Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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Published
October 12, 2020

Letters to the editor, Oct. 23

Support Jonathan Anderson for Town Council To the editor, I met Jonathan Anderson when Scarborough Community Connections formed. He quickly stepped up in to lead and drive our newly formed group forward. Not only does his listen to the other team members, but he was focused and pushed the team to focus on delivering results. […]
Published
October 9, 2020

Highland Lake Grange holds roasted turkey dinner

The Highland Lake Grange will hold a roasted turkey drive-up, take-out only, dinner on Saturday Oct. 17 from 4:30 to 6 p m. There will be roasted turkey, green beans, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce, and cake. The cost is $10 per person. Please pay with the exact amount. The grange is located […]
Published
October 9, 2020

Vote for favorite nonprofit to receive funds

SCARBOROUGH — At a time when many nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties are struggling with fundraising, 25 non-profits have an opportunity to share in $25,000 being awarded through Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s Better Neighbor Fund. Online voting began Oct. 1; it ends Oct. 31. People can vote once per day. The eight […]
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October 9, 2020

Enclave of Scarborough donates to Reiche school

Each year, the Enclave of Scarborough Assisted Living puts on a Classic Car Show Back to School Drive for the students of Reiche Elementary School in Portland. Despite social distancing, the event was a success and due to COVID-19 regulations, was turned into a drive-by event paired with a delightful scarecrow contest. Residents Gerry Bosse, […]
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October 9, 2020

Scarborough resident takes part in 50 for the Cure

She finishes the last leg with a breast cancer survivor’s virtual run across the U.S.
Published
October 9, 2020

Army veteran took pride in being elite Maine Guide

There aren’t many who understand our state’s history and culture quite like a seasoned Maine Guide. Sidney Thorne, who was the August Veteran of the Month for the Maine Veterans’ Home-Scarborough was among them. He passed away in early August. Thorne was born and raised in Portland along with his three siblings. From an early […]
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October 9, 2020

University of New England named U.S. partner in Northern Periphery and Arctic COVID-19 Project

BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has been named a partner in the Northern Periphery and the Arctic Programme (NPA) COVID-19 Response CORE Project, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the intent of collating information learned from thematic projects within the NPA’s newly formed COVID-19 Response Group, of which UNE NORTH: The Institute for North Atlantic […]
Published
October 9, 2020

Improving racial equity in Maine

Racism in America has been around for generations. Since the murder of George Floyd, a spotlight has again been shown on this grave fact. To undo hundreds of years of racial injustice, we first have to acknowledge that there are some structural issues that have to be addressed. It’s sometimes hard to see the structural […]
Published
October 9, 2020

Letters to the editor, Oct. 9

Elect Jon Anderson for Town Council To the editor, I am writing to ask you to join me in supporting Jon Anderson for a seat on the Scarborough Town Council. As a single, senior citizen it is important to me that we elect people who will listen to all Scarborough residents — seniors living on […]
Published
October 9, 2020

State Farm teams up with Scarborough Fire Department to serve up kitchen safety

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm agent Michelle Raber are teaming up with the Scarborough Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign promoting home fire safety. State Farm agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more than 2,500 fire departments across the country, including Scarborough. Each […]

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