Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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January 29, 2021

In the Know: Public outdoor ice rink: Fun for all ages

Winter can feel like an awfully long season if you don’t have a share of activities to keep your spirits up. Thankfully in Scarborough, there are a number of places to let out your inner Yeti. Snowshoe on Scarborough Land Trust trails, pass through a local café for hot chocolate, or find a pair of […]
Published
January 29, 2021

Scarborough Community Connections to host documentary, discussion on bridging political divides

Scarborough Community Connections will host a documentary and discussion about bridging political divides. The volunteer group provides opportunities for civil dialogue and community engagement. Given the recent political climate — nationally as well as in our local community — the group is concerned about the tendency to focus on the divisiveness and polarization that has […]
Published
January 28, 2021

Biddeford council allows marijuana facilities in new areas

Adult use stores are prohibited.
Published
January 28, 2021

Ruralist Lament: The curse of memory

This was the week of Maine’s annual Agricultural Trade Show; a week where in pre-plague times those with a “sense of humus” would journey to Augusta. We’d kick tires on manure spreaders, perhaps fondle the cables on logging winches, and attend programs focused on various farm/forest sectors. We’d confer about the latest invasive pest, get […]
Published
January 28, 2021

Meeting to be held to discuss marijuana retail stores in OOB

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A virtual Town Council Workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live to discuss the ordinance development for adult use marijuana retail stores in Old Orchard Beach. The virtual meeting link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88181323962?pwd=MWpkc3FjaHB6Y3l2V1JJR3hiZVd3Zz09, passcode: 046535 By iPhone one-tap dial +13017158592,,88181323962# or +13126266799,,88181323962# By Telephone, dial […]
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January 28, 2021

Biddeford-Saco chamber announces annual business award winners

Six local businesses and organizations were recognized recently with awards during the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, held virtually on Jan. 21. The annual award winners are chosen by the Chamber’s Executive Committee based on nominations received from members. The New Business of the Year Award was given to Gloss Hair Parlor, […]
Published
January 25, 2021

Those age 70 and over are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine

Maine residents age 70 and older are now eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 as part of Phase 1b. Those age 70 or over may hear directly from their health care provider about getting a vaccine, or may contact a MaineHealth or Northern Light Health for appointment at various locations around the state. All sites require […]
Published
January 25, 2021

Rachel Carson Refuge holds kids’ and teens’ art contests

Calling all children ages 2 through 18 to submit their art work to the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge’s Sense of Wonder Art Contest. February’s theme is “Children’s Art” followed by March’s theme which is “Teen Art. Submissions to the contest may include photos, stories, poems or any other artistic interpretation of experiences […]
Published
January 22, 2021

Hospice of Southern Maine hires Stewart Steel as IT director

SCARBOROUGH — Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough has hired Stewart Steel as its Information Technology director. In this role, Steel is responsible for the leadership and coordination of information technology services including strategic planning of technical infrastructure. Steel will also serve as HSM’s security officer to assure system security, emergency preparedness, and disaster recovery […]
Published
January 22, 2021

Letters to the editor, Jan. 22

How is this a good deal and how is it not a tax increase? To the editor, When the pandemic first arrived, the Town of Scarborough correctly, but what appeared to be temporarily, shut down the transfer station in the industrial park off Pleasant Hill Road. This facility was apparently managed and run by Cassela’s […]

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