BIDDEFORD – Raoul M. Girard, born on July 26, 1928, in Biddeford, to Emile and Delvina (Caron) Girard, passed away on Oct. 20, 2023. He was married to Magella Morissette on May 6,1950, at St. Andre’s Church; this year celebrating 73 years of marriage. Raoul was a dedicated member of Good Shepherd Parish and a […]
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, Oct. 27
Vote yes on school bond To the editor, On Sept. 2, I landed what will undoubtedly be the best job I will ever have, motherhood. The last five weeks have been a whirlwind of sleepless nights, newborn snuggles, and countless diaper changes, but what has resonated with me the most is how thankful I am […]
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In the Know: Get ready to vote
The Municipal and State of Maine elections are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. This year Election Day is on Nov. 7. Is your voter registration information up to date? Update it now to avoid waiting in line on Election Day. Voter registration is available for new voters or for […]
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 19
Vote to have consumer-owned power company To the editor, If the Pine Tree Power Consumer-Owned Utility becomes law this Nov. 7, beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, the Maine PUC may find a transmission and distribution utility with 50,000 or more customers unfit to serve and shall require the sale of the utility to be completed […]
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From Washington: Helping older Maine people ‘Stand Strong’ in their golden years
We all know the saying: ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’ Well, I’ve heard of too many older Maine people who have suffered from a household fall and then faced months of costly hospital visits and doctor’s bills. So, in an effort to help older Maine people ‘Stand Strong’ throughout their […]
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UNE receives $2 million from Glickman Lauder Foundation to support mental health care and ease workforce shortages
As mental health programs continue to shutter across Maine, the University of New England is taking strides to address a mental health crisis. With generous financial support from the Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation, UNE plans to launch an innovative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program to bolster the state’s behavioral health workforce. The $2 […]
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Obituary: Rita T. Boisse
SACO — Rita T. Boisse, 95, of Saco, passed away early Tuesday evening on Oct. 10, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a brief illness. She was born in Biddeford on May 13, 1928, the daughter of Edmond and Annetta (Janelle) Letendre. She attended the Biddeford school system. Rita married her husband […]
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Council Corner: Let’s talk taxes
I can’t remember who said the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Goodness knows, I do not wish to write about death. I will, however, write about taxes — in particular, property taxes, the boogeyman for all of us who pay them. Some folks think that the less taxes paid the better. […]
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In the Know: Town of Scarborough seeks feedback from residents
The Town of Scarborough is launching a town-wide community survey to seek feedback from residents. The survey covers questions regarding satisfaction with town services and the direction the community is headed. It is expected to be in the mailboxes of a random sample of households in town by the end of October. This survey comes […]
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Obituary: Barbara Richardson Murray
Barbara Richardson Murray died in peace and beauty on Oct. 10, 2023, just shy of her 98th Birthday. She was born Oct. 18, 1925, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Jasper (1900-1965) and Annabelle (LaPlante) Richardson (1899-1931). Raised in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, she was a proud graduate of the Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1946 — and […]