BIDDEFORD — ATX Advisory Services recently relocated their headquarters to Biddeford after outgrowing their office in Wells. Co-founders Brendan Abbott and Mark DiGiovanni said the city’s downtown revitalization was key in deciding to move their headquarters to Biddeford, according to a press release from The Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry. “We have […]
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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Beyond the headlines: Closing the lobbying revolving door
I’ve always had a personal governing philosophy that legislators need to be the peoples’ lobbyist. We are elected to try and represent the people that put us in these positions. It is, after all, your seat not mine. There are enough highly paid, corporate and special interest group lobbyists that line the halls of our […]
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Peace rally to take place in Biddeford on Sunday, Jan. 26
BIDDEFORD — Residents of Biddeford and southern Maine are gathering Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. at Mechanics Park in Biddeford for the ‘People for Peace’ rally. Attendees are encouraged to bring candles in jars, posters/banners, and to dress warmly. The purpose of the rally, organizers say, is for people to come together to say […]
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Richard Ross
Richard A. Ross (Dick) formerly of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019 at the age of 72. Dick was born in Biddeford, Maine, son of Hervey and Adrienne Ross. He attended Biddeford schools and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1964. After his graduation, Dick joined the United States Navy, where he […]
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Homeless count takes place in Biddeford Wednesday, Jan. 29
BIDDEFORD — An annual count of the local homeless population will take place in Biddeford on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The purpose of The Point in Time Count is to provide a better understanding of the factors contributing to homelessness. “The information collected helps us in our work to end homelessness,” according to a press release […]
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Comic convention to take place in Wells on Saturday, Jan. 25
WELLS — Southern Maine will have its own version of Comic-Con International on Saturday, Jan. 25 when York County Community College in Wells puts on YC3 Con, its take on the larger annual event which creates awareness of comics and other popular art forms. Special guests at the San Diego, California, comic convention include artists […]
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Community invited to learn more about new Mainers and the immigration process in Scarborough on Jan. 21
SCARBOROUGH — Catholics are asked to live out their faith by “welcoming the stranger.” In Maine, Catholic Charities Maine’s Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS) is driven by that call each day. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m., community members are welcome to attend a free presentation entitled “New Mainers: Learn Why People Come Here.” […]
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Local students earn honors at Plymouth State U
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Eight hundred and seven students have been named to the Plymouth State University president’s list for the fall 2019 semester. To be named to the president’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during […]
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Scarborough Winterfest now Winter Celebration Series as it’s a 4-day event
The holidays have come and gone, the snow has flown, and we are now in the midst of winter. This is when many families start feeling cooped up and in search of things to keep their children active and engaged. In years past, Scarborough Community Services has held a one-day or two-day Winterfest event, where […]
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Local business owner Jen Allen becomes partner/owner at Regency Realty Group, LLC.
Jen Allen, who has served the local community as a partner in The Study Hall, in Scarborough, expanded her horizons by becoming a two-business owner this past week. She joins Terry Bragdon Fletcher and Matthew Chamberlain as the third owner of Regency Realty Group, in South Portland. Allen has made serving Southern Maine her life’s, […]