as more and more homeowners learn about organic lawn care, and like the Town, choose […]
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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Town & Country FCU’s ‘Non-Profit A Day in the month of May’ impacts 31 nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties
SCARBOROUGH — On June 1, Town & Country Federal Credit Union announced the final recipient of its ‘Non-Profit A Day in the month of May’ initiative, a piece of its ‘Local Helping Local’ initiative that was established in response to the economic impact from the pandemic. During May, the credit union asked for visitors to […]
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OOB High School class of 2020 holds virtual ceremony
Like other high schools in the area and across the country, graduation was different, but hope for the future remained the same.
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BHS announces Class of 2020 top scholars
Mr. Jeremie Sirois, principal of Biddeford High School, announces the Top Scholars for the class of 2020 who have achieved the highest academic level during the past four years. Graduation for the 208 seniors will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 9 p.m. at the Saco Drive-In. Seth Harding, Valedictorian, magna cum laude, is […]
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BHS graduates march on Waterhouse Field
Graduates were videotaped and ceremony will play at Saco Drive-In
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Massive improvement project at St. James School in Biddeford underway
BIDDEFORD — Thanks to the “Shepherds of Hope” capital campaign at Good Shepherd Parish, long-awaited improvement work is underway at St. James School, located on 25 Graham St. in Biddeford. “The entire school yard is being repaved and a new fence is being installed on the Birch Street side of the school,” said Nancy Naimey, […]
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UNE announces reorganization plan to enhance interdisciplinary learning
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England’s Board of Trustees has approved a plan for organizational changes within the university’s academic and student support units. The plan reflects the university’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning and seeks to break down the academic silos of the traditional departmental structure. In the College of Arts and Sciences, which […]
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Maine Water to start $1.5 million water main replacement project on North Street in Saco
New main will increase flow of water available to hydrants for public fire protection
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OOB food pantry open
The Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church Food Pantry is now open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. On July 1, the pantry will be serving inside again. People must wear masks and gloves.
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Letters to the editor, June 12
Anne Carney for Senate To the editor, I am writing in support of Anne Carney who is a candidate for State Senate in District 29 (South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough). Currently Anne is serving in the Maine House of Representatives as a member of the Labor and Housing committee. Anne has practiced […]