Dina Mendros

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May 6, 2022

Scarborough library presents children’s book author, town resident

Scarborough author Elisa Boxer will read aloud her soon-to-be-published picture book, “One Turtle’s Last Straw: The Real-Life Story that Sparked a Sea Change,” illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns, outside the Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, on Saturday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. Children ranging in age from 3 years to 12 years and their […]
Published
May 6, 2022

Enclave residents enjoy Big Pop’s Peanut Brittle

Scott and Sherry Nadeau of Big Pop’s Peanut Brittle, made in Maine, gave a show at the Enclave of Scarborough recently. Not only did the couple share their unique story, they even passed out some of their award-winning homemade peanut brittle and put together a raffle basket for attendees. Residents of the Enclave said they […]
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May 6, 2022

Scarborough receives climate-ready infrastructure grant

The Town of Scarborough is one of 75 communities to receive a Community Action Grant to fight and adapt to climate change. Last December, the governor announced the Community Resilience Partnership, “a program of the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to help Maine communities with local climate action plans to become more […]
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May 6, 2022

Council Corner: Scarborough Town Council chair’s report

As we approach the midpoint of my term as Scarborough’s Town Council chair, I thought it would be timely to highlight some of our work to date: Economic Development: We received approval for our revised Downtown Tax Increment Financing District application. This revision added some key projects to the list of allowable project costs. As […]
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May 6, 2022

Letters to the Editor, May 6

Scarborough Community Thanksgiving gives thanks To the editor, Scarborough Community Thanksgiving is pleased and proud to announce that as of fall of 2021, we have become an official 501(c)(3)! With that now in place, we have the ability to function independently, and the entire Board of Directors is excited to start focusing on this year’s […]
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May 6, 2022

Michael Bourget joins Fontaine Family Team

has joined Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader, with an office in Scarborough, at their Auburn location. Bourget grew up in Lewiston, and attended Lewiston High School. He comes from a military family involved in the shoe shop industry and the textile industry in the Twin Cities. Although he was not in the military, […]
Published
May 5, 2022

Veterans can get free dental care June 11

On Saturday, June 11, Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its eighth year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care. Millions of […]
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May 5, 2022

Biddeford Fire Department offers online fire permits

The Biddeford Fire Department will now offer burning permits for residents online at no charge. Fire permits are required for all campfires, beach campfires, and open burning (slash, brush, or grass fires) in Biddeford. The Department previously only issued campfire permits in person on paper, which were valid for the calendar year and required residents […]
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May 5, 2022

Sullivan Tire names new president, CEO

The Sullivan Tire Family promoted of Joseph M. Zaccheo to president and CEO of Sullivan Tire Company. Founded in 1955, Sullivan Tire has 111 locations throughout New England and is family owned and operated. There are several Maine locations, including in Scarborough and Biddeford. Zaccheo, has been a part of the Sullivan Tire team for […]
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May 5, 2022

Thornton Academy Honor Roll Third Quarter

The following students made the honor roll for the third quarter at Thornton Academy in Saco. Class of 2022 First Honors: Reese Ahearn, Allison Arsenault, Meagan Arsenault, Kayley Auger, Colby Bilodeau, Colin Binette, Cody Bowker, Jonathan Branco, Benjamin Cobb, Kristen Costa, Zack Coulombe, Mathielde Lindberg Cristofoli, Roman Crossetti, Khanh Dau, Abrial Davis, Ezra Davis, Deven […]

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