Dina Mendros

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Published
September 3, 2021

Scarborough public schools launches new website

Scarborough Public Schools launched a newly redesigned website in late August, upgrading from a site that was originally created in 2014. A year and a half of fluctuating guidelines from the pandemic has proved how valuable it is to have a reliable source for up-to-date communication. With continued changes to CDC guidelines and a thorough […]
Published
September 2, 2021

Saco fire chief named Maine’s Chief of the Year

Saco Fire Chief, John Duross, was recently named the 2020 Fire Chief of the Year by the Maine Fire Chiefs’ Association, according to a Facebook posting by Saco Professional Firefighters. “While 2020 was undoubtedly a trying year, and we are grateful for his steadfast leadership throughout the pandemic, Chief Duross’ efforts span decades,” the posting […]
Published
August 31, 2021

Obituary – Michael T. Mendros

SACO — Michael T. Mendros, 59, of Saco, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at home. He was born in Biddeford on April 13, 1962, a son of Thomas and Antoinette (Antonakos) Mendros. Michael graduated from Thornton Academy, Class of 1980. He lettered in indoor and outdoor track and he participated in soccer […]
Published
August 31, 2021

Household Hazardous Waste Day takes place Sept. 11

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day is coming up in Biddeford on Saturday, Sept. 11. Residents of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough may bring hazardous waste to the Recycling Center at 371 Hill St. in Biddeford from 8 .m. to noon. The event is for households only, not businesses. Regular recycling services will not be open […]
Published
August 30, 2021

Obituary: Michèle A. Hubler

BIDDEFORD — Michèle A. Hubler, 75, of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, Connecticut, died March 31, 2021, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Born Michèle Andrée Labonte in Biddeford, Maine, she was part of a French Canadian family of deep Catholic faith. After the death of her mother, Madeleine, when she was just […]
Published
August 27, 2021

Jean M. Roberge

BIDDEFORD — Jean M. Roberge, 94, of Bow, New Hampshire, formerly of Biddeford, passed away in the early hours of May 6, 2020 at his home in Bow, New Hampshire. He was born on Jan. 27, 1926, in St. Come, Quebec, Canada, son of Jean and Alice (Aubin) Roberge. He was educated in Canada. After […]
Published
August 27, 2021

Gabrielle LeBrun

BIDDEFORD — Gabrielle LeBrun passed away on Monday morning, Aug. 23, 2021 at Gosnell House in Scarborough. She was born Feb. 11, 1924, daughter of Osias and Mary Bisson Cyr. She graduated from St. Andre School. On Sept. 10, 1949, she married Wilfred LeBrun at St. Andre’s Church. They were married for 66 years. She […]
Published
August 27, 2021

Volunteers measure health of Scarborough Marsh

The Scarborough Marsh is a precious natural resource and its health is a prime concern to the community. Friends of Scarborough Marsh (FOSM) volunteers are monitoring its current and future health by participating in the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Volunteer River Monitoring Program (VRMP). Volunteers dedicate time gathering data from local rivers and […]
Published
August 27, 2021

Jennifer Goff achieves Ameriprise private wealth advisor status

SCARBOROUGH — Jennifer Goff, CFP®, MBA, with Hughes Wealth Advisors a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has become an Ameriprise Financial Private Wealth Advisor. Goff with an office in Scarborough, is among the 18 percent of approximately 10,000 Ameriprise financial advisors to achieve this status. Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisors provide personalized […]
Published
August 27, 2021

2021-2022 Scarborough tax rate comes in lower than expected

The 2021-2022 property tax rate has been set by the town assessor, committed on Aug. 12. The Town of Scarborough’s new tax rate is now set at $15.02 per $1,000 of property value for the 2022 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The new rate applies to the taxes […]

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