Dina Mendros

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October 7, 2021

Thornton Academy in Saco National Merit semifinalist

SACO — Two members of the Thornton Academy in Saco Class of 2022 have been named National Merit® Scholar semifinalists. Laura Ouellette and Michael Burns, both from Saco, are among more than 1.5 million students in approximately 21,000 high schools who entered the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program by taking the 2020 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship […]
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October 7, 2021

H.R.S.A. grant will make UNE a regional hub of telehealth education

The use of telehealth increased exponentially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing millions of patients with critical face-to-face health care services from the safety and comfort of their own homes. But many who live in Northern New England face limited access to health care services, even with the help of digital health technologies. […]
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October 7, 2021

Letters to the editor, Oct. 7

Victoria Foley is forward-thinking mayor Biddeford needs now To the editor, Almost nine years ago, my business partner opened Elements in downtown Biddeford. Since then, we have witnessed Main Street’s steady — if not sometimes awkward, inconsistent, and imperfect — renewal over the years. As someone born and raised in Biddeford, I’ve lived through our […]
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October 7, 2021

Two Maine technology companies to each receive $250,000 in Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge

Challenge winners from Biddeford and Wiscasset are advancing technology to support carbon-free agriculture and renewable energy storage.
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October 7, 2021

Saco Grange wins volunteerism award

SACO — The Saco Grange #53 was the recent recipient of the Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter 2021 Saco Spirit of America Foundation Tribute winner award for outstanding volunteerism. David Flood was the winner in Biddeford and in Old Orchard Beach, the Tribute winner was the Fire Department and the Police Department. The Spirit […]
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October 7, 2021

Biddeford city manager to be president of Maine Municipal Association

BIDDEFORD — James Bennett, city manager of Biddeford, will be the president of the Maine Municipal Association Executive Committee in 2022. Elaine Aloes, Selectboard chair in Solon was selected to serve as the vice president in 2022. Bennett’s tenure begins Jan. 1, when he will lead the 12-member committee that steers MMA operational and budgeting […]
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October 7, 2021

Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach residents earn academic honors

The University of Maine at Farmington dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester includes Biddeford students: Spencer Arnold, High Honors; Andrea Bouthillette, High Honors; Old Orchard Beach: Theo Estevao, High Honors; Josee Hartley, Honors; Meghan LaPlante, High Honors; and Saco: Ripley Biggs, Honors; Erika Holbrook, High Honors; Abby Pomerleau, High Honors; Katie Sewell, Honors; Truman […]
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October 7, 2021

We must save Roe v. Wade

I was 18 years old when the U.S. Supreme Court guaranteed a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions in Roe v. Wade. If you’ve only known an America where abortion was safe and legal, it can be hard to comprehend the suffering woman endured before Roe. But in this country – the […]
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October 5, 2021

Saco Fire Department hosting vaccine clinic this weekend

SACO – Northern Light Home Care & Hospice will be on-site at the Saco Fire Department on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon to host a Flu & Pfizer Booster Shots Drive-thru Clinic. This opportunity is thanks to collaboration between the Saco Fire Department and Age Friendly Saco, whose mission is to promote […]
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October 4, 2021

Service Notice: Dr. Connor Moore

SACO — Conner Moore passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in the company of his loved ones. Friends and family are invited to attended visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral, 365 Main St., Saco. Visitation will also be held Saturday from […]

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