Being located inside a Police Department, we have been carefully monitoring and weighing the best approaches to serving our citizens while also protecting the health of our Public Safety workers. Sadly, we have decided that the safest and most responsible thing we can do is to close Operation HOPE effective today, Monday, March 16, for […]
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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Library to hold presentation coyotes
A partnership between the Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Land Trust will bring conservation biologist Geri Vistein to the library on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. to present “Coyote … America’s Songdog.” More Scarborough residents are encountering coyotes in everyday life, making this program timely. The program is free and open to the public. […]
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Social Security and OIG held national ‘Slam the Scam’ Day March 5
Andrew Saul, commissioner of Social Security, and the agency continue raising public awareness about telephone impersonation schemes during the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) national ‘Slam the Scam’ Day which took place March 5. Social Security and OIG have made concerted efforts to educate the public about these scams — in which fraudulent callers […]
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Drum and bugle corp to practice March 28
The Maine Regiment All Age Drum & Bugle Corp will hold an informational/practice session for any interested members from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 28 at Stewart P. Morrill American Legion Post #35, 413 Broadway, South Portland. For more information, call 613-9196 or 409-4460.
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Scarborough event to highlight celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the Diocese of Portland
SCARBOROUGH — Masses and special events at churches across Maine will highlight the diocese’s celebration of the Feast Day of St. Patrick. The feast day holds special significance in the Diocese of Portland as St. Patrick, along with St. Jean Baptiste, is a secondary patron of the diocese. In addition, St. Patrick Church in Newcastle […]
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What town is doing and what you can do to minimize contracting coronavirus
The Scarborough Fire Department, in collaboration with local Emergency Management, Town Officials, and the School Department, has been closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak, also known as COVID-19, since the first case was reported in the United States on Jan. 21. Please know the health and well-being of our community remains our top priority, […]
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Construction of Biddeford water treatment facility to begin soon
Maine Water says rate increases will be phased in.
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New shows this weekend at Maine Repb
BIDDEFORD — Surviving the night might take a little improvisation. It’s an improv comedy “Who-dunnit” sweet-tooth extravaganza Friday, March 13, as Maine Rep teams up with Sleuths Mystery Entertainment and Cakes for All Seasons in Mystery at Grand Malarkey, a full comedy event that features a mystery show, an in-depth mystery game with prizes, in-character […]
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Plot rentals are available in the Saco Community Garden
SACO — Several plots are still available for rent in the Saco Community Garden. The Garden, located in Haley Park on King Street in Saco, offers a place for gardeners of all skill levels to rent a plot to plant and grow fresh produce, herbs, and flowers. The garden features a fenced area of 55 […]
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The climes they are a-changing
At the Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce, most of our efforts are hyper-local, consistent with our focus on Biddeford and Saco businesses and the regional community. But it’s impossible to avoid topics and issues in the news lately that are national and global in nature. For example, there is uncertainty and fear right now […]