Dina Mendros

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September 10, 2020

Efficiency Maine Parking and Pole Lighting Initiative helps save energy at over 30 outdoor locations

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — An Old Orchard Beach campground is one of the Maine businesses that are improving the energy efficiency of their outdoor lighting using incentives from Efficiency Maine. So far, more than 30 projects in public and outdoor spaces are receiving funding through the Parking and Pole Lighting Retrofit Initiative. The initiative was […]
Published
September 10, 2020

A healthier ‘new normal’

The American Heart Association offers tips for an unusual back-to-school season.
Published
September 10, 2020

Norman R. Bouthot Sr.

BIDDEFORD — Norman R. Bouthot Sr., 78, of Biddeford, passed away at Pinnacle Health Care in Sanford on Sept. 2, 2020. He was born in Biddeford on Sept. 15, 1941, son of the late Joseph A. and Alfreda (Menard) Bouthot. Mr. Bouthot was educated locally in Biddeford, graduating from Biddeford Adult Education. He served in […]
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September 10, 2020

Unforgettable: That’s what Great Egrets are

Of course, I was focused on the ocean. When you go to Fortunes Rocks Beach in Biddeford, that’s what it’s all about … the sea, the waves and how they crash against the large rock outcropping or how they whisper more softly against the shore where little birds scurry madly to avoid being washed away. […]
Published
September 8, 2020

OOB’s Louise Reid honored

The Old Orchard Beach Community Friendly Connection Leadership Team presented the Maine Governor’s Award for Service and Volunteerism to its chair, V. Louise Reid, at a recent Town Council meeting. “Louise continually demonstrates how residents working together empower one another to foster Old Orchard Beach as a great place to live, work, play and do […]
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September 8, 2020

Maine’s Susan Conroy to share experiences with Saint Teresa of Calcutta in Biddeford on Sept. 15

BIDDEFORD — Susan Conroy, a native of South Portland who developed a friendship with Saint Teresa of Calcutta that lasted for years, will share her personal experiences helping the poorest of the poor in Calcutta, India, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. The one-day retreat, entitled “Saint Teresa’s Lessons […]
Published
September 7, 2020

Parents, schools prepare for fall sports

A decision is expected this week.
Published
September 7, 2020

Senator Collins visits Volk Packaging in Biddeford

BIDDEFORD — On Sept. 3, U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Volk Packaging, a third-generation corrugated box manufacturer, to tour their facility and speak with employees. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has been deemed a federally designated essential manufacturer and supplies corrugated shipping containers to food and medical suppliers, according to a press release from […]
Published
September 7, 2020

York County schools receive “Yellow” designation

Students have in-person and remote classes.
Published
September 4, 2020

Initiatives taking place to assist during pandemic

If you’ve been to the beach lately, you’ve probably noticed new signs as well as some “Community Ambassadors” providing information about staying safe from COVID-19 in Scarborough. These are just a few of the activities that the Town of Scarborough will be undertaking between now and Oct. 31 to promote community education around COVID-19 prevention. […]

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