The Town of Scarborough has several citizen-led boards and committees working on issues to enhance our community. Here are what some of the active boards and committees have been up to in the past few months. Find the full details on the Town of Scarborough website, shared in our latest Board & Committee Newsletter. Long […]
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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Letters to the Editor
Pay attention to steering committee meetings To the editor, There is a process underway to potentially reconfigure the way elementary schools are structured and used in South Portland. The effort has been led by superintendent Tim Matheney with the creation of a Boundaries and Configurations Steering Committee in early 2023. The steering committee meetings are […]
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Jail events foster family connections
ALFRED — Many people have plans for special holidays, and that often means time spent with family and other cherished loved ones. When your address is in jail, holidays can be complicated and engender sadness. Events Saturday, Dec. 9, at York County Jail in Alfred were designed to bring a little joy to jail residents […]
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Obituary: Rita H. Daigneault
Rita H. Daigneault, a resident of Biddeford, passed away on December 3, 2023 at Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco. She was born on Feb. 19, 1935, to Adelard J. and Dorilla (Corriveau) Huot. Rita dedicated 42 years of her life as a bookkeeper and bank teller at Pepperell Trust Bank, contributing significantly to her profession. […]
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Obituary: Marcia Eileen Cote
Marcia Eileen (Nason) Cote, 75, of Biddeford, passed away in the early morning hours of Dec. 5, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Marcia was born in Portland on June 16, 1948, a daughter of Virgie (Skillin) Nason and Warren Davis Nason. She grew up in the Bar Mills section of Buxton and attended Buxton […]
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Friends of Scarborough Marsh merges into Scarborough Land Trust to preserve and protect Marsh
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) and Friends of Scarborough Marsh (FOSM) have merged to create a stronger, unified nonprofit conservation organization, according to an organization press release. The new organization operating under the Scarborough Land Trust name aims to continue SLT’s mission to preserve and protect land in the Town of Scarborough and to […]
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Maine CDC encourages continued precautions against tick bites this winter
As Lyme cases reach record levels, ticks remain active.
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Evidence-based Tai Chi classes improve health outcomes for older Mainers
Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s next course offerings begin in January.
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In the Know: Scarborough Community Services offers a variety of activities this winter
As the winter progresses and the weather becomes not-so-pleasant, Scarborough Community Services already has you covered with many fun (and indoor) activities and events: Special Events Family Magic Show – Dec. 28 Be dazzled by magic with your family during December school break! Phil Smith of Abracadabra Productions is four entertainers in one… a magician, […]
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Obituary: Priscille Lachance
Priscille Y. Lachance, 85, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on Dec. 4, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Priscille was born in Biddeford, Maine, on Jan. 22, 1938, a daughter of Gedeon and Fernande (Turgeon) Lachance. She was educated at St. Andre’s School. Priscille was employed in local manufacturing jobs, working many years […]