Dina Mendros

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May 7, 2021

Featured capital improvement projects for Scarborough proposed in FY2022 municipal budget

Each year, the Town of Scarborough undergoes a thorough budget proposal, review, and adoption process from April to June. A significant component of the budget is an investment in capital improvements, including equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure projects. The sizable increase in capital spending proposed in this year’s budget largely comes as a restoration effort from […]
Published
May 6, 2021

What’s happening at the Dyer Library and Saco Museum

I know we can all agree that it has been a strange, strange year. It seemed like a good time to update you on what’s happening at the Dyer Library and Saco Museum. If you haven’t noticed this, we are open. We have been open nearly the whole time since June 1, 2020, and we […]
Published
May 6, 2021

Methodist Church Food Pantry in OOB open Mondays and Wednesdays

The Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church Food Pantry is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. In addition, the Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church holds services every Sunday at 9 a.m. All are welcome. The church is located at the corner of Fountain and Washington streets.
Published
May 6, 2021

Local parish receives Matthew 25 Awards and grants

SACO — Good Shepherd Parish in Saco is one of two Maine parishes to receive Matthew 25 Awards which include grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000. The awards, which are presented by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry program, are given to parishes to assist them in expanding their capacity to serve more people or […]
Published
May 6, 2021

2020-2021 Old Orchard Beach High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll

Grade 12 Highest Honors: Peter Coleman, Ryan Crockett, Kaitlin Halle, Ryan Johnson, Zachary LaPlante, Shani Plante High Honors: Julia Clark, Plaithian Dayton, Leah Green, Trevor Grenier, Katherine Holt, Skyler Lane, Gabriel LaSalle, Benjamin Perry, Duffy Rose, Nicholas Roy Honors: Garrett Dupee, Tyler LeBlanc, Kayd’n Neves, Malaika Njue, Kelly Palkovic, Nolan Rice Grade 11 High Honors: […]
Published
May 5, 2021

Letters to the editor, March 5

Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee Update To the editor, Every 10 years, the Town of Scarborough is tasked with reviewing and updating its Charter. While only 18 pages long, the Town Charter is an incredibly important document. It lays the foundation for how we as a community elect our leaders, administer the business of the […]
Published
May 3, 2021

Virtual talk on striped bass in Scarborough Marsh, and beyond takes place May 11

The Scarborough Public Library and The Friends of Scarborough Marsh have collaborated to host a virtual lecture by Zachary Whitener, research associate at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) in Portland. Whitener’s research focuses primarily on fish populations, including age, growth, and stock structure. This virtual presentation is free and open to the public; […]
Published
May 3, 2021

Obituary – Helen A. Labonte, March 22, 1942 – April 28, 2021

SACO — Helen A. Labonte passed away peacefully on April 28 at the Gosnell House with her husband and daughter by her side as the sun shone upon her face. Helen was born on March 22, 1942, in Hollis, the eldest child of six, to Calvin and Barbara Benton Tozier. She graduated from Thornton Academy […]
Published
April 30, 2021

Abby Davis joins Fontaine Family Team

Abby Davis has joined the team at Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader at their Auburn location, according to a company press release. The company also has a Scarborough location. Davis primarily grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and attended Lawton High School in Lawton, Oklahoma. Her four-year tour in the United States Coast Guard […]
Published
April 30, 2021

Letters to the editor, April 30

Town going through too much growth To the editor, I have watched first hand the explosion of our town’s growth over many years but in the last few years it has been totally out of control. The major changes in volume of traffic caused by the high density developments are forever changing the towns character, […]

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