Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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Published
February 25, 2022

Scarborough Education Association helps one of its own

The Scarborough Education Association is like a family. So when one of its own members needed help, the SEA answered the call.
Published
February 25, 2022

Senate unanimously passes Brenner bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance

LD 1809 faces further votes in the Senate and House in the coming weeks.
Published
February 25, 2022

TV show about race relations airing on Scarborough local access TV

The Scarborough Baha’i Community invites people to tune into Scarborough’s Local Access TV, Channel 2, at 8 p.m. daily, over the upcoming weeks, to view a five-part series entitled “An American Story: Race Amity and The Other Tradition,” a series of five 30-minute episodes about “the other tradition” in American race relations. It is about […]
Published
February 25, 2022

Community policing has positive impact in Scarborough

The Scarborough Police Department has built up a fan club. They have a Facebook following of 24,000+, receive regular visits from kids, kind gifts, and generous donations. Even the K9 units get some love! Supporters see that being a police officer means more than writing tickets. The officers are critical members of the community and […]
Published
February 24, 2022

Scarborough parking ban

Due to inclement weather, the Town of Scarborough will have a parking ban starting Friday, Feb. 25 at 12:01 a.m. through Saturday, Feb. 26 at 6 a.m.
Published
February 24, 2022

Bruce H. Thurlow, 84, superintendent of schools, psychologist, community leader

Scarborough native, well-known educator, psychologist, and longtime superintendent of schools for Cape Elizabeth, Bruce H. Thurlow died Feb. 15 at his home in Pine Point. Friends and family described Thurlow as an exceptionally kind and warmhearted family man who worked hard all his life and achieved success in the field of education and psychology. Thurlow, […]
Published
February 24, 2022

People sought to be on Maine Recovery Council

Augusta — Attorney General Aaron M. Frey is looking for three individuals to appoint to the Maine Recovery Council. The purpose of the Maine Recovery Council is to distribute funds received from settlements for opioid abatement purposes. The Attorney General is seeking letters of interest from individuals with some or all of the following qualifications: […]
Published
February 24, 2022

Tax assistance programs available to Scarborough residents

The Town of Scarborough has several forms of tax relief available to residents who are looking for assistance with their taxes. There are several exemptions for residents that can reduce the annual tax bill. Applications for these xemptions must be submitted to our office by April 1. These exemptions are: • The Homestead Exemption, for […]
Published
February 24, 2022

Former Biddeford school superintendent leaves lasting legacy

Sarah Jane Poli, 80, died recently after serving decades in the local school system.
Published
February 24, 2022

Learn your color season March 1

One of the highlights of my work week is organizing the weekly gathering of handicrafters that meets at the library on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. These talented individuals bring knitting, crocheting, tatting, sewing or whatever project they are currently working on or simply chat and share creative tips. When the pandemic closed […]

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