Dina Mendros

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November 20, 2020

Town & Country FCU holds ‘irtual event to award $25,000 in ‘real’ money to nonprofits

SCARBOROUGH — Though Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s 2020 Better Neighbor Fund reception was a ‘virtual’ affair for the first time ever, the community spirit among nonprofits sharing in $25,000 awarded by the credit union was very real, indeed. At a special online event, the credit union announced the 2020 grant recipients as determined […]
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November 20, 2020

Enclave of Scarborough honors veterans

Assisted Living, Enclave of Scarborough, honored their great men, and one special woman, on Veterans Day. They were each given a rose, flag pin, and veterans mug. Their photographs were displayed decoratively, and even their engineering associate, Ken MacDonald. brought in his old military uniform. All residents enjoyed a patriotic dessert and watched lifestyle associate, […]
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November 20, 2020

Advent wreath making opportunities planned for Scarborough and elsewhere

SCARBOROUGH — Free gatherings to make Advent wreaths are traditionally held at different Maine churches to prepare for Advent, the four-week period leading up to Christmas that is a time of preparation for the celebration of the Lord’s birth in which Christians celebrate the way the Lord comes into our lives each day. During the […]
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November 20, 2020

Maine State ballet presents free film verson of ‘The Nutcracker Behind the Mask’

Maine State Ballet kicks off its 44th season with a gift to the Maine community. This holiday season will be ushered in with a complimentary narrated film entitled “The Nutcracker Behind the Mask.” Set in early 19th century Germany, the ballet still tells the classic tale of the Nutcracker and Clara’s visit to the land […]
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November 20, 2020

Sign up for health insurance now

Many folks unfortunately have had their lives turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. Some have lost jobs, and their health insurance that came with them. Others may be realizing access to health care is crucial to keeping their loved ones safe and healthy. If you are currently without health insurance, now is the time […]
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November 19, 2020

Why I like Hallmark movies

Okay, I need to just get this off my chest and be honest about a guilty pleasure I have: I like Hallmark movies. There, I said it. I don’t think there is a “Hallmark Movie Watchers Anonymous” support group or helpline, but if there is, I might have to look into it. By “Hallmark” movies, […]
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November 19, 2020

Damian C. Erickson

Damian C. Erickson, 34, of Lyman, Maine passed away unexpectedly, from a single vehicle accident, in Lyman, on Nov. 7, 2020. He was born in Bangor Maine on March 23, 1986, son of Vanessa Brewer Carson and Charles C. Erickson Sr. Damian attended Newport schools and Nokomis Regional High. He was well known for his […]
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November 19, 2020

Welzel and Godbout of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club are recipients of the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards

SACO — Brenda Pollock, President of BLP Associates, presented The President’s Volunteer Service Award to Conrad Welzel and Jim Godbout for their outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Both are recognized for their notable volunteer work as Rotarians with the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club. The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a civil award bestowed by […]
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November 19, 2020

UNE to begin awarding Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Science to School of Pharmacy students

The University of New England School of Pharmacy is excited to announce it will begin offering students in its Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Science degree upon successful completion of their first two professional years. The new, in-course degree offers students a comprehensive pathway to earn their undergraduate degrees […]
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November 19, 2020

Angelike Byers

Angelike Thalia Constantine Byers, age 87, entered eternal rest on Nov. 3, 2020, surrounded by family. Angelike (Ann) was born on Feb. 9, 1933, in Saco, Maine, the youngest of five children born to Jordan and Marika Constantine, recent immigrants from Piraeus, Greece. Ann attended Thornton Academy in Saco, and upon graduation, was encouraged by […]

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