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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Enclave residents pampered at Scarborough barbershop
SCARBOROUGH — The residents of Enclave Scarborough Senior Living recently visited Borough Barbershop of Scarborough. “What a treat for these now dapper men living at the Enclave,” according to an Enclave press release. “They have worked all their lives, raised their children, provided for their families, and some even enlisted in the military. Whatever their […]
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Changes designed to improve access for Social Security beneficiaries
Extended hours and new hires are key to the commissioner’s plan.
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UNE hosts Stacey Abrams for MLK Celebration
The University of New England will welcome Georgia politician, lawyer, and voting rights champion Stacey Abrams as part of its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 22. UNE will host “A Conversation with Stacey Abrams” at noon at Innovation Hall on the University’s Portland Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., according to a press […]
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February brings cold Weather and cooler conversations
By Bob Cochran While in Landry’s produce section, picking some wicked hot habaneros for the evening’s pot of chili, I saw Libby Library’s mascot, Libby Lobster, out of the corner of my eye. I hadn’t seen him out and about for some time, so I approached him and asked “Where have you been keeping yourself, […]
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SMS names December Student of the Month
SACO — Seventh-grade student Branden Prak is the December Student of the Month at Saco Middle School. “Branden is kind and respectful. He is a quiet leader on our team, showing those around him a positive example of how students should conduct themselves in school,” science teacher Jen Tatro said. “He is also conscientious with […]
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The green is gone, but not for long
Once again, Nature has put everything to bed. The vibrant greens that colored our world from roughly May through September are now dulled as the trees and plants settle in for their long-awaited rest, or obliterated altogether. And it is a much-needed hiatus, considering how hard they work, not only to provide their own means […]
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Crow and Friend Crow
The crow flew west, lifted by a light breeze. From high in the sky, he viewed barren fields, a dusting of snow in shaded glens, a skim of ice on the river. His sharp eyes noticed a running fox and in the distance, cars speeding on the highway. The moist air carried the promise of […]
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Biddeford Savings and Mechanics Savings provide assistance to local food pantries
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford Savings and Mechanics Savings recently donated a total of $22,500 to local food pantries in their market areas to help fight the issue of food insecurity. Maine ranks 12th in the nation for food insecurity. People of all ages are struggling to put food on their tables, but the trend is most […]
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Letters to the editor Jan. 16
Are politicians exempt from Do Not Call List To the editor, For the fourth time in as many weeks I received a political text message on my cell phone. “Hi Ralph. It’s Lisa with the Betsy Sweet for US Senate campaign. We’re gearing up for the new year and we wanted to check in.” Oh […]