Dina Mendros

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Published
February 5, 2021

Council Corrner: Marijuana business in Scarborough

Marijuana laws have been Maine legislation for decades. In 1976, Maine decriminalized possession. The state’s first medical marijuana law passed in 1999, and was further amended in 2012. Most recently, a 2016 law legalized recreational use. Currently, there are no retail sales of marijuana permitted in Scarborough, but as state laws on marijuana change, so […]
Published
February 4, 2021

Voting is on in UScellular’s 4th Annual Black History Month Art Contest

Public voting is now open in UScellular’s 4th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. For the first time, voting is available online, and the southern Maine community can visit UScellular’s Art Contest to vote for their favorite piece of original art. In January, Boys & Girls Clubs […]
Published
February 4, 2021

Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination plan

It’s hard to believe that we’re nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, this past year was the most challenging of their entire lives. People were forced to leave their jobs, isolated from their families and friends, and missed out on holidays and other beloved traditions. Folks who have worked their entire lives […]
Published
February 4, 2021

In the Know: Coast Guard recognizes Scarborough Marine Rescue Team

Recently, the U.S. Coast Guard captain of the Port of Portland, B. J. Lefebvre, issued a formal certificate of merit to the Scarborough Fire Department Marine Rescue Team for an incident that occurred last fall. Captain Lefebvre taped a video presentation due to COVID-19 restrictions, and followed it up by sending framed copies of the […]
Published
February 4, 2021

Library Links: Biddeford’s digital community archive records life during pandemic

In 100 years, what will be remembered about life in Biddeford during this pandemic? If the archival record from the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1917-1918 is any benchmark — not much. In our archives, the best resource we have to learn about life here during that time is the local newspapers. Luckily we have four […]
Published
February 4, 2021

Lou Chantigny honored with annual Kany leadership award

Long-time TJ’s Pizza owner and community benefactor Lou Chantigny was recently named this year’s recipient of the prestigious A. William Kany Jr. Leadership Award for his many contributions over the years to the success of the Biddeford and Saco region. The award was presented by selection committee leads David Flood and Bill Kany during the […]
Published
February 4, 2021

Hannaford earns top marks for LGBTQ workplace equality

Hannaford Supermarkets received a perfect score by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for its inclusive, equitable, and non-discriminatory work environment for the LGBTQ community. Hannaford is the only grocery retailer in its five-state market area1 to have received a perfect score and the only business of all industries to have received […]
Published
February 4, 2021

Linda M. Hajjar

ARUNDEL — Linda M. Hajjar, 61, of Arundel went to be with Our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Born in Biddeford, she was the daughter of Lucille E. and Wilfred Labbe. She was educated by the Arundel and Biddeford Public School systems and briefly pursued an education in Law at University of Maine Law […]
Published
January 29, 2021

Sandra I. Gagnon

KENNEBUNK — It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra I. Gagnon (Murphy) announces her passing on Dec. 18, 2020 at the age of 81 years after complications with COVID-19. Born Nov. 21, 1939, in Leominster, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Alton and Winnie Murphy. Sandra attended and graduated from the Leominster High […]
Published
January 29, 2021

All welcome at “Consecration to St. Joseph” in person and Zoom programs in during Lent

SACO — In the Year of St. Joseph, two Maine parishes will present opportunities for anyone interested to learn more about the universal patron of the Church and his life of wonder and ceaseless love. “Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father” will be offered on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. in […]

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