The new school year is well underway, and along with adjusting to hectic schedules, starting new after-school activities and taking adorable back-to-school photos (my wife and I took more than a few of our new kindergartner), we were hit with a reminder of how much climate change is already impacting our lives. Several schools across […]
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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In the Know: October is Fire Prevention Month
The Great Chicago Fire began on Oct. 8, 1871, and burned for 27 hours eventually ending on Oct. 9, resulting in the death of 300 people. This fire left 90,000 people homeless and destroyed 17,400 structures. In 1911, on the 40th anniversary of this tragic event, the Fire Marshal’s Association of North America began an […]
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center 2023 Hall of Fame recipients
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center has announced the sixth annual Biddeford Hall of Fame Award Winners for 2023, honoring those who have made significant contributions to the city and/or to the world at large. A ceremony was held Sept. 23 in the Biddeford City Hall Council Chambers to recognize the award recipients. […]
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Obituary: Rev. Dr. Victor F. Scalise Jr.
SEATTLE, Wash. — Rev. Dr. Victor F. Scalise Jr. died of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 15, 2023, at his home in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 91. Vic, to those who knew him, was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on May 21, 1932, to Rev. Victor and Adelina (Filandino) Scalise and was the younger brother […]
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Councilor Corner: 2023 community survey update
In the fall of 2021, the town of Scarborough conducted a community survey to better understand the overall satisfaction of town residents and identify areas of improvement to inform the Town Council’s goals for 2022/2023. The statistically valid survey prepared by ETC Institute was mailed to 4,200 households, selected at random, and was considered statistically […]
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Op-Ed: Our school, our values
I’ve been tossing and turning a lot at night. The K-8 Strategic School Solution on the ballot this November is really weighing on me. I’m worried about it passing and what it means for our community and youngest residents if it doesn’t. I’ve been involved with the Building Committee for the past two years and […]
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Community news and events
Commit to Be Fit this Fall The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is keeping the heat up as the weather gets cooler with virtual exercise and yoga classes. These classes are drop-in, making them flexible to people’s schedules and desired regimens. Gentle Exercise classes meet once a week on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. […]
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University of New England launches comprehensive fundraising campaign ‘Doing Our Part’
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has launched its comprehensive fundraising campaign, “Doing Our Part.” UNE President James Herbert made the official campaign launch announcement at halftime during the University’s Homecoming football game against the University of Rochester on Saturday, Sept. 23. “Doing Our Part” represents a profoundly transformational moment for UNE, in which […]
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Ruralist Lament: Bam bam bamboozled
It was a growing season for the record books, globally the hottest on record: Featuring too much heat and too much rain— nearly a year’s worth over one summer. And as a capper, Covid came calling again. My wife caught it and so I tended to the customers at the vegetable stand. One cucumber-consumer of […]
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Site walk for York County first responder training center set for Oct. 16
ALFRED – York County government’s plan to build an all hazards first responder training center will improve local department’s recruiting ability and bolster the skills of recruits who would be able to get training close to home, county officials say. On Sept. 18, members of the Alfred Planning Board voted unanimously that the project application […]