Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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Published
October 23, 2020

Reminder of Maine’s Move Over law

In 2007, a law was passed that requires drivers throughout Maine to slow down and/or pull over if they encounter a stopped emergency vehicle. If you see the flashing lights and fail to respond appropriately, you can be issued a summons and fined $326. Each time a police officer stops a motor vehicle or investigates […]
Published
October 22, 2020

Letters to the editor, Oct. 30

Elect Anne Carney, SD 29 To the editor: Anne Carney has served in the Maine House of Representatives with distinction, and will distinguish herself further in the Maine Senate. In a single two-year term in the House she has supported, sponsored or co-sponsored legislation to provide affordable health care for children, ban foam food containers, […]
Published
October 22, 2020

Catholic Schools in Biddeford and Sanford to fundraise through virtual run/walk events

BIDDEFORD — For the first time, alums and friends of St. James School in Biddeford and St. Thomas School in Sanford can offer their support by walking, running, or biking anywhere in the world. Due to the pandemic, the schools are going virtual with two of their most beloved annual traditions. The St. James Trot […]
Published
October 22, 2020

Free Annual Thanksgiving Dinner in Saco cancelled for 2020

SACO — The free Thanksgiving dinner held annually in the hall of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco has been cancelled for 2020. This would have been the 22nd edition of the dinner, which is co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #12941 and Good Shepherd Parish, of which Most Holy Trinity Church is a […]
Published
October 22, 2020

Vincent R. Pribish

Vincent Robert Pribish, died Aug. 28, 2020, just 22 days from turning 100, at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina, with two of his daughters and his wife at his side. He was born Sept. 19, 1920, to Anna (Kruckofsky) and John Pribish in Poughkeepsie, New York, both immigrants of Czechoslovakia. He lived in New […]
Published
October 22, 2020

Letters to the editor, Oct. 22

Support Senator Susan Collins I am a Proud Gold Star Mother of U.S. Army Ranger Captain Christopher Scott Cash. He served our nation proudly for 18 years before he was killed in Baqubah, Iraq on June 24, 2004. He was a husband, father and a wonderful son. I first met U.S. Senator Susan Collins at […]
Published
October 19, 2020

Beware of Medicare and ACA cons during open enrollment

Every year during health insurance open enrollment season, scammers try to dupe unsuspecting consumers into sharing their personal information. This year is no exception. According to new BBB.org/ScamTracker reports, Americans are getting scam calls phishing for their Medicare numbers and other personal information. This year, open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 for […]
Published
October 19, 2020

Scarborough author to give ‘Deadly Account’ at library

SCARBOROUGH — A local author will be hosted by the Scarborough Public Library for a virtual talk on ZOOM on his latest thriller on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Scarborough resident Jere Michelson will discuss “Deadly Account,” that in addition to being a crime thriller is also a coming of age story set in […]
Published
October 16, 2020

Letters to the editor, Oct. 16

Scarborough Garden Club thanks town departments To the editor, Together with the Scarborough Historical Society and the Town of Scarborough, the Scarborough Garden Club maintains the historic Hunnewell House. The Club meets four to five days a year at the house to weed, rake, pull up old plants, plant new ones, mulch and water the […]
Published
October 16, 2020

Red Cross Northern New England Region welcomes new CEO

The American Red Cross has named Stephanie Couturier as regional chief executive officer of the organization’s Northern New England Region. Couturier will oversee all Red Cross service delivery, fundraising and external relations throughout New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. She began her new role on Oct. 5, according to a Red Cross press release. “I am […]

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