Dina Mendros

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August 8, 2023

Saco’s Historic Preservation Commission tells the story of Saco with a $22,000 grant

SACO — Earlier this year, the Saco Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) earned a $22,000 grant from the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to provide new public educational resources for the community. The Certified Local Government Grant will help fund the Saco Community History Project, a self-guided walking tour that highlights landmarks on Saco Island and downtown. […]
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August 8, 2023

‘Mini-Golf for Good’ takes place this weekend

Each year, the Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco fundraises for it Rotary’s Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program, supporting families in need this upcoming holiday season. On Saturday, Aug. 12 the club will hold it’s 4th Annual Mini-Golf for Good from 10 to 6 p.m.; proceeds from the play day will benefit the Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program. Local participating mini-golf […]
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August 7, 2023

Palace Playland newest ride, HyperJump, opens

Guests at Palace Playland Amusement Park are bouncing with excitement about the park’s newest ride, HyperJump, the largest ride of its kind in North America. Thirty-six guests, three per arm, “jump” up and down as the ride spins. Then the ride’s arms move to the highest position, with guests are nearly 80 degrees before the […]
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August 7, 2023

Catholic Charities Maine’s 2 child development centers participate in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program

Catholic Charities Maine’s St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center in Portland, Maine, and St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, announce participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. For further information on participating centers and/or homes, contact the above institution. To file […]
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August 7, 2023

St. Thérèse Food Closet in Sanford in need of supplies as guests more than double

For years, Barbara Russell has served as director of the St. Thérèse Food Closet in Sanford which is located in St. Ignatius Gym on 25 Riverside Ave. But offering help to those in need has never looked like this before. “The number of individuals visiting our food closet has more than doubled,” she said. “We […]
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August 7, 2023

‘Putt for a Cause’ taking place Aug. 25 at Schooner Mini Golf

Saco, like many other Maine cities, is experiencing an influx of new Mainers, and housing options are limited. “Putt for a Cause” will be held at Schooner Mini Golf throughout the day of Friday, Aug. 25 in support of asylum-seeking families living in Saco. For a year now over 180 children of asylum-seeking families have […]
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August 7, 2023

Obituary: Lucille Bonsaint

SACO — Lucille Bonsaint, 98, of Saco, passed away early Wednesday morning on August 2, 2023 at The Inn at Atlantic Heights. She was born in Biddeford on April 7, 1925, a daughter of Leonide and Cesarine (Nadeau) Lefebvre. She graduated from St. Andre’s High School, class of 1942. Lucille’s caring and generous nature lead […]
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August 7, 2023

From Augusta: Passing a strong, bipartisan budget

Last month, I shared with you all that the Maine Senate enacted a responsible budget that makes transformational investments in child care, housing and food security, and I also provided an overview of some of these investments. From child care to Paid Family and Medical Leave, these budget initiatives will transform the lives of working […]
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August 7, 2023

Town & Country FCU contributes $25K to Maine Cancer Foundation’s ‘Tri for a Cure’

Town & Country’s ‘local helping local’ commitment to making a difference in the local community by not only providing financial services but also community service has resulted in the credit union contributing nearly $25,000 to the Maine Cancer Foundation through its recent ‘Tri for A Cure’ event. This marked the 12th consecutive year that Town […]
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August 7, 2023

LD 290 Property Tax Stabilization for Seniors Repealed by State Legislature

The LD 290 “Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens” program has been repealed by the Maine Legislature. The program enacted in August 2022, was repealed on July 6, 2023, with an effective date of Oct. 11. The popularly regarded program had allowed Maine seniors 65 and older who owned a permanent residence for at least […]