Better communication key issue for John McCurry.
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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Lovejoy: From the urban wilderness
Winter is nature reminding us of who’s in charge.
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UNE launches new center dedicated to team-based, collaborative education
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has established a Center for Excellence in Collaborative Education, providing a university-wide hub for cross-disciplinary education and collaborative practices across academic disciplines. The new center evolved from its predecessor, the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), which was established almost a decade ago by founding director Shelley Cohen Konrad, Ph.D., […]
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Ribbon cutting held for OOB business
The Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony yesterday for Anna Ayotte and Pete Herbst, Owners of Red Door Market & Deli, located at 113 Saco Ave. The ceremony was held to highlight the Chamber’s newest member, which opened in June. Members of the Chamber, community members and friends were in […]
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 26, 2019
Time for a senator who shares our values To the editor, It has always been my goal to run and operate a small business that’s in line with my personal values of caring for those in my community, working to provide benefits for my employees, and spreading goodwill whenever possible. We strive to do this […]
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One beach One Book, many readers
I was returning from another walk on the beach, when I came across Libby Library’s mascot, Libby Lobster, along with his shelfmates Chandler Crab and Popham Puffin in the midst of a wonderful, slap-up holiday celebration. I approached them out of curiosity, and asked if I could join in. “Sure!” Libby exclaimed. “Have some kelpnogg!” […]
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Special Roman Catholic Christmas services to be held
The Roman Catholic communities of Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland invite the public to attend one of its Christmas and New Years celebrations. Christmas Mass Times: St. Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Road Cape Elizabeth, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., and Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. St. John & Holy Cross […]
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Maine Dept. of Labor Warns about Unemployment Websites
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is warning the public about a variety of websites advertising help with filing unemployment insurance, or UI claims. These websites are not affiliated with the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. Claims should only be filed by the claimant themselves through the Maine Department of Labor’s […]
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Remembering Jim Durant
During this time of year, as we prepare to celebrate the holidays, I am always reminded of how fragile life is and how quickly our world can change. On Dec. 14, 2006, I was with some of our officers in Quantico, Virginia, preparing to witness the FBI National Academy graduation of one of our sergeants […]
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Maine minimum wage and federal overtime changes coming in January
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is advising workers, job seekers and employers that changes in state and federal wage and overtime will occur simultaneously on Jan. 1: Maine’s minimum wage rises from $11 to $12 per hour for most workers. The state’s minimum salary for exemption from overtime eligibility — which is tied […]