Dina Mendros

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April 14, 2022

Scarborough holds budget roundtable discussions

SCARBOROUGH — For those interested in the proposed FY2023 budget with representatives from the Scarborough Town Council and Board of Education, there will be four opportunities to attend budget discussions, with both in-person and remote options (Zoom links at scarboroughmaine.org). These include: • Wednesday, April 20, 6:30-8 p.m. – In-Person at Town Hall (Remote participation […]
Published
April 14, 2022

Growing at the Libby Memorial Library in Old Orchard Beach

As I was completing my opening routine at the Library the other morning, I walked into the Children’s Room. In the late morning, the sun shines in through the windows at the perfect angle, and I will often enjoy a couple of minutes to stand quietly in the warm rays. Just outside of those windows […]
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April 14, 2022

Collaboration between local nonprofit and school districts feed students in need

SACO — Like many school districts during the pandemic, consistent food supply for students was supported by local nonprofit organizations. Youth Full Maine was among one of the critical partners for several school districts and their support continues to grow as food insecurity among families in our communities heightens. The Biddeford, Dayton and Saco communities […]
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April 14, 2022

Chamber Job Fair on April 27 held at Oceanwood in Ocean Park

The Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce and the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to co-host a regional Job Fair to help match job seekers with the many open positions currently available at area businesses and organizations. The Job Fair will be held at Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center, located at […]
Published
April 13, 2022

Obituary: Joan Emmons

BIDDEFORD — Joan (Joni) Catherine Emmons, 72 of Biddeford, Maine, passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House of cancer on March 25, 2022. Joni dedicated her life to helping people and loved recovery. It would be impossible to list all of the people she helped. Joni’s joy and laughter will live on in hour hearts. She […]
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April 13, 2022

Obituary: Joan Emmons

BIDDEFORD — Joan (Joni) Catherine Emmons, 72 of Biddeford, Maine, passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House of cancer on March 25, 2022. Joni dedicated her life to helping people and loved recovery. It would be impossible to list all of the people she helped. Joni’s joy and laughter will live on in hour hearts. She […]
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April 13, 2022

Obituary: Raymond L. Bertrand

BIDDEFORD —  Raymond L. Bertrand, 80, a resident of Lakeland, Florida, and Biddeford, Maine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on August 26, 1941, a son of Adrien and Fernande Sevigny Bertrand. Raymond was educated locally and later went on to proudly serve his country in the […]
Published
April 12, 2022

Scholarships available to women pursuing science, engineering degrees

Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university. There is a preference for […]
Published
April 9, 2022

Oldies Dance set to make return this spring

YORK COUNTY — Dust off those dancing shoes and get ready to make a trip down Memory Lane as the Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit Dance is about to make a return this spring. The 19th edition of the popular dance will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 7 at the Eagle’s […]
Published
April 8, 2022

April 14 special night with In This Together and Hair Matters

Two Local Nonprofits: In This Together and Hair Matters,were to hold an Open House fundraiser on Thursday, April 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Hub, 327 Ocean House Road in Cape Elizabeth. The organizations are joining forces to bring a night of live music, local art, silent auction items, themed raffle baskets, and […]

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