Fall is a wonderful time of year in New England. Walking through meadows in September takes me back to my childhood growing up next to an old field. As much as apples and cider signify the start of fall, so does the explosion of the bright yellow flowers of goldenrod. It was an easy way […]
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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Motorcyclist dead at scene of accident in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough police responded to an emergency call reporting a motorcycle accident on Sept. 14. The lone operator, 52-year-old Brian Buck was found dead at the scene when officers and members of the Scarborough Fire Department responded to the call which was received at about 5:39 a.m. around 93 Broadturn Road, according to police. […]
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Beyond the Headlines: What is county government?
One of my many goals as your county commissioner is to not only bring some added awareness of what is taking place at the county level, but also help the public understand more about what this position entails. In many states, the role of a county commissioner is a very important one. Outside of New […]
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Biddeford City Theater opens new season Sept. 29 with production ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’
BIDDEFORD — City Theater in Biddeford is opening its 2023-24 season with “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” on Sept. 29. This intimate collection of stories by superstar sisters, Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman. The show uses clothing, accessories, and the memories they trigger to […]
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‘Ten Talks’ take place Oct. 4 at Biddeford City Theater
BIDDEFORD — Countless residents have contributed to the success of Biddeford and Saco over the recent past. On Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the City Theater in Biddeford, those interested will have the opportunity to hear from 10 of them. The Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural “Ten Talks” event will feature 10 five-minute presentations from local leaders […]
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Tolling the bell for the fallen
ALFRED — The sound of a bell ringing peeled out over Alfred village from York County Court House Monday morning; a simple, solemn event marking the loss of life to terrorist attacks on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. In all, 2,977 firefighters, emergency medical personnel, law enforcement and civilians perished, and more than 6,000 […]
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Many visitedThe Wall that Heals, honoring Vietnam veterans, in Sanford
Jack Savage of Biddeford, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War stopped by The Wall that Heals on display in south Sanford last week. Savage, like others who made their way to the 375-foot-long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, felt it was important to come. Like others, he traced the names […]
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York County recovery center project ‘light at end of tunnel’
ALFRED – York County government’s plan to create a 58-bed substance use recovery center — offering a “one roof” model of care for county residents that includes observation beds, detox beds, and residential and outpatient treatment — is sorely needed and moving ahead, with a view, county officials say, to an early 2024 groundbreaking. The […]
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Obituary: Audrey Ferrick
BIDDEFORD POOL — Audrey C. Ferrick of Biddeford Pool, ME entered peacefully into eternal rest on August 28, 2023, at Sunrise, Huntington Common in Kennebunk with her husband, son and daughter-in law at her side. Audrey was born on February 28, 1932, in New Britain, CT. She was the daughter of the late Andrea and Lena […]
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Obituary: Theresa M. Huot
BIDDEFORD — Theresa M. Huot, born on November 2, 1928, in Biddeford, Maine, to Hermenegilda (Armand) and Irene (Mercier) Letellier, passed away on September 8, 2023. She spent most of her life in Biddeford and was educated in local schools. On July 15, 1944, Theresa married Patrick J. Huot at St. Joseph’s Church in Biddeford. […]
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