Dina Mendros

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Published
November 13, 2020

Service to military newspaper leads to career in Maine papers

Joseph “Ray” Paquette is Veteran of the Month at Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough.
Published
November 13, 2020

Scarborough seeks public review of comprehensive plan

The Town of Scarborough’s Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) seeks public review and comment on the proposed 2020 Comprehensive Plan in three upcoming virtual public forums. Driven by three years of public input and revisions, the Comprehensive Plan articulates a vision of the community and steps to support this vision. The Plan aims to be […]
Published
November 12, 2020

Beyond the Headlines : Legacy of progress

As I reflect back on my eight years of service in the Maine Legislature, I think about the legacy I leave behind not just for the communities I serve, but for the next group of leaders that come after me. The core of my service centered around the concept of having a government not beholden […]
Published
November 10, 2020

Southern Maine Health Care opens COVID-19 testing site in Waterboro

The site at 10 Goodall Drive in East Waterboro was to open Nov. 11 for COVID-19 testing for patients without symptoms.
Published
November 9, 2020

Free college planning course offered

The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions of the Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held virtually on various days at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Nov. 30 through Dec. 11. […]
Published
November 9, 2020

Residents feedback sought on Biddeford Park

BIDDEFORD — As part of the City of Biddeford’s RiverWalk expansion and the redevelopment of the Pearl Street riverfront, a new park will be built along the Saco River. City officials want to hear feedback on concept design options. Information and the survey can be found at the website https://www.biddefordmaine.org/pearlstreetpark. There are three site concepts […]
Published
November 9, 2020

Thornton Academy closed due to COVID-19 cases

It’s the second school in Saco to close in recent weeks due to the pandemic.
Published
November 6, 2020

Join Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center in honoring our veterans

BIDDEFORD — This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center has joined with the Biddeford Mills Museum, Volk Packaging, Brown Dog Carriers and Logistics, and others in the community to honor and celebrate all our veterans, past and present. Presentations will be offered throughout the day and featured on social media outlets including […]
Published
November 6, 2020

Op-ed: This Veterans Day, answer call to remember and honor Biddeford’s veterans

On Nov. 11 in the United States, and in nations around the world, we pause to remember our veterans of military service on Veterans Day. Originally named Armistice Day by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919, in honor of the cessation of hostilities that took effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918, the day was […]
Published
November 6, 2020

Scarborough Soccer Club U12 Girls crowned Metro/South Soccer Maine champs

The Scarborough Soccer Club U12 Girls D1 soccer team wrapped up an incredible COVID-shortened soccer season recently with a dominant 9-1 victory over visiting Windham to secure the Metro/South Soccer Maine Championship. Coached by Russ Johnston and Ryan Sloper this group amassed a staggering 43 goals scored while only allowing 3 goals all season en […]

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