Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

Latest

Published
January 2, 2024

Fire sprinkler system in Saco apartment building extinguishes fire quickly

SACO – The Saco Fire Department responded to a 911 call last week and arrived to find an extinguished apartment fire, thanks to a fire sprinkler system. The Saco Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call shortly before 8 p.m. Dec. 26 from the occupant of an apartment who discovered a fire in a bedroom, […]
Published
January 2, 2024

AMVETS Post 1 in Biddeford bring Christmas to Maine Veterans’ Home – Scarborough

rtesy AMVETS Post 1 volunteers purchased, wrapped, and delivered Christmas gifts to the residents of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. “We got a whole truck load!” said Lionel Lamontagne, post 2nd vice commander as he was welcomed by Katie Berthiaume, director of Recreational Therapy at the veterans’ home. She said, “Donations like these from […]
Published
January 2, 2024

From Augusta: Leading with compassion in our community

I am writing this column the week before Christmas, knowing that it will be published in shortly after New Year’s Day. While this is certainly a joyous season for many, I want to acknowledge that it can also be a difficult time of year for many of our neighbors. I am thinking of these folks […]
Published
January 2, 2024

Letter to the Editor, Jan. 4

Lincoln Village and affordable housing To the editor, The need for affordable housing has never been greater yet it seems that many proposals face community-imposed hurdles. We need to stop saying no to solutions that offer answers to this problem. As the former director of the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry, I have witnessed repeatedly decent […]
Published
January 2, 2024

Obituary: Louise (Beauchesne) Tardiff  

DAYTON — Louise R. Tardiff, 80, of Dayton, passed away early Thursday morning on Dec. 28, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born in Biddeford on Sept. 15, 1943 a daughter of Roland and Rachel (Gagne) Beauchesne. Louise graduated from St. Andre’s High School, class of 1961. Louise married the love of her life Richard Tardiff on […]
Published
December 29, 2023

Councilor Corner: Reflections on 2023

The longer I live in Scarborough, the more I fall in love with our wonderful community. My family has lived in Scarborough for seven years and chose Scarborough because of its affordability, strong school system, the multiple sandy beaches, the beautiful marsh, proximity to Portland and the relative diversity of the community. We hit the […]
Published
December 29, 2023

Local residents earn academic honors

Heidi Shelton, a Freshman Nursing major from Scarborough, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The following students are among approximately 680 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester: Cara Shelton, a Senior Elementary Education major, […]
Published
December 29, 2023

Chief nursing officer at Piper Shores appointed to Maine Board of Nurses

SCARBOROUGH — Piper Shores Chief Nursing Officer Peter Sullivan RN, GERO-BC, to the Maine Board of Nurses by Governor Janet Mills, according to a Piper Shores press release. As one of the nine members of the Board, Sullivan has been appointed to fill a vacant position specifically dedicated to long-term care. “We extend our heartfelt […]
Published
December 29, 2023

In the Know: Message from the town manager: A year end reflection and look forward

As 2023 ends, it’s time to reflect on another year gone by and look forward to the work to be done in 2024. This past year was exceptionally busy, driven by both community needs and an ambitious list of Town Council goals. While the Council advanced a number of studies, plans, and ad-hoc committees, the year […]
Published
December 26, 2023

Library Links: Welcome the New Year at Libby Library

The hustle and bustle of the holidays has ended, and we’re now, truly, settling in for our long winter full of actual silent nights. It’s almost January, the beginning of a new year. January is a funny time of year — both hopeful and full of possibility, but also, as a community that welcomes seasonal […]

Sign In: