Dina Mendros

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Published
October 9, 2020

Bonding for a new ladder truck in Scarborough will be on November ballot

This fall’s local ballot contains referendum question 1 asking Scarborough voters if they are in favor of authorizing up to $1.2 million in bonds to fund the cost of a replacing one of our ladder trucks. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to advocate for citizens to vote a certain way, however it is my […]
Published
October 9, 2020

Seeds of Hope offers job help

BIDDEFORD — The Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center in Biddeford provides assistance for those looking for a job. The center’s Digital Literacy and Employment Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.., and appointments are available by calling 571-9601 and asking for Oumu or email Seedsamericorps2@outlook.com. Some of the services include: […]
Published
October 8, 2020

Stephanie Anderson, Maine Senate 29

Stephanie Anderson is an attorney and the Republican candidate running for the Senate District 29 position. She is divorced and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono and University of Maine School of Law. Anderson has served on a number of community organizations. She is currently serving on the Board of Bar Overseers Grievance […]
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October 8, 2020

Two in race for open House seat in Saco

Two Saco residents are competing for an open seat in the Maine House representing District 14. Lynn Copeland is a Democrat and two-term Saco city councilor who works as a legal assistant. Theodore Sirois is a Republican who works as an equipment technician. Here are their answers to questions on a series of issues. Copeland Maine’s […]
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October 8, 2020

Two in race for open Biddeford House seat

Republican Timothy Keenan and Democrat Erin Sheehan are running for an open seat in House District 12, which represents part of Biddeford. Keenan, who is retired, earned a bachelor’s degree at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sheehan is a bar owner/manager and earned a bachelor’s degree from Clark University. Here are their responses to questions […]
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October 8, 2020

Letters to the editor, Oct. 8

Elect Erin Sheehan to Maine House District 12 To the editor, In, dare I say it, an unprecedented time, there is no doubt that Erin Sheehan is the right person to represent District 12 in the Maine State House. Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. As a small business owner […]
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October 8, 2020

Senator authors children’s book on state government

SACO — Senator Justin Chenette has published a full-length children’s book about state government. “The Great Whoopie Pie Debate: A Kids’ Guide to the Maine Legislature.” follows the steps of the legislative process when legislators actually debated whether whoopie pies should be the state dessert. “My hope with this book is to help amplify civics […]
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October 8, 2020

York County Senior College offereing classes on Zoom

York County Senior College, for those over age 50, is offering its second series of On-Line Zoom classes. For anyone interested in joining a class, and isn’t sure how to navigate the ZOOM process, senior college staff will provide guidance. This series, beginning Oct. 19, offers four classes. Great Decisions 2020, facilitated by Steve Podsiadlo. […]
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October 8, 2020

Bernadette R. Dion

BIDDEFORD — Bernadette R. Dion, age 89, of McKee Street passed away Thursday Oct. 1, 2020, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Biddeford July 29, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Louise Dussault Nollette. Bernie attended local schools and then worked for Kesslen Shoes and then as a […]
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October 8, 2020

McArthur Library to allow public to use computers

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