Dina Mendros

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Published
February 4, 2022

Scarborough residents achieve academic honors

Lucien Wallace, a native of Gorham, was recently initiated into the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. Nathan Cook, of Gorham, qualified for the fall 2021 dean’s list at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Taylor Wildes, of Gorham, has been named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at […]
Published
February 3, 2022

BSOOB Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 714 reach collective bargaining agreement

The new top rate for a bus operator will increase to $23 per hour.
Published
February 3, 2022

Obituary: Roger J. Ciufo

SACO — Roger J. Ciufo, 92, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. He was born in Ludlow, Vermontt, on May 19, 1929, the son of Alexander and Lena Marro Ciufo. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Valente, Aug. 16, 1958, at St. Peter’s Church in Rutland, Vermont. Roger graduated from Black River High […]
Published
February 3, 2022

Letters to the editor, Feb. 3

Vote no on election referendum To the editor, In response to Representative Nathan Carlow’s letter last week: It looks like people will soon be out in force collecting signatures for a referendum with the deceptive name of “Protect Maine Elections.” Representative Carlow makes this sound like a noble cause. But if you have been following […]
Published
February 3, 2022

From Augusta – Celebrating Presidents Day, protecting our democracy

In February, we celebrate Presidents Day and honor two of the most well-known presidents in American history: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Last month, while I was reflecting on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 riots in Washington, D.C., I turned to Washington and Lincoln. Although America is very divided in 2022, both Washington and […]
Published
February 3, 2022

Zombie apocalypse art on display in Biddeford

BIDDEFORD — An exhibition of artwork by local artist Jefferson Coniaris is on display at the University of New England’s Biddeford Campus Center now through Feb. 17. The exhibit, “Event: Terminus,” a showcase of the first 17 pages from the artist’s illustrated book of the same name, tells the story of a woman as she […]
Published
February 1, 2022

Volunteer needed to pick up donations to OOB food pantry

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Got a couple of hours to spare? The Old Orchard Beach Food Pantry that operates at the United Methodist Church is looking for a volunteer with a van, truck, or vehicle with a trailer to pick up donations twice a week. OOB Food Pantry volunteer Julie Fisher said the individual who […]
Published
February 1, 2022

Look no further than Libby Library for entertainment, enrichment, and inspiration

The other day a patron was checking out his books, and he commented, “It’s quiet in here.” Quick on her feet, our library assistant responded, “Well, it is a library.” It was good for a laugh, and if laughter is the best medicine, those belly-guffaws are extra important, especially these days. While it may be […]
Published
January 30, 2022

Scarborough council reviews Clean Water Act permits

A workshop was to be held Feb. 2.
Published
January 28, 2022

Obituary: Janine Deschambault

Nov. 16, 1934 – Dec. 18, 2021, In care of Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park.

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