Dina Mendros

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June 5, 2020

Rich Bard of Scarborough Land Trust to deliver Armchair Traveler Program at Scarborough Public Library

The Scarborough Public Library’s popular Armchair Traveler Series will present local author Rich Bard, wildlife biologist and executive director of Scarborough Land Trust, on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. He will provide a virtual presentation based on his book, “Beyond Acadia: Exploring the Bold Coast of Down East Maine,” the very first travel guide […]
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June 5, 2020

Scarborough church holds stay-in-your-car service

SCARBOROUGH — Due to the COVID-19 virus situation, the First Congregational Church of Scarborough held a “stay-in-your-car” worship service for its congregation at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, in its parking lot. The church is located at 167 Black Point Road in Scarborough. Cars were directed to parking a safe distance apart by “ushers” […]
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June 5, 2020

Letters to the editor, June 5

Taxpayers have a right to know To the editor, The Scarborough School Budget this year has built in secret pay increases for teaching staff. First, there is a lump sum payment to teachers for the retroactive payments they would have earned if their contract had been settled last August when the previous contract expired. Next, […]
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June 4, 2020

United Way of York County announces new president

Brian Petrovek has been hired as the new president and CEO of the United Way of York County. Petrovek most recently served as CEO/alternate governor for the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. affiliate Stockton Heat in Stockton, California, and prior to that was CEO of the Adirondack Flames in Glen Falls, New York. Petrovek was […]
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June 4, 2020

UNE partners with Biddeford Manufacturer to supply health professions students with face shields

BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has made a purchase of 2,000 protective face shields from Biddeford-based Thermoformed Plastics of New England (TPNE) to be used by its dental, medical, and other health professions students as the University prepares to welcome them back to campus later this summer. The shields will serve as personal […]
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June 4, 2020

Rejeanne Gonthier

BIDDEFORD — Rejeanne Gonthier, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Biddeford on May 24, 2020. “Jeanne” was born Rejeanne Bertha Roy in Biddeford on June 17, 1932, to Willie and Blanche (Lajeunesse) Roy. She attended Biddeford parochial schools, graduating from St. Andre’s High School in 1951. Jeanne shared her life with and […]
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June 4, 2020

Local students earn honors

Kaitlyn Watt of Saco and Elise Nason of Saco were named to the 2019 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter […]
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June 4, 2020

Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center seeking nominations for 2020 Biddeford Hall of Fame

BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center is seeking nominations for the 2020 annual Biddeford Hall of Fame, a BCHC program that recognizes and celebrates the citizens of Biddeford or non-residents who have contributed to the history, heritage and culture of the city or the world at large in a significant way. Winners will […]
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June 4, 2020

A special congrats to the Class of 2020

Whether graduating from kindergarten, eighth grade, high school or college, achieving this feat is no easy task. Students have to work hard, tackle challenges and savor their successes to get to the finish line. Graduation ceremonies are a time-honored tradition we practice to recognize these students for their achievement. While we are used to sitting […]
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June 4, 2020

Engagement, transparency will yield better results for re-opening economy

As someone who chairs the Government Oversight Committee, I always look for ways to engage with stakeholders, bring things out into the sunshine, listen to all involved, build consensus if possible, and hold everyone accountable. It’s the former journalist in me. I enjoy the mechanics of collaborative governance and hearing from a variety of voices. […]

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