Student debt is a looming crisis that affects us all.
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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Scarborough resident turns 101
Sophie Wood celebrated her 101st birthday
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Letters to the Editor: Nov. 15
How to best use funds to conserve Scarborough land To the editor, On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters in Scarborough made an important statement about the value of conserving the places that make this town special. With the approval of Question 3, Town Councilors now have the authority to grant up to $2.5 million for the […]
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Veteran, baker, nurse, musician makes his mark
Eugene Hoguet is the Veteran of the Month at the Scarborough veterans’ home.
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Obituary: Murielle Martin
BIDDEFORD — Murielle Jacqueline Martin (née Nadeau) died Sunday, Nov. 3 surrounded by her five children. Murielle was born April 2, 1933, in Biddeford, the fifth of seven children of Raoul and Egline (Dubé) Nadeau. She graduated from Saint Andre’s High School in 1952, and received her Registered Nurse degree from l’Hôtel Dieu Hospital in […]
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Obituary: Gordon L. Smith
EASTPORT — Gordon Lee Smith, 80, passed away on Nov. 4, 2019, at a Bangor Hospital. Gordon was born on July 10, 1939, to Holland and Joan (Sharpe) Smith, and his childhood was spent in Westbrook where he graduated from Westbrook High School, Class of 1958. Soon after high school, Gordon enlisted with the Air […]
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Biddeford mayor shares his vision for next 2 years
Mayor Alan Casavant, elected for a fifth term, sees big things for Biddeford.
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Those running for office should be guided by faith, citizenship
“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” Abraham Lincoln Readers, what do we owe one another? We are wrapping up another summer. As we walk down the streets and lanes of our […]
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Children’s Story: The Haunted Phillips Farm
No one disputed the old Phillips farm was haunted. Sometimes a newcomer moved to town and overheard one of the townspeople at the Stop and Go talking about the strange lights or loud dance music coming from the darkened house. The newcomer might say, “Kids, right?” If the sheriff was standing there, he’d likely nod […]
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Salvation Army will kick off kettle effort on Saturday, Nov. 16
BIDDEFORD — The Salvation Army of Old Orchard Beach will kick off its Annual Christmas Kettle Effort when Mayor Alan Casavant of Biddeford will bring greetings in a brief ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Market Basket supermarket at 220 Mariner Way in Biddeford. A Salvation Army Brass Ensemble will also […]