The Scarborough Assessing Department is currently performing the data analysis and review tasks necessary for the upcoming 2024 revaluation of all properties in town to ensure a fair and thorough revaluation process. We want taxpayers to be aware that a revaluation is occurring and why it is necessary this year. We believe it is essential […]
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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Tanbark Molded Fiber Products in Saco is to get $2 million for new equipment
The new equipment is expected help the company retain and grow jobs.
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York County government eyes dredge operation in wake of January storms
ALFRED — York County government is looking at putting the dredge it owns to work assisting coastal communities with sand and dune nourishment after two devastating mid-January storms. The storms are said to have created an estimated $20 million in damages to public infrastructure. County Manager Greg Zinser told York County Commissioners at recent meetings […]
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Community News, Feb. 29
240 Strings presents: Folksong traditons 240 Strings presents their third free community concert of the season on March 16 at 3 p.m. at Portland Conservatory, 28 Neal St. in Portland. The Portland Piano Trio will play music by Antonin Dvorak and Dinu Wijeratne, and 240 Strings students will be featured later in the program. The […]
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Obituary: Roger Williams
KENNEBUNK — Roger Frederick Williams transitioned peacefully from this existence to the next surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 22, 2024. Roger was born Aug. 2, 1933, in Ellisburg, New York, the only child of the Reverend Roger Fisk Williams and Carolyn (Kroner) Williams. He graduated from Lowville High School in 1951 and was […]
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Obituary: Lorraine E. Lambert
BIDDEFORD — Lorraine E. Lambert, a beloved resident of Biddeford, passed away on Feb. 23, 2024. Born on Sept. 16, 1935, to Levi and Evelyn (Gordon) Albert, she dedicated her career to caregiving, bringing comfort and compassion to those she served. Lorraine found joy in dancing, country music, shopping, and cooking, but above all, she treasured […]
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State Sen. Carney celebrates Victims of Crimes Act funding being included in governor’s supplemental budget proposal
AUGUSTA — A $6 million allotment for programs supported by the Victims of Crimes Act is listed with the supplemental state budget proposed by Gov. Jane Mill Feb. 14. This allotment comes after months of advocacy from a wide range of groups. In the wake of diminishing funding from the federal government, Sen. Anne Carney, […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List: Kaylin E. Brown, of Gorham, was named to second honors; Kelly P. Dodge, of Scarborough, was named to first honors; Ella M. Grady, of Gorham, was named to first honors; and William S. Pulvino, of Scarborough, was named to first honors. Assumption […]
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Letters to the Editor, March 1
Historical Society should be care taker of historical building To the editor, As a new resident of Scarborough who is very interested in local history I have visited the Scarborough Historical museum several times. To say they are bulging at the seams is an understatement! It is packed with so much local history it’s difficult […]
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Catholic Charities Maine welcomes four new board members
Four new members joined the Catholic Charities Maine Board in January. They include: Scott Blakeslee, a retired CPA with 29 years of financial industry experience specializing in audit and tax services to the housing industry. He lives in the Portland/Westbrook area and has been a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher since […]