Dina Mendros

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Published
July 16, 2020

Presidential Volunteer Service Awards presented to Biddeford Saco Rotary Club’s Board of Directors

SACO — Brenda Pollock, president of BLP Associates, proudly presented The President’s Volunteer Service Award to the officers of the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club, according to a club press release. The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a civil award bestowed by the president of the United States. Established by executive order of George W. […]
Published
July 16, 2020

UNE announces fall 2020 return to campus plan

BIDDEFORD — Following its early commitment to welcome students back to face-to-face learning on its Portland and Biddeford campuses, the University of New England has released its plan to resume on-campus operations and instruction in modified formats for academic year 2020-21. The plan, known as UNE Onward, was developed with guidance from leading health experts […]
Published
July 15, 2020

OOB voters approve local infrastructure improvement bond

The town will use $1 million in local funds to improve sewer lines and more on two roadways.
Published
July 13, 2020

Scarborough Public Library open for browsing

Masks are a must.
Published
July 13, 2020

Scarborough senior meals program adds more dates

Scarborough Community Services and Southern Maine Agency are working together to offer a Meals to Go Program. Those ages 60 and older can get three pre-cooked freezer meals to enjoy when you need them for a suggested donation of only $10. For those under age 60 who would like the meals, the cost for the […]
Published
July 13, 2020

“Virtual” Maine Catholic Youth Convention Set for July 26

PORTLAND — The Maine Catholic Youth Convention, traditionally a weekend gathering of Maine teens from Aroostook County to York County, will move online for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it still promises to be a great event celebrating the faith and gifts that young people bring to the life of the Church, according […]
Published
July 13, 2020

South Portland man dies in Scarborough accident

A South Portland man was pronounced dead at the scene after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree in Scarborough on July 9. At 6:15 a.m. July 9, members of the Scarborough Police Department took a report for a vehicle that struck a tree at 114 Highland Ave., according to police. When officers arrived […]
Published
July 10, 2020

Celebrating 50 years of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

This month Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of its renaming in honor of the world-renowned marine biologist, author, environmentalist and former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee, Rachel Carson. The refuge will be kicking off a year-long celebration to mark the formal dedication of the renaming, which took place […]
Published
July 10, 2020

Personal finance expert reinforces importance of “financial resilience” at Town & Country FCU’s ‘Virtual Money Conference’

Access to the recorded session is available to all.
Published
July 10, 2020

Safely supporting our local businesses

Our local businesses have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants expanded their take-out and delivery options and created online ordering and curbside pickup processes to help facilitate safe operations. Local manufacturers began creating personal protective equipment, or PPE, for health care and other essential workers, and countless other businesses have taken action to help […]

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