Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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Published
November 4, 2020

Scarborough State House and Senate seats decided

SCARBOROUGH — Of the two Scarborough State House races up for grabs on Election Day, Nov. 3, an Independent beat out the Democratic incumbent and a Democratic candidate won over the Republican opponent. And Democrats won both State Senate Districts that include Scarborough. Democrat Kyle Bailey earned 3,709 votes to Republican Robert Densmore’s 2,635 in […]
Published
November 3, 2020

Thomas H. Kraut

SCARBOROUGH — Thomas Henry Kraut, 92, passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2020, at Holbrook Health Center, Piper Shores in Scarborough, Maine. Tom was born on June 18, 1928, in Wabash, Indiana, the second son of Paul and Esther Kraut, owners of Kraut’s Market. He and his brother were baptized, confirmed, and attended the St. […]
Published
November 3, 2020

Red Cross deploys staff and volunteers to California and Louisiana disaster relief operations

The Northern New England Region of the American Red Cross continues to deploy people to major disaster relief efforts. As of Friday, Oct. 30, Red Cross volunteers and employees from Cape Elizabeth, Old Town and Portland, Maine were among the most recent assigned to serve respectively in Louisiana and the California wildfire operation. In the […]
Published
November 3, 2020

New four-way stop at Main, Lincoln, Adams streets intersection in Biddeford

Not all on the Biddeford council favor the new signs.
Published
November 2, 2020

Veterans donate uniforms to help their community

SACO — Veterans are known for protecting our nation’s freedom and now, through the donation of their service uniforms will continue to protect our community, this time against a global pandemic. Through Saturday, Nov. 7, Bill Dodge GMC and the stations of the Portland Radio Group will present “Salute the Protectors,” Veterans Count’s 2020 Veterans Day […]
Published
November 2, 2020

Rene J. Ledoux

SACO — Rene J. Ledoux, 88, of Saco, passed away at his home on Oct. 25, 2020. He was born in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, on July 21, 1932, son to the late Joseph and Emelia (Cormier) Ledoux. Rene received his education through Notre Dame de Lourdes School and St. Louis High School. He left school […]
Published
November 2, 2020

Scarborough Land Trust honors Sandi Dargi at trail-naming ceremony

Sandi Dargi, left, was honored at a trail-naming ceremony at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough on Oct. 24, led by Rick Shinay, right, president of Scarborough Land Trust. The SLT Board of Directors and several of Dargi’s family members were in attendance. To recognize her many years of invaluable service as their beloved administrative coordinator, the […]
Published
October 30, 2020

Town & Country FCU announces new initiative with Maine Cancer Foundation to support cancer patients impacted by COVID-19

SCARBOROUGH — To address the significant financial impact that COVID-19 has had on cancer patients, Town & Country FCU has announced a new initiative, 20/20 Relief, with the Maine Cancer Foundation, to provide grants. The initiative includes a $20,000 contribution from Town & Country that will be matched by $20,000 from MCF, which will allow […]
Published
October 30, 2020

New electric car roars into South Portland

There was the Toyota Prius hybrid, then Tesla electric models and now one of the latest electric cars to make the news is the Ford Mustang Mach E. Ford has be hosting an across the country tour of its latest edition to the electric car movement, and one of the 70 stops was at Yankee […]
Published
October 30, 2020

240 Strings opens its season Nov. 6 with online performance

240 Strings is opening its new season opener. Cellist of the Portland Piano Trio, Wayne Smith, will perform a live-streamed solo Bach concert on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Smith has appeared with the New Jersey Chamber Music Society, the Ritz Chamber Players, the Manhattan Chamber Players, among others. He has performed with the National […]

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