“As one commissioner said, we are going to open a can of worms, and here we are,” said Commission Chair Richard Dutremble.
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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Community News, March 21
Saco Community Garden meeting to take place March 21 The Saco Community Garden will be holding its Annual Meeting for all renters on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at Koi Asian Cuisine, 11 Elm St., Biddeford. The garden was established by community volunteers in 2009, and is now in its 15th season. The garden […]
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Letters to the Editor, March 21
Will unvetted immigrants bring terror? To the editor, Besides the thousands that have poured into the US via our open borders, it’s reported that the Biden administration has also secretly flown in 320,000 more “unvetted” migrants into the US. Intellectuals such as Elon Musk predict that this is setting America up for a future terrorist […]
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Biddeford resident inducted into Franco American Hall of Fame
AUGUSTA — Biddeford resident Donald Bisson was recently inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame; the induction ceremony took place in the in the Hall of Flags on March 12. “It is with great pride and honor that I celebrate Monsieur Donald Bisson,” said Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. “His leadership and advocacy with the Biddeford […]
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Obituary: Robert Watson
BIDDEFORD — Robert “Bob” Watson, known for his warm smile and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at his home in Biddeford, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. Bob was born Robert Randal Watson on June 29, 1944, to Laurel and Gracia Poisson Watson. He attended Biddeford […]
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SMS honor roll
Saco Middle School students Alex Krauter-Foley Academic Achievement Grade 7; and Tyrel Bishop Academic Achievement Grade 6, made the second quarter honor roll. Their names were left out from the initial listing.
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Library Links: Impact of one woman has profound effect on McArthur Library
There are moments in a research librarian’s life that are exceedingly rewarding. Helping someone find a long-lost relative. Locating a tidbit of lost history. Finding the perfect book for a reader. Even entering a building that holds over one hundred and sixty years of memories can be inspiring. Most of the time I love what […]
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Obituary: Linda J. Field
SACO — Linda Jane Field, 76, of Saco passed away at her home on March 14, 2024. She was born in Sanford, Maine on July 22, 1947, the daughter of Leroy and Doris (Michaud) Field. She was educated in the Sanford School System and graduated from Sanford High School, class of 1965. Linda went […]
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Local residents make academic honoros
The following local students made the Endicott College Fall 2023 Dean’s List: Samantha Brodeur, Entrepreneurship, daughter of Janice Brodeur and Robert Brodeur; Connor Coffin, Exercise Science, son of Julie Coffin and Brett Coffin; Liam Mahar, Criminal Justice, son of Suzanne Mahar and Edward Mahar; and Amber Woods, Interior Architecture, daughter of Chelsie Woods and Stephan […]
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Community News
Scarborough Land Trust to host women’s walk at Libby River Preserve Come join fellow women who enjoy the outdoors and have a desire to walk the open spaces Scarborough Land Trust has committed to preserving. This will be held on March 23 at Libby River Preserve from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information and […]