Dina Mendros

Local students honored as Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars

November 21, 2019November 15, 2019

BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony Oct. 25 to honor those undergraduates who distinguish themselves with excellence in scholarship. Those students who are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars are in the top 20 percent of each class for the previous academic year. In addition, those scholars who […]

UNE hosts Norwegian Ambassador to United States for meeting on sustainable ocean economies

by From Staff Reports November 21, 2019November 15, 2019

BIDDEFORD — Sustainable ocean economies was the topic when the Norwegian ambassador to the U.S, visited the University of New England earlier this month. On Nov. 7, UNE hosted for a meeting of UNE leadership, policy makers and Maine aquaculture experts at UNE NORTH – The Institute for North Atlantic Studies in Portland. The meeting, […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

St. Augustine Christmas Fair and Silent Auction coming Dec. 7

by Dina Mendros November 21, 2019November 15, 2019

SCARBOROUGH — An abundance of gifts, crafts, local artists and bake sale items will be available at St. Augustine’s sixth Christmas Fair and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, Dec, 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Saco Grange at 168 North St. in Saco. The fair […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Chamber of Comedy serving up just deserts

by Dina Mendros November 21, 2019November 18, 2019

BIDDEFORD — It’s an evening of comedy and confections Saturday night Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. as The Chamber of Comedy teams up with Cakes for All Seasons for an evening of decadence and comedy. The night begins with an improv set from The Chamber, followed by delicious desserts of all sorts, then capping off […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Boat off Camp Ellis

by Dina Mendros November 21, 2019November 18, 2019

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Shop local and kick the online habit

by Jim LaBelle Executive Director, Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry November 21, 2019November 18, 2019

Spending local keeps money in the area.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Things to do: Nov. 21

by Dina Mendros November 21, 2019November 18, 2019

Wednesday, November 20 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30 p.m., Dyer Library/Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI, Call 207-283-3861. Nami family support group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Seeds of Hope Community Center, 35 South St, Biddeford. NAMI Support Group for family and friends of individuals living with mental health challenges Free. FMI, Call 207-604-0935. Lindydesigns@aol.com. Toddler […]