Dina Mendros

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July 20, 2020

The annual Dyer Library book sale — more or less — takes place

So here we are, back at mid-summer, although it’s one the likes of which we’ve never before seen. For many of us, one of the highlights of this time of year is the huge annual book sale at the Dyer Library. All year long (up until mid-March, anyway) we received loads of donations of gently […]
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July 20, 2020

Parishes in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland to Form New St. John Paul II Parish

SCARBOROUGH — On July 1, St. Bartholomew Parish in Cape Elizabeth, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Scarborough, and St. John and Holy Cross Parish in South Portland joined to form the new St. John Paul II Parish. Monsignor Paul Stefanko, current pastor of the three parishes, continues to serve as pastor of St. John Paul […]
Published
July 17, 2020

Summer reading programs promote discovery, creativity, more

Every youth librarian knows that summer is a critical time for children to keep up their reading skills. According to research from the National Summer Learning Association, children can lose up to three months of their school year learning during this time. For over 100 years, summer reading programs, SRP, have been a long-standing tradition […]
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July 17, 2020

Scarborough Public Safety Building Committee held last meeting

The committee, which oversaw the completion of the building, first met in 2016.
Published
July 17, 2020

Gym Dandies video performance available on YouTube

SCARBOROUGH — Each year in early April, the Gym Dandies of Scarborough host a weekend of community performances. This year would have been the 39th annual Community Performance. The Community Performance provides an opportunity for over 200 students to showcase the skills they have learned throughout the season and is an important fundraiser to support […]
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July 17, 2020

Forbes names Town and Country FCU as one of best credit unions

SCARBOROUGH — Town & Country Federal Credit Union has been named by Forbes as one of the best-in-state credit unions, the second time in three years that the credit union has made the list. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to produce its third annual look at the Best Credit Unions In Each State. […]
Published
July 17, 2020

Summer meet suspended at Scarborough Downs

SCARBOROUGH — In the midst of the 70th season of racing at Scarborough Downs, the summer harness racing meet will be suspended following the card on July 10 due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, which currently do not allow the track to entertain patrons. The Downs was prohibited from racing its customary April and May […]
Published
July 16, 2020

York County Senior College to virtual in the fall

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns, York County Senior College continues to social distance and abide by CDC and state regulations. However, in accordance with our commitment to provide lifelong learning and social opportunities for adults 50 and over, YCSC has been working diligently in this stay-at-home time, learning how to utilize Zoom technology. During […]
Published
July 16, 2020

State Farm agents support York County homeless

State Farm agents are demonstrating what it means to be good neighbors by partnering with a local organization to help in-need, York County residents. In 2019, York County Shelter Program provided shelter to 348 homeless people and its food pantry feeds 3,000 people per month, according to a State Farm press release. Looking to boost […]
Published
July 16, 2020

Hard-fought campaign finance reform now law

Maine government should work for all Maine people — not just those who can afford the best lobbyist. Since I was first elected to the Legislature, I’ve been working to strengthen our ethics laws and policies to ensure that lawmakers are accountable to you, and that we truly are a government of, by and for […]

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