While it’s gotten more divisive in recent years, I do believe pride can be a great unifier and bring us together in celebration and recognition of our shared humanity, love, and diversity. While the basics of the human experience might be universal, there are different groups of people who have struggled with the pursuit of […]
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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Local residents receive academic honors, graduate
Local students who made Stonehill College’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List include: Chloe Harding of Biddeford, Cody Ruff of Saco, and Matthew Page of Saco. Eliza Mason of Arundel, majoring in Film Studies & Production, made the spring 2024 semester Dean’s List at Hofstra University. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for Spring […]
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From Augusta: Talking about housing – and following up with action
A few weeks ago, while driving my older daughter to school, she asked me what I thought would happen to the John F. Kennedy School building here in Biddeford once it closed. I told her I hoped they would create affordable housing units on that lot. “All you ever talk about is housing,” she said. […]
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County Report: Easy-to-use, inexpensive, user-friendly GMRS radio system valuable in emergencies
First responders look to expand use in York County.
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County Report: TV show ‘Wild Crime’ scene shot at Alfred courthouse
The setting is a court room, where a man charged with murder is about to be arraigned. There is a judge on the bench, a gallery full of onlookers, and all the players – bailiffs, prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement – and the alleged perpetrator, poised to make his plea. But he doesn’t – […]
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It Happened in Windham: Community help needed to preserve a part of Windham’s past
May was National Historic Preservation Month, a month designed to remind people of the importance of preserving their local historic sites. Many of you may not be aware that one of Windham’s most beloved landmarks is in dire need of repair. From the outside, the Old Town House Museum on Windham Center Road looks perfectly […]
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Inside Windham: June 21
Eighth grader awarded Shea Cary has received the Secretary of State’s Eighth Grade Citizenship Award. “Shea is one of 116 outstanding citizens who received this award for their contributions and commitment to civic responsibility,” said Rep. Barbara Bagshaw, R-Windham, who presented the award to Cary. Students receiving the award are also recognized for their scholastic […]
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Inside Gray: June 21
First Congregational UCC has Pride The First Congregational Church of Gray-UCC voted to become an Open and Affirming Community of Faith of the United Church of Christ, stating that it welcomes all people into the church and community “regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.” The UCC Open and Affirming Coalition certified the […]
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New leader takes reins at SMPDC
Stephanie Carver is named the new executive director after Paul Schumacher’s 27 year tenure.
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Baton twirling alumni reunites for 41st La Kermesse Parade
For decades in Southern Maine, baton twirling had a strong grip across local communities, with young people and their parents cramming into local gyms on spring Saturdays for competitions and spending their summers marching in local parades. Twirlers would learn their team’s “parade routine,” to be performed on repeat while marching during local favorite parades […]