BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has made a purchase of 2,000 protective face shields from Biddeford-based Thermoformed Plastics of New England (TPNE) to be used by its dental, medical, and other health professions students as the University prepares to welcome them back to campus later this summer. The shields will serve as personal […]
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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Rejeanne Gonthier
BIDDEFORD — Rejeanne Gonthier, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Biddeford on May 24, 2020. “Jeanne” was born Rejeanne Bertha Roy in Biddeford on June 17, 1932, to Willie and Blanche (Lajeunesse) Roy. She attended Biddeford parochial schools, graduating from St. Andre’s High School in 1951. Jeanne shared her life with and […]
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Local students earn honors
Kaitlyn Watt of Saco and Elise Nason of Saco were named to the 2019 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter […]
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center seeking nominations for 2020 Biddeford Hall of Fame
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center is seeking nominations for the 2020 annual Biddeford Hall of Fame, a BCHC program that recognizes and celebrates the citizens of Biddeford or non-residents who have contributed to the history, heritage and culture of the city or the world at large in a significant way. Winners will […]
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A special congrats to the Class of 2020
Whether graduating from kindergarten, eighth grade, high school or college, achieving this feat is no easy task. Students have to work hard, tackle challenges and savor their successes to get to the finish line. Graduation ceremonies are a time-honored tradition we practice to recognize these students for their achievement. While we are used to sitting […]
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Engagement, transparency will yield better results for re-opening economy
As someone who chairs the Government Oversight Committee, I always look for ways to engage with stakeholders, bring things out into the sunshine, listen to all involved, build consensus if possible, and hold everyone accountable. It’s the former journalist in me. I enjoy the mechanics of collaborative governance and hearing from a variety of voices. […]
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Let’s get the PPP right for Maine’s small businesses
It’s starting to feel like summertime in Maine, which means that beaches should be bustling, shops should be packed, and traffic on Route 1 should be bumper-to-bumper within 10 miles of Red’s Eats. The last weekends in May typically kick off Maine’s peak season, but this year, our usual seasonal visitors didn’t come — instead, […]
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Get outside for physical and mental wellbeing but do it safely
AUGUSTA — Biking, boating, hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities are great ways to stay healthy in the age of COVID-19 — provided they are conducted in accordance with all public health restrictions and guidance. As summer weather is fast approaching, Maine’s conservation and recreation communities, natural resource agencies, and outdoor brands developed the […]
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Celebrating National Public Works Week
This year, the theme for National Public Works Week (which was celebrated from May 17–23) is “The Rhythm of Public Works.” The overall goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of the important contributions of Public Works, as well as the critical role that infrastructure, facilities, and services play in the quality of […]
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University of New Hampshire announces May 2020 graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — The following Scarborough students graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Durham Saturday, May 16, during a virtual celebration. Students who received the honor of summa cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and students […]