BIDDEFORD — Charles Hillman, “Chip”, 69 of Biddeford, passed unexpectedly on Jan. 6, 2024. Chip was called to join the Golf Course in Heaven and will be missed immensely. A loving husband to Suzanne (Brochu) Hillman, for nearly 40 years. A loving father to Stephanie, and her husband, William Torres, and Pepere (grandfather) to their […]
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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Obituary: Richard J. Cartier
BIDDEFORD — Richard J. Cartier, 79, a resident of Biddeford, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024. He was born on Feb. 17, 1944, in Biddeford, to Lorraine and Robert Cartier. He was looking forward to celebrating his 80th birthday with family and friends; please take a moment to remember and wish him a happy 80th […]
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Obituary: Leopold Viger
BIDDEFORD — Leopold (Paul) R. Viger, 93, of Biddeford, passed away on Dec. 20, 2023. Leopold was born on June 18, 1930, to Joseph and Ida (Labbe) Viger. On Aug. 13,1955, Paul exchanged vows with his beloved Monique LeBlanc, embarking on a life journey filled with love and shared adventures, notably commemorated by their honeymoon […]
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Scarborough Land Trust protects 8 acres along the Scarborough Marsh and Nonesuch River
At the end of December the Scarborough Land Trust accepted ownership of eight acres purchased by an anonymous donor. SLT worked with the previous owner of the property, Jo Height of Spurwink Road, to have this parcel purchased by two conservation buyers. These buyers immediately transferred the property to SLT making sure this land is […]
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Warren Woods Preserve trails and closed until Jan. 29
All the trails and the parking area, off Payne Road for the Warren Woods Preserve, will be closed until Jan. 29 according to the Scarborough Land Trust. The closure “is for the safety of visitors while a contractor is on-site carrying out land management practices,” SLT Executive Director Andrew Mackie said. “Over the next few […]
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In the Know: Community-wide survey results presented to Scarborough Town Council
The Town of Scarborough received the results of its town-wide community survey in late December. Results were presented by the survey consultant to the Town Council in a workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 3. The community survey was conducted from October-December 2023 by ETC Institute, a market research and survey company. The seven-page survey was mailed […]
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Fire sprinkler system in Saco apartment building extinguishes fire quickly
SACO – The Saco Fire Department responded to a 911 call last week and arrived to find an extinguished apartment fire, thanks to a fire sprinkler system. The Saco Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call shortly before 8 p.m. Dec. 26 from the occupant of an apartment who discovered a fire in a bedroom, […]
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AMVETS Post 1 in Biddeford bring Christmas to Maine Veterans’ Home – Scarborough
rtesy AMVETS Post 1 volunteers purchased, wrapped, and delivered Christmas gifts to the residents of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. “We got a whole truck load!” said Lionel Lamontagne, post 2nd vice commander as he was welcomed by Katie Berthiaume, director of Recreational Therapy at the veterans’ home. She said, “Donations like these from […]
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From Augusta: Leading with compassion in our community
I am writing this column the week before Christmas, knowing that it will be published in shortly after New Year’s Day. While this is certainly a joyous season for many, I want to acknowledge that it can also be a difficult time of year for many of our neighbors. I am thinking of these folks […]
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Letter to the Editor, Jan. 4
Lincoln Village and affordable housing To the editor, The need for affordable housing has never been greater yet it seems that many proposals face community-imposed hurdles. We need to stop saying no to solutions that offer answers to this problem. As the former director of the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry, I have witnessed repeatedly decent […]