Looks like the wood in the shed will get us through this year. Every year has been an adventure since we did the cold-turkey “adios” to the “Chrysler AirTemp” oil burner in 1974. Back then, I made what we laughingly referred to as “a living,” playing in a bar band and cutting/delivering firewood in the […]
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 earn academic honors
Amelia Danehy of Saco graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degrees in Business Management – BBA and Dance – BA from James Madison University during commencement exercises in December. The University of Rhode Island announced that Adam Giroux of Saco has been named to its Fall 2024 Dean’s List. University of Tampa local students named […]
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Country Report: Old Orchard Beach man sentenced to 20 years for robbing Biddeford cheese shop
Russell Pease pleaded guilty to the crime Feb. 10.
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In the Know: Public outdoor skating ponds fun for all ages
Experience the joys of winter in Scarborough with an array of outdoor recreation spaces. With these sustained cold temperatures, head to our municipal skate pond for a fun activity for the family. For over three decades, Scarborough’s Community Services department has maintained an outdoor skating rink for the public to enjoy during opportune winter conditions […]
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Letters of Love sent to seniors this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day and throughout the winter season, Coastal Care Solutions invites the public to take part in “Letters of Love,” an annual community project that honors the memory of the late Ruth M. Snider – a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. The premise is simple: Write a cheerful and uplifting letter or card. […]
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County Report: Peer group supports significant others of first responders
Meetings commence Feb. 23.
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From Augusta: From erosion to action
This past November, my colleagues and I on the Maine Climate Council released the four-year update to the state’s climate action plan: Maine Won’t Wait 2.0. The plan builds off the Council’s original plan and highlights strategies and goals to tackle the impacts of climate change. The plan makes policy recommendations to the Maine Legislature […]
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Council Corner: New wetland protections benefit Scarborough
On Jan. 22 the Scarborough Town Council passed an ordinance requiring all new development to provide a 25-foot buffer from the wetlands. While this 25-foot setback will not have a direct impact on many Scarborough residents, it will provide great benefit to our town. The buffer between wetlands and development provides a lot of value […]
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Saco Middle School announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Grade 8 High Honors: Shane Bergeron, Kenley Black, Priya Bloom, Maxwell Boucher, Cameron Brady, Finn Canning, Brady Casamassa, Abigail Cashin, Aislyn Cassidy, Natalie Chaplin, Brandon Conners, Makenzie Daye, Annabella Duquette, Mackenzie Elkin, Summer Fournier, Hallie Gagne, Aaron Garland, Graden Hand, Lalita Kumari, Juniper L’Italien, William Lawler, Fae Letendre, Harmony Lowell, Christian Maloney, Zachary Maloney, Gianni Marcus, […]