Dina Mendros

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October 1, 2021

Looking Ahead: Scarborough fall town updates

Here is a look at a few informational updates and reminders from the Town. Sign up for our twice monthly email newsletter by visiting the “Stay Connected” page of www.scarboroughmaine.org to stay informed. Community Surveys sent to select residents, online version to follow The Town Council has prioritized conducting a town-wide community survey this fall. […]
Published
October 1, 2021

Blessing of the Animals events scheduled for Maine parishes on Oct. 2-4

Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to flock to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, which takes place Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with […]
Published
September 30, 2021

Scarborough car show ‘huge success’

Enclave Scarborough’s 7th annual Vintage Car Show back to school drive took place Aug. 26. The event was a huge success according to an Enclave press release The event raised a good amount of money for Reiche School in Portland as well as several school supply donations In addition, there were special themed raffle winners, […]
Published
September 30, 2021

City Theater presents ‘The Ghost Train’

City Theater in Biddeford has pulled out all the stops for its production of Arnold Ridley’s ‘The Ghost Train.’
Published
September 30, 2021

Ruralist Lament: Dots com

My grandfather died when I was just starting high school. I had cut his hair shortly before his sudden passing and my grotesque lack of tonsorial skill was on display as he lay inert in his casket. It was all-too real for my youthful self and I had to bolt. Gramp had been frail and […]
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September 30, 2021

Jubilarian Mass honors Maine priests on Sept. 24

Over 50 Maine priests joined parishioners at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough on Sept. 24, to celebrate the gift of priesthood as well as the ordination anniversaries of many of their priests. The annual Jubilarian Mass honors priests celebrating special anniversaries since their ordination to the priesthood, particularly those commemorating 25 or 50 years […]
Published
September 30, 2021

$10k forgivable loans available to start or grow small business

SACO — Southern Maine micro-businesses are invited to apply for a $10k forgivable loan to start or grow their business, announced Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC), in partnership with the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). This micro-enterprise program targets towns in SMPDC’s region: York County; Cumberland County (Baldwin); and select […]
Published
September 30, 2021

UNE announces Jean Becker as 2021 George and Barbara Bush lecturer

BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has announced that its 11th Annual George and Barbara Bush Distinguished Lecture will feature Jean Becker, longtime chief of staff to President George H. W. Bush and author of the new book, “The Man I Knew.” The lecture will be held Thursday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. at […]
Published
September 27, 2021

Hair Matters welcomes community at open house

Hair Matters, a Maine-based nonprofit, invites the community to an open house and gallery exhibition Thursday, Sept. 30 at its administrative office space in Cape Elizabeth. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the IGA Plaza at 327 Ocean House Road, Suite 5, and is free and open to the public. Hair Matters […]
Published
September 27, 2021

Obituary: Joan Dearborn Susi

SACO — Joan Dearborn Susi, 80, passed away on Sept. 24. She was born in Biddeford, Maine, to Donald and Ruth (Milliken) Dearborn. She attended Biddeford schools, graduating as the class of 1959’s salutatorian, and graduated from UMO in 1963. After working for Senator Edmund Muskie in Washington, D.C., she returned to Maine to raise […]

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