Dina Mendros

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June 4, 2021

Scarborough residents earn academic honors

William Armishaw of Scarborough, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Armishaw was initiated at University of Maine. Thomas Marshall, of Scarborough, graduated from The University of Tampa on May 8. Marshall graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication, […]
Published
June 3, 2021

New Eagle Scout trail and a Wildflower Walk at Moses Woodman Preserve

SACO — The Saco Valley Land Trust invites the public to explore a new connector trail ready for use at the Moses Woodman Preserve, the result of an Eagle Scout project by Nolan Green of Dayton and BSA Troop 371, Saco, according to a press release from the Trust. The Preserve, located on Simpson Road […]
Published
June 3, 2021

Class of 2021 Thornton Academy Summa Cum Laude graduates

Kylie Bedard, daughter of Amy and Joe Bedard of Saco, was co-president of the National Honor Society, and a member of Student Council and the Community Leaders Club. She participated in varsity soccer, as well as indoor and outdoor track and field. She has been appointed to the United States Naval Academy, and has committed […]
Published
June 3, 2021

Events return, rekindle sense of community in Saco, OOB and Hollis

It’s been a long year and a half. We’ve had to hunker down in quarantine, learn to wear masks everywhere we go, and keep our distance from loved ones. Aside from those we lost during the pandemic, we also lost our sense of connectivity and community with one another. Local, family focused events prior to […]
Published
June 3, 2021

Fabulous Book Giveaway at Dyer Library in Saco

Last July, we at the Dyer Library set up our huge annual book sale, almost as usual. Although we had all 15,000 or so books on display, we did limit the number of people who could come in to shop, at least in the first days when there was the typical rush. The big difference […]
Published
June 2, 2021

Two arrested for drug trafficking in Scarborough

On Tuesday, members of the Scarborough Police Department Special Enforcement Unit observed two suspicious vehicles parked at a local hotel. Officers observed one of the occupants preparing to inject an unknown substance, according to a Scarborough Police news release. The two occupants, Derek Albert Gerrish, 31, a transient, and Ekko Prime, 24, of Sanford, were […]
Published
May 28, 2021

Scarborough Town Council approves the budget

On Wednesday, May 26th, the Town Council approved the Town and School Budget. While last year’s budget process dealt with significant uncertainty and required sacrifices as the community faced the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 budget represents restoration and hope. Last year, many tough decisions were made to put several initiatives on hold, place employees on […]
Published
May 28, 2021

US Rep. Pingree asks DHS secretary to review opening ICE facility in Scarborough

The 1st District congresswoman highlights the lack of transparency, stakeholder participation, and opposition from the community.
Published
May 28, 2021

Scarborough celebrates Memorial Day

As we approach the Memorial Day weekend I thought it appropriate to remind everyone why we celebrate this special holiday. I also wanted to highlight the various organizations that come together for Scarborough’s annual celebration each year. Memorial Day was borne out of the American Civil War and was first observed in 1868 as Decoration […]
Published
May 28, 2021

Be watershed friendly sign placed on Scarborough roads

The Friends of Scarborough Marsh and the Scarborough Department of Public Works recently collaborated to install 10 “Be Watershed Friendly” signs along local roadways in Scarborough. The sign locations were selected to highlight the boundaries of the Scarborough Marsh Watershed, which is the drainage basin that supplies fresh water to the Scarborough Marsh. Being watershed […]

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