Dina Mendros

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May 14, 2021

Bill would expand postpartum health care insurance coverage

Work on the bill introduced by State Sen. Anne Carey continues.
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May 14, 2021

Letters to the editor, May 14

Town Council calls constituents racists for using word it used To the editor, Depending on who’s using the word, the “character” of Scarborough is racist? In January, I joined the Scarborough Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC), which drafted the town’s 2021 Comprehensive Plan. At the 4/21/21 Town Council meeting, I was concerned when Councilor Caterina […]
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May 14, 2021

Recognizing Scarborough’s first responders

This week, May 9-15, we celebrate National Police Officer week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. Each year, we pause on that day to recognize those law enforcement officers that have died in the line of duty. We also use the week that May 15 falls […]
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May 14, 2021

Fontaine Family Team celebrates 2020 award recipients

Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader held their 2020 Awards Ceremony partially by Zoom as well as in person at both locations — Auburn and Scarborough — in order to keep the gatherings smaller in size. To bring smiles, laughter, and enjoyment during these crazy times, team members, Cindy Morin, Lisa Collins, Dave Foster […]
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May 14, 2021

Town & Country FCU’s ‘Local Helping Local’ announces return of initiative to give nonprofits a ‘shot in the arm’

SCARBOROUGH — The start of May has ushered in the return of Town & Country FCU’s ‘Local Helping Local’ supports a nonprofit-a-day in the month of May initiative. During May, the credit union will again support nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties with a contribution to a different nonprofit each day based on suggestions posted […]
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May 13, 2021

UScellular donates $30,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine

UScellular has announced a $30,000 investment in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. UScellular’s investment supports K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and academic enrichment programs for members at the Club. This is part of a $1 million donation the company made to […]
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May 13, 2021

Twenty-five ideas for enjoying the great outdoors

A couple of key milestones occurred simultaneously earlier this month that are worth noting. The CDC revised their health and safety guidelines, emphasizing that outdoor activity is for the most part safe now and recommended whenever possible vs. gathering indoors in large groups. Their announcement coincided with May Day, or the time when people recall […]
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May 13, 2021

Freedom Realty hires new agent

SACO — Freedom Realty, established 2020, has hired on Joseph De La Cruz as a sales agent for his growing real estate company. Joseph A. De La Cruz is a Portland realtor ®. His business foundation is firmly established on the philosophy of always providing competence and white glove service to the public equally and fairly. […]
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May 13, 2021

UMaine Extension plant sale May 22 in Springvale

SPRINGVALE — The annual plant sale of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in York County will be Saturday, May 22, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the UMaine Extension office, 15 Oak St., Springvale. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants will be for sale. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to […]
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May 13, 2021

‘Plants on the Refuge’ for May’s Sense of Wonder Art Contest

The Sense of Wonder Art Contest continues in May. Submit up to three photos and/or poems on the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge’s website and a special jury will select a winner in both categories — photography and poetry — on the last day of the month. This month’s contest is open to […]

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