Dina Mendros

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April 8, 2022

Sen. Brenner congratulates Scarborough resident on confirmation to Maine Ethics Commission

AUGUSTA — On March 31, the Maine Senate confirmed Stacey D. Neumann, Esq., of Scarborough, to the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. After voting in support of her confirmation, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, joined Neumann and her family to congratulate her on the confirmation. “I know Stacey is imminently qualified to serve […]
Published
April 8, 2022

Council Corner: Budget season is here in Scarborough

On Wednesday, March 30, the town manager and school superintendent presented an overview of the FY23 budget to the Scarborough Town Council. For many of us in town, this presentation represents the official kickoff of what we commonly refer to as “budget season.” This high level snapshot is just the beginning of our budget adoption […]
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April 8, 2022

Scarborough FY2023 Budget: Responding to community needs

Scarborough Town Manager Tom Hall presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget to Town Council and the public last week. His emphasis was on showing the key drivers of the budget that make up a large portion of expenses (health insurance, investing in new staff, and energy and fuel increases). He also highlighted some of […]
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April 8, 2022

Brenner bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance signed into law

AUGUSTA – A bill to help homeowners afford flood insurance from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on March 16. The bill, LD 1809, “An Act To Allow Exceptions to the Height Limitations under the Shoreland Zoning Laws,” will help owners of shoreline property protect their homes and afford […]
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April 8, 2022

Letters to the editor, April 8

First Councilors Corner a great event To the editor, I have two items for which I am writing. (1) A wonderful event occurred on March 31 at 5:30 at the Town Hall. The first Councilors Corner was hosted by Councilors Johnathan Anderson and April Sither with Councilors John Cloutier and Don Hamill in attendance. There […]
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April 8, 2022

Holy Week: Tenebrae Services set for Scarborough,

SCARBOROUGH — Tenebrae services are scheduled for Holy Week at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough. All are welcome to attend any of the gathering. Tenebrae (Latin word meaning “darkness”) is a service that grew out of a combination of night prayer and early morning prayer, with an additional focus on the commemoration of the […]
Published
April 7, 2022

Obituary: Muriel G. Roberge

BIDDEFORD — Mrs. Muriel G. Roberge, 94, of Biddeford, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, following a short illness. Muriel was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Biddeford, Maine, to the late Adolph Gagnon and Delvina Canuel Gagnon. She had several brothers; George, Robert, Raymond, Normand, Donald, Marcel; and one sister, Georgette (Gagnon) Dion. Muriel […]
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April 7, 2022

Letters to the editor, April 7

Thanks for interest in 95 King St., Saco To the editor, I would just like to take a moment to thank ALL of the residents from Ward 6 in Saco that showed up to the Planning Board Meeting this past Tuesday, March 15, with regard to 95 King St. Ranging from homeowners and residents on […]
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April 7, 2022

Funding solutions to the PFAS problem

In the Legislature, I proudly serve on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee (AFA), in which my colleagues and I make balanced, commonsense and practical decisions to invest in the people of Maine. These decisions include essential items, like keeping our schools safe and operational, or providing relief for working Mainers and their families who […]
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April 7, 2022

New director named for Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford

BIDDEFORD — Michelle VanDeven has been appointed as the new director of the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. For the last two years, VanDeven served as bookkeeper and IT administrator for the center. Located on Evans Road, the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center is owned and operated by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary […]

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