Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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Published
September 27, 2021

Spectators welcome to watch teams pull plane for veterans

PORTLAND — More than 20 teams of 20 people will compete to see who can pull an 80-ton FedEx 747 in the least amount of seconds in the 2021 Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull ® to be held at Portland International Jetport, 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16. The family friendly event […]
Published
September 24, 2021

Thanks to those who helped with FRIENDS of Scarborough Library book sale

To the Community of Scarborough The FRIENDS of Scarborough Library held a successful book sale this past weekend. We know many of you were eagerly awaiting the sale because the last one was held in June 2019!! That seems like a long time ago. Thanks for your patience and support. An event like this takes […]
Published
September 24, 2021

Scarborough residents achieve academic honors, graduate

The following students made the spring dean’s list at the University of Maine at Farmington: AJ Booth, High Honors; Courtney Brent, Honors; Makenna Canty, High Honors; Jackson Crockett, High Honors; Jacqui Hamilton, High Honors; Heather Jordan, Honors; Samantha Rockwell, High Honors; all of Gorham; and Brian Austin, High Honors; Madi Blanchard, Honors; Justin Castaldo, Honors; […]
Published
September 24, 2021

Transitioning to organic lawn care part – fall

Like organic agriculture, the basic principle and focus of organic lawn care is building and maintaining healthy soil. Soil contains millions of beneficial bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms, often called the soil food web. Organic lawn care methods strive to enrich these important parts of the soil through aeration, to allow more oxygen, nutrients and moisture […]
Published
September 24, 2021

Scarborough native James Sunshine gets distribution deal for his movie ‘Coronavirus Conspiracy’

Scarborough native James Sunshine recently secured distribution with Lionsgate Films and Indican Pictures for his feature directorial debut “Coronavirus Conspiracy” on Sept. 21, according to a statement by Sunshine. Written and shot in secret during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the surreal and absurdist comedy showcases acting veterans John Lehr (“10 Items or Less”, […]
Published
September 23, 2021

The Lincoln Mill: New life for historic building

The building is now in its second phase of renovation.
Published
September 23, 2021

Letters to the editor, Sept. 23

Vote yes on Question 1 To the editor, My background and employment are in energy and construction, and I have followed the debate on the CMP Corridor from the beginning. Let me make one point very clear: if I thought that Maine residents would benefit from good, long-term jobs and honest savings on our power […]
Published
September 23, 2021

Beyond the Headlines: Expecting more from County government

Do you know what our county commission does? How about who our county commissioner is or what that person does for us on a regular basis? Sadly, I don’t think many can answer those questions easily. We don’t hear anything about what’s happening on the county level nor how we can participate in the decision-making […]
Published
September 23, 2021

Volk Packaging Corporation named one of 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine

BIDDEFORD — Volk Packaging Corporation was recently named as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management – Maine State Council (MESHRM) and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State […]
Published
September 23, 2021

Rotarians organize beach clean-up events across state

SACO — Rotarians from the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club, the Saco Bay Rotary Club, and the UNE Rotaract Clubs, are joining forces and taking part in the 2021 Beach Clean Up effort happening throughout Maine. Along Maine’s beaches, rivers, and lakes, Rotarians and locals are taking on the task of cleaning Maine’s beautiful landscapes. Led by […]

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