When we closed municipal buildings on March 17, we had no idea that our buildings would still be closed to the public in May. We look forward to serving you in person soon and plan to reopen no later than June 1. We hope to open earlier than June 1 if we can prove to […]
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 announces major initiative to support and highlight Maine nonprofits
SCARBOROUGH — On May 1, Town & Country Federal Credit Union began a new effort as part of its ‘Local Helping Local’ initiative that was established in response to the economic impact from the pandemic. During May, the credit union has announced it will support nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties with its “Non-Profit A […]
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Rolling Thunder shows support for veterans
With the American flag proudly waving from their brightly shining motorcycles, and saluting as they passed through the grounds of the Maine Veterans’ Homes-Scarborough, the men and women of Rolling Thunder were doing what they do best — demonstrating their support to our nation’s veterans. They, along with other riders, brightened the day of residents […]
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Letters to the editor May 8
Town Government Earns an F To the editor, Our elected officials, Superintendent and Town Manager have earned an F for financial responsibility to the residence of Scarborough. A harsh statement to be sure. But how else can one describe a goal of increasing spending by over $4 million when the Town and State is effectively […]
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To combat Coronavirus, Senscio Systems expands to Scarborough and offers access to telehealth
Health care technology startup can help detect symptoms of COVID-19 in real- time.
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World Series of Birding comes to Maine
SCARBOROUGH — Missing sports seasons? Not to worry. The World Series of Birding is coming to Maine. For the very first time in its 37-year history, World Series host New Jersey Audubon has opened the event up to teams all along the Atlantic Flyway for the May 9 competition, using new rules to ensure safety […]
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Local man wins battle with COVID-19
How he contracted the virus is a mystery.
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Rene M. Thibodeau
WOONSOCKET — Rene M. Thibodeau 69, formerly of Sixth Avenue passed away on May 2, 2020, at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late Julien and Rose Beatrice (Camire) Thibodeau. Rene worked for The Arc of Northern RI for 15 years. He participated in the Special Olympics for many years. […]
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Oldies Dance ticket holders donate to Ronald McDonald House
YORK COUNTY — COVID-19 Stay at Home orders prevented organizers from hosting the sold-out 18th Rock n’ Roll Oldies Dance at the Eagle’s Hall in Biddeford this spring, but it couldn’t halt the generous spirit of the popular dance’s ticket holders. More than 300 tickets were sold for $10 each in five days prior to […]
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What’s changed and what hasn’t changed
This past week Governor Janet Mills outlined a go-forward plan that calls for Maine businesses to open again in a staged fashion over the next few months. We’re excited that some of our local businesses were be able to operate as of May 1. For many businesses included in the second stage such as retailers, […]