The other night, as I lay in the dark trying to nod off, I started drafting my curtain speech – not that I’ve been invited to give one, but in my current position here at City Theater, I am occasionally called upon to change my hat and do something I have, yet, to do. And […]
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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Things to Do: Feb. 6
Thursday, Feb. 6 Harmonies at the Hub, 11 to 11:45 a.m., 46 Sullivan St., Biddeford. Join Ms. Jenna and her magical box of instruments on the first Thursday of the month for a musical adventure. Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be […]
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OOB High School quarter 2 honor roll
Grade 12 Highest Honors: Emily Simpson. High Honors: Evan Alivizatos, Spencer Cook, Tessa Ferguson, Thatcher Gilchrest, Charlotte LaSalle, Joana Massanga, Levi Perrone, Zoeana Plourde, Riley Provencher, and Charlotte Thompson. Honors: Sara Alemtsehay, Brennan Amsden, Abigail Caya, Amanda Cox, Thomas Daudaras, Chloe Drown, Ryan Giguere, Elwood Gray, Brayden Mansur, Kylie Mininni, Ethan Pendleton, Brady Plante, Jesse […]
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Beyond the Headlines: 40 Under 40 award a culmination of life’s work
The new year is a time for reflection, introspection, and goal setting. It’s an opportunity to appreciate the journey that has led you to this particular moment in your life. I enter 2025 with deep appreciation for an award that is very meaningful to me. Mainebiz, a statewide business magazine, named me to their 40 […]
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County Report: A fire and a bell; York County recalls anniversary of 1933 courthouse blaze
It doesn’t ring every day now – though for many years it did – and an act of kindness that took place in the waning months of 1933 ensured that when there is a reason to toll the bell at York County Court House, it can happen again. Ninety-two years ago, on Feb. 8, 1933, […]
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From Augusta: MaineCare: A crucial program for Maine people
In early January, I began my new role as Senate chair of the Health and Human Services Committee. This job is full of opportunities and challenges, and I’m honored to be guiding this bipartisan committee along with co-chair Rep. Michele Meyer. The work is necessary and I do feel compelled to share an urgent Maine […]
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In the Know: Town of Scarborough: What’s in store for 2025
With 2024 squarely behind us, we’re looking ahead to the projects and priorities anticipated to be a prominent part of the year ahead. Some of these efforts are a continuation of work that is already in progress, and others like the budget occur every year. The town of Scarborough encourages public participation whenever possible — […]
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Community News: Feb. 6
TA athlete honored with Gaziano Award Thornton Academy’s Henry Mahoney received the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive Lineman Award, presented annually to the state’s top high school football senior lineman. Recipients are chosen based on their hard work on the field, in the classroom, and in the communities. The award comes with a $5,000 scholarship […]
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Things to Do: Jan. 30
Thursday, Jan. 30 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Free. FMI, email jsanderson@mcarthurlibrary.org. Performers Showcase, 8 to 10 p.m., Flourish, 140 Main St., Biddeford. Cost is $5. FMI, flourishmaine@gmail.com. Saturday, Feb. 1 Makers’ Space, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 270 Main St., Biddeford. Come in […]
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Community News: Jan. 30
UMaine at Augusta Saco Center opens new location The Saco Center of the University of Maine at Augusta is open for business and will begin the spring semester in its new location, Suite 104 at 209 Main St., Saco. Over the past 40 years, the UMA Saco Center has served an average of 350 students […]