Dina Mendros

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January 14, 2021

Amidst stunning divisions, now is our moment to unite

As a state and a nation we find ourselves struggling to comprehend the attack on our Capitol last week. I have gone from shocked, to scared, to angry, to sad. Never in my lifetime would I ever have fathomed something like this would happen in our country. The divisiveness and visceral and utter hatred that […]
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January 14, 2021

Family remembers link to Biddeford Mill Clock Tower

The Biddeford Mill Clock Tower is not only a testament to the rich industrial history of our community, but a testament to the people who spent their lives within this historic clock tower’s shadow. This clock tower is inextricably linked to generations of Biddeford people who worked within the Pepperell. Etched within her magnificent clock […]
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January 14, 2021

Letters to the editor, Jan. 14

Pantry thanks community To the editor, The volunteers of the Biddeford Food Pantry would like to express their thanks to the community for its tremendous support of our efforts during this past year. You were there for us when we needed you! This has been a year like no other, and friends new and old […]
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January 14, 2021

Catherine C. McHugh

BIDDEFORD — Catherine C. McHugh, 78, of Saco died on Dec. 26, 2020 from COVID-19 complications comforted at her bedside by her loving husband Edward. She was an adored member of the Seal Rock community where she and her husband Edward found residence. Born Oct. 19, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of […]
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January 14, 2021

240 Strings to hold 3rd livestream of season

240 Strings will hold its third livestreamed performance of the season later this month. Anastasia Antonacos, of the Portland Piano Trio, will play some solo piano music by European, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Asian-American composers and arrangers on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Antonacos has performed around the world as a soloist and chamber musician. She […]
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January 14, 2021

Carol Abbott 1949–2020

Carol Linda Abbott, 71, passed away quietly at home on Christmas evening, Dec. 25, 2020, with her husband of 48 years by her side. Carol was born on .1, 1949, in Portland, Maine, to Hervey Robert Tousignant and Irene Bernice Tousignant (née DesRoberts). She graduated from Biddeford High School in 1967, and the Holy Ghost […]
Published
January 8, 2021

UScellular makes holidays a little brighter for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine

PORTLAND — The holidays are a time for giving and in honor of the season, UScellular is supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine with a gift of $5,000. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine used the funds to help make this time a little brighter for kids, teens and their families by […]
Published
January 7, 2021

Scarborough Public Library temporarily closes for browsing

It is open for computer lab and curbside pick-up.
Published
January 7, 2021

Letters to the editor, Jan. 7

To the editor, In the spirit of the season, the Board of Directors of the Saco Food Pantry wants to express our sincere and deepest thanks to our volunteers and our donors. Our volunteers have continued to keep the pantry open, in spite of changes due to the coronavirus. They follow CDC guidelines, meeting clients […]
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January 7, 2021

Senior College offers winter classes

Saco — The York County Senior College has an exciting roll out for its Winter Season 2021 , unlike anything in the past, according to a Senior College press release. Courses will be offered via ZOOM. 1.) Meditation for the Beginner — instructor Jeff Goldsmith. Jeff has been meditating since 1969, using Zen Buddhism Practice […]

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