SACO — The Washington Capitals lost a huge fan as Patricia Ann Massie passed away suddenly on Jan. 24, 2024. Born Aug. 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Louise (Plourde) Massie and Charles Cobban Massie Sr. and stepdaughter of Wanda Ann Massie. Patty was always proud of growing up in Camp Ellis and in […]
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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Winter in Maine brings WinterFest to Biddeford
It’s winter in Biddeford in February and that can only mean one thing, it’s time for the annual Biddeford WinterFest — a cabin-fever busting weekend of snow and fun-filled events taking place Feb. 9-11. For 11 years, local organizations and the City of Biddeford have partnered to host outdoor fun and special performances during a […]
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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 2
Town needsto be more walkable/bikeable To the editor, According to the recent 2023 Town of Scarborough Community Survey, the highest priority is to address the flow of traffic and ease of getting around within the Town. So far this issue seems to be interpreted by the Town Council as entirely a problem of managing supply […]
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Many eligible Maine people could overlook valuable tax credits this tax season
At tax time, which began Jan. 29, hundreds of Maine people are eligible to receive federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) and Child Tax Credits, which can provide a much-needed income boost and reduce any federal taxes owed. But, not everyone is aware of their eligibility. People who worked in 2023 could qualify […]
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Scarborough firefighters respond to kitchen fire At Texas Roadhouse
The Scarborough Communications Center received a 911 call from a passer-by reporting a fire at the Texas Roadhouse located at 600 Gallery Boulevard at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25. The caller said it appeared that the roof was on fire and they could see people on the roof attempting to extinguish a fire. Scarborough firefighters […]
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Piper Shores resident John Thompson honored with MBE award From King Charles III for outstanding service to Masiphumelele, South Africa
Recognized with prestigious “Member of the Order of the British Empire Award” for 25 years of service to South Africa, John Thompson and his wife Carol celebrate the impact of their nonprofit.
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In the Know: Bringing community together: Keeping our neighbors warm
Keeping warm — that’s the challenge of Maine winters. For some of our neighbors, the choices are acute: eat or heat. Fill a prescription or fill the oil tank. Even lowering the thermostat to near 60 and putting on extra layers isn’t enough for some to get by, especially when the weather is cold and […]
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Nature Notes: Winter wonders – how Maine’s survive the cold
Winter in Maine unveils a magical world of snow-covered landscapes and icy lakes. Though beautiful, Maine’s winters are known for their length and brutality. Often, as I gaze over frozen fields from the warmth of my home, I wonder how our local wildlife survives. In particular, I marvel at the resilience of our resident birds, […]
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Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
Logan Hoffman of Gorham, was named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Cedarville University. Margaret Goodson, of Gorham, made the Mississippi State University fall 2023 Deans’ List. Abigail Mosher of Scarborough, was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Mosher is majoring in Exercise Science. Michael Darasz of Gorham majoring in […]
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Sen. Carney introduces bill to replace vital funding from Victims of Crime Act
LD 2084 would continue to fund programs that support victims of violent crimes, including those impacted by the Lewiston shooting.