Dina Mendros

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May 29, 2020

Let’s get the PPP right for Maine’s small businesses

It’s starting to feel like summertime in Maine, which means that beaches should be bustling, shops should be packed, and traffic on Route 1 should be bumper-to-bumper within 10 miles of Red’s Eats. The last weekends in May typically kick off Maine’s peak season, but this year, our usual seasonal visitors didn’t come — instead, […]
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May 29, 2020

Get outside for physical and mental wellbeing but do it safely

AUGUSTA — Biking, boating, hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities are great ways to stay healthy in the age of COVID-19 — provided they are conducted in accordance with all public health restrictions and guidance. As summer weather is fast approaching, Maine’s conservation and recreation communities, natural resource agencies, and outdoor brands developed the […]
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May 29, 2020

Celebrating National Public Works Week

This year, the theme for National Public Works Week (which was celebrated from May 17–23) is “The Rhythm of Public Works.” The overall goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of the important contributions of Public Works, as well as the critical role that infrastructure, facilities, and services play in the quality of […]
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May 29, 2020

University of New Hampshire announces May 2020 graduates

DURHAM, N.H. — The following Scarborough students graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Durham Saturday, May 16, during a virtual celebration. Students who received the honor of summa cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and students […]
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May 29, 2020

Letters to the editor, May 29

Anne Carney has ‘solid track record’ To the editor, I urge fellow Scarborough Democrats to vote for Anne Carney for Senate District 29. She is currently serving in the House of Representatives and has established a solid track record of advocacy and accomplishments for our community. Her website at www.annieformaine.com presents the highlights of her […]
Published
May 28, 2020

Volunteers remove lead from mill clock tower

BIDDEFORD — Since 1853, the clock tower that initially sat aloft the former Lincoln Mill had tolled time for the Biddeford’s mill workers. Though the clock has been out of commission for some time, a group is hoping to breath new life into the historic Biddeford mill clock tower. On Wednesday, several workers were making […]
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May 28, 2020

Letters to the editor, May 28

Biddeford pantry thanks donors To the editor, Since the pandemic we’ve seen fewer donations from the local stores etc. Even Good Shepherd Food Bank has less food for us to purchase every week. I would like to thank the following local businesses that have come through during this coronavirus pandemic. I know that God always […]
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May 28, 2020

Birthday wishes

Happy 45th Birthday Jason Pitts from the Tracy’s.
Published
May 28, 2020

Fleurette Fenderson

Fleurette Rea Landry Fenderson, born April 24, 1927, age 93, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family early May 18. Fleurette joins her husband, Raymond, who died nearly two years ago. They would have celebrated their 73rd anniversary on May 17th. Fleurette was the daughter of Florida Jariz and Rosaire Landry and grew up […]
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May 28, 2020

Biddeford awarded funds to address COVID-19 pandemic

Biddeford was one of three Maine cities to receive funds from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. OJP has awarded $96,714 to the City of Biddeford, $219,535 to the City of Portland, and $38,979 to the City of Auburn to address the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. OJP awarded […]

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