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January 20, 2021

Dolores Lajoie

SACO — Dolores M. Lajoie, 83, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dolores was born on June 25, 1937, daughter of the late Oscar and Marie Bernier. Dolores, known by everyone as Dolly, graduated from St. Andre’s High School and soon after […]
Published
January 18, 2021

Letters to the editor, Jan. 21

Input sought on Saco Comprehensive Plan To the editor, Residents of Saco, on Thursday, January 21st there will be a Public “Kick-Off Meeting,” where we will introduce the newly-begun Comprehensive Planning process, review recent trends affecting Saco, discuss what they mean for its future, and start talking about a shared community vision. As a member […]
Published
January 15, 2021

Student doctor awarded AOF Scholars Grant

BIDDEFORD — Valerie Pendleton, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2022, is the recipient of the 2020 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Sterling Welch, DO, Scholars Grant. The AOF’s Welch Scholars Grant was established in 2001 to provide monetary aid to students in need at each college of osteopathic medicine. In October […]
Published
January 15, 2021

Rochelle Corliss

SACO — Rochelle “Ro” Louise (Guerrette) Corliss, age 71 of Saco, formerly of Beverly, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully Sunday Jan.uary 10, 2021 at Maine Medical Center of COVID-19. She was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, on Feb. 28, 1949, the daughter of the late Roger George and Rita Marie LaBelle Guerrette. Rochelle grew up in Danvers, […]
Published
January 15, 2021

Scarborough Lions to hold food drive

On Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Scarborough Lions Club will be holding a no contact, drive-thru food drive at the Lions Club at 273 Gorham Road in Scarborough. The club will be collecting canned soups and chowders and instant soups as well as dehydrated soup mixes […]
Published
January 15, 2021

Declutter, destress — the right way

With the new year comes a press of the “reset” button. Start by tackling the clutter at home, and the clean streak may spark some goal-getting in other areas of your life, too. But before you go hauling everything to the garbage bin, here are some tips for starting anew with a clear environmental conscience. […]
Published
January 15, 2021

Local residents earn school honors

Local students named to the dean’s list of the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, include: Elliot Dumais and Nicholas Fiorillo, both of Scarborough; and Garrett Higgins of Gorham. Matthew Henderson of Scarborough and Courtney Cushing of Gorham were named to the fall dean’s list at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts.
Published
January 15, 2021

UScellular names Tabatha McKay as area vice president/general manager for its New England Region

UScellular announces it has named Tabatha McKay as area vice president/general manager (AVP/GM) of Retail Sales and Operations for its New England Region. This is a new role for the company to lead sales and operations of both corporate owned and agent retail locations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. UScellular has an office in […]
Published
January 15, 2021

Franco American veteran served in Paris during WWII

He is veteran of the month for December at Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough.
Published
January 14, 2021

Richard “Dick” Gantnier

SACO — On Jan. 2, 2021 Richard “Dick” Gantnier died in his home of more than 50 years surrounded and supported by his family. Born Sept. 23, 193,1 in Portland, Maine son of Beatrice (Berry) and Albert Gantnier of West Scarborough, ME. He was the oldest of four siblings; Dolores Willard, Alice O’Donnell, and Alberta Zadoorian […]

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