Government should always be looking at how it can help and be part of the solution. While county government has limited options when it comes to acting beyond the typically smaller scope of our responsibilities, the $40 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) package provided to York County by the federal government enables us to think […]
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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Dayton Republicans to caucus Jan. 20 in Wells
Dayton Republicans will caucus at Wells High School on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call Joan Warren at 207-337-3157.
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Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces new hire and promotion
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) is promotes a staff member to be a senior vice president and hires another also as a senior vice president. John Bentley has been promoted to senior vice president, chief information officer. Bentley graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington and currently holds the ISACA Certification, Certified Information […]
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Mayor’s Minute: Volunteers needed for Saco boards and commissions
Residents of Saco, first let me start by thanking you for allowing me to represent you as mayor. It’s an honor to work with everyone to help lead our great city. It is something we can and will do together. It will take a team effort and we want to make sure everyone is represented. […]
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Mark Jones transitions to CEO role at Saco & Biddeford Savings
At the start of the New Year, Mark Jones began leading Saco & Biddeford Savings as CEO and president as current CEO, Bob Quentin, transitions to retirement. Jones joined SBSI in 1985, after completing his education at the University of Southern Maine. During his time with the bank, he has gained progressively greater responsibilities. As […]
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From Augusta: Back to session
On Jan. 3, the 131st Maine State Legislature returned to the State House to begin the Second Regular Session. During this session, my colleagues and I will work on hundreds of bills carried over from last year, including my bill LD 444, “An Act to Designate First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals as a […]
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 11
Lincoln Village should go through To the editor, What a mess in the Saco government concerning the Lincoln Village project. The project would provide much needed housing at work force housing prices. I am a realtor – try finding a new home in Saco for the low 300’s. What could go wrong? A local nimby […]
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York County inks deputization agreement with municipalities
ALFRED – Law enforcement officers in a number of York County municipalities have taken the step of being deputized with the York County Sheriff’s Office. Now, a new agreement between York County government and participating municipalities clarifies procedures, responsibilities, and liabilities. Deputization of municipal police officers has been ongoing for some time. It is separate […]
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Firefighters look to decrease cancer incidents, increase early detection
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month.
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Obituary: Rita P. Turgeon
BIDDEFORD — Rita P. Turgeon, of Biddeford, passed away on Dec. 28, 2023. She was born on Jan. 6, 1940, to Lorenzo and Yvette (Bellefeuille) Houle. Rita attended Biddeford schools and graduated from Marie Joseph Academy in 1958. She pursued further education at an airline school in Hartford, Connecticut, and embarked on a career with […]
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