Dentists, dental specialists, hygienists, dental assistants, and office staff members throughout the state volunteered their time Nov. 1 to provide free care during the 11th annual Dentists Who Care for ME. Nearly 300 patients received free care, valued at almost $85,000, during this year’s event. The program offers basic oral care services (cleanings, fillings, or […]
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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Applications available for 2020 Master Gardener Volunteer program in York County
York County, Maine – Applications are now available for the 2020 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training in York County. Classes will meet Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 29 through mid-June at the Kennedy Center, 15 Oak St., Springvale (unless otherwise noted). Participants will receive more than 70 hours of […]
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Old Orchard Beach woman sentenced to prison for Social Security fraud
Kelly L. McCabe received 12 month and one day sentence in prison.
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York County Shelter Programs’ Holiday Fundraiser underway
ALFRED — York County Shelter Programs has begun its annual holiday fundraising drive and hopes that people throughout the county will dig deep to help their neighbors who are most in need. “As the holidays approach, and many of us consider the gifts we will give to our families and friends, we are asking people […]
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St. James students in Biddeford leave clothing in local park for people in need
They also deliver clothing to Seeds of Hope.
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Program that helps people in recovery receives donation
The Family Restored, a local nonprofit that helps families pay for treatment and recovery housing costs for loved ones struggling with addiction, has received a $5,000 donation from Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI). Drug abuse in Maine has risen in recent years, and in 2017, the state ranked among the top 10 in opioid-related […]
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Saco Middle School names Student of the Month
Eighth-grader Nate Carnevale is the recipient of the inaugural award
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Beginner Beekeeping Course at UMaine Extension
YORK COUNTY — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine State Beekeepers Association announce registration is now open for their 5-week Fall Beginner Bee School, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 13 through March 12, at: Downs Conference Room, 15 Oak St., Springvale. Instructor Larry Peiffer, Master Beekeeper and former MSBA vice president, will […]
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Library Links: The festival is here!
Every year for the past 15, the Dyer Library and Saco Museum have been the site of the Festival of Trees, a grand celebration of the Christmas season, as well as an important fund raiser for our small, non-profit organization. You’ve heard of it, I’m sure! Just one aspect of the festival is our raffle. […]
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Letters to the editor Dec. 12
Donate to the restoration of the Biddeford Mill Clock To the editor, I am moved to learn of the circuitous trail starting with the near destruction, followed by the valiant rescue by a handful of devoted citizens, and now the restoration of the Biddeford Mill Clock being undertaken by the Friends of the Biddeford Mill […]