Dina Mendros

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February 12, 2021

Mary McGrath awarded Golden Cane

Mary McGrath, 97, was presented with the Golden Cane award at Enclave of Scarborough for being its oldest resident. Courtesy photo At 97 years young, Mary McGrath is the oldest Enclave of Scarborough resident. As such, on Jan. 28, associates at the Enclave of Scarborough honored Mary with their third annual Golden Cane Ceremony, […]
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February 12, 2021

Local residents earn academic honors, graduate

The following students have been named to the fall 2020 honors list at Husson University in Bangor: Gina O. Breggia-Reidy of Gorham, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Public Health program; Nolan Floyd Brown of Gorham, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of […]
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February 12, 2021

Letters to the editor, Feb. 12

More transparency on ICE facility warranted To the editor, On Feb. 14, 2020, Bangor Daily News (BDN) ran an article about a federal contract awarded to a local real estate developer for a US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center to be located at 40 Manson Libby Road in Scarborough. Unfortunately, Scarborough’s current ordinances […]
Published
February 11, 2021

Barbara J. Gould

BIDDEFORD — Ms. Barbara J. Gould, 79, of Biddeford, passed away Jan. 9, 2021 at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. Barbara was born July 16, 1941, in Kennebunk, Maine, to Ms. Ada Brenton. She worked as a clerk for Goodwill for over 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She loved her cats […]
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February 11, 2021

Letters, Feb. 11

Statehood for D.C. To the editor, I saw Maine organizations, such as the firefighters union, ACLU, and Planned Parenthood recently called on U.S. Sen. Angus King to support statehood for the 712,000 Americans who live in Washington, D.C. I share their sentiments. Congressional representation for tax-paying residents who call our nation’s capital home is only […]
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February 11, 2021

Free webinar series on animals takes place during February school vacation

Four of Maine’s nonprofits are teaming up to present a free virtual webinar series during February school vacation, called Kindness to Animals Week. Animal Welfare Society, Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA), Center for Wildlife and Marine Mammals of Maine are sponsoring the series focusing on winter wellness for Maine’s wild and […]
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February 10, 2021

Buying local is more important than ever

Recently, I was talking to a young person about how shopping locally is critical, and I said, “I know I sound like a broken record.” She looked at me blankly, and it dawned on me, even if my meaning was understood, she no doubt never had the experience of playing an LP vinyl record so […]
Published
February 5, 2021

Learn if your old book is a goldmine

‘Antiques Roadshow’ book expert will hold a virtual talk at the Old Orchard Beach library on Feb. 11.
Published
February 5, 2021

In the Know: Remembering Jim Crowley for 50 years with the town

Many of our residents in town have strong roots in Scarborough with decades and generations of family ties. Our Scarborough town staff mirrors this, too, with some workers dedicating themselves to our municipality for 20, 30, 40 years or more. This month, on the fourth anniversary of his passing, we’re honoring the legacy of Jim […]
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February 5, 2021

Local residents earn honors, graduate

Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, recognizes dean’s list students for the 2020 fall sester, including: Benjamin Batoosingh from Scarborough, Batoosingh has a primary major of Athletic Training; Caron Wright from Gorham, Wright has a primary major of Business Managent; Kyle Ouillette from Gorham, Ouillette has a primary major of Exploratory Studies; Bridget Rossignol from Gorham, […]

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