AUGUSTA — Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough, received the Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) Legislative and Public Policy Award for supporting maternal and infant health in her work as a legislator. “As a lawmaker, every piece of legislation I sponsor is with Maine families in mind,” said Murphy, who serves on the Legislature’s […]
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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Council Corner: The illusion of communication
The Nobel Prize winning playwright George Bernard Shaw famously said, “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” I don’t know about you, but I have, on occasion, operated under this illusion, thereby creating discord in my happy home. It seems that just because I heard myself say it […]
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Nature Notes: Maine’s liquid gold: Tapping into maple syrup tradition
Recently, you may have noticed metal buckets protruding from tree trunks or thin plastic tubes connecting trees — signs of maple syrup season. Maine has a rich history of maple syrup production, beginning with the indigenous peoples who first discovered the sweet sap. Today, the tradition continues, preserving a time-honored practice deeply rooted in the […]
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Obituary: Armand “Joe” Janelle, 6/16/1938 – 3/12/2024
Armand “Joe” Janelle was … a father, a husband for 64 years, a son, a brother, a father-in-law, an uncle, a nephew, a-son in-law, a friend, a good neighbor, compassionate, a machinist, a millworker, an inventor, an electrician, a television repairman, a musician, a singer, a tinkerer, a caregiver, a sufferer in great pain, a […]
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Spring updates on town boards and committees
The Town of Scarborough has several citizen-led boards and committees working on issues to enhance our community. See what some of the active boards and committees have been up to in the past few months. Find the full details on the Town of Scarborough website, shared in our latest Board & Committee Newsletter. Some of […]
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South Portland council to discuss what to do with former Mahoney school
The South Portland City Council will be holding a workshop on Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the South Portland Middle School to discuss the future of the former Mahoney Middle School. The city took possession last year with the opening of the new South Portland Middle School. City Council invites members of the […]
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Bridge Senior Living takes over luxury senior community in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Bridge Senior Living has taken over the former Harbor Chase South Portland luxury senior residences, it’s second propertyin the greater Portland area. The addition of The Grande at South Portland, formerly known as Harbor Chase South Portland, will offer upscale assisted living and memory care services, becoming Bridge Senior Living’s second Portland-area […]
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BHS students celebrate cultural diversity at 2nd Annual Multicultural Fair
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School hosted its Second Annual Multicultural Fair, a celebration of its diverse student body and the rich tapestry of cultures they represent, according to a school press release. The event, held on Friday, March 1,showcased the origins of BHS students from across the world, offering a flavorful journey through their culinary […]
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Residents help clean up Ocean Park marsh
Lifetime “Ocean Parker’s” helped to clean up the marsh after the historic flood of the storms this fall/winter. They have removed lawnmowers, plastic bins, garbage barrels — nything that was outside and not attached to something ended up in the marsh during the storms. Resident pictured from left are: Don Hill, Charlie Walker, Jon Wells, […]
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BHS Thespian Troupe 7972 performs ‘Cinderella’
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School’s Thespian Troupe 7972 will be performing “Cinderella,” the spring musical, playing at Biddeford Middle School’s Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m., Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. With a cast of 30 students, this two-hour musical […]