Dina Mendros

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May 14, 2020

Plastics factory in Biddeford is recognized for community contributions and continues to give back

BIDDEFORD — Thermoformed Plastics of New England will be giving back again with the help of the Sentry Insurance Foundation. Sentry chose TPNE as a leader in the community for providing face shields to first responders and health care workers. As part of the recognition, Sentry will gift $2,500 to two charities of TPNE’s choice. […]
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May 14, 2020

Wells Chamber holds annual dragonfly nymph program

Since 1976, dragonflies from the Wells Chamber of Commerce have patrolled the skies in Wells and the surrounding towns. The program was started as an alternative to chemical spraying and has been a great success. Those interested can order dragonfly nymphs from the Wells Chamber Dragonfly nymphs are the beginning stage of the commonly called […]
Published
May 14, 2020

Letters to the editor May 14

Be careful on the roads To the editor, Thanks to the Saco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for promoting bicycling and walking in a friendly community. Their letter points out that 20 of the bicycle-vehicle and pedestrian-vehicle incidents in the past two years occured on streets with the posted speed limits of 25 to 30 […]
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May 14, 2020

Help ensure a readily available blood supply amid COVID-19 outbreak

With no known end date to the coronavirus fight, the American Red Cross is encouraging healthy individuals to make appointments to donate blood or platelets to ensure blood remains readily available for patients who still rely on transfusions. The need for blood for trauma patients, children battling cancer, mothers experiencing childbirth complications, patients with sickle […]
Published
May 8, 2020

Your municipal government, open for business soon

When we closed municipal buildings on March 17, we had no idea that our buildings would still be closed to the public in May. We look forward to serving you in person soon and plan to reopen no later than June 1. We hope to open earlier than June 1 if we can prove to […]
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May 8, 2020

Town & Country FCU announces major initiative to support and highlight Maine nonprofits

SCARBOROUGH — On May 1, Town & Country Federal Credit Union began a new effort as part of its ‘Local Helping Local’ initiative that was established in response to the economic impact from the pandemic. During May, the credit union has announced it will support nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties with its “Non-Profit A […]
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May 8, 2020

Rolling Thunder shows support for veterans

With the American flag proudly waving from their brightly shining motorcycles, and saluting as they passed through the grounds of the Maine Veterans’ Homes-Scarborough, the men and women of Rolling Thunder were doing what they do best — demonstrating their support to our nation’s veterans. They, along with other riders, brightened the day of residents […]
Published
May 8, 2020

Letters to the editor May 8

Town Government Earns an F To the editor, Our elected officials, Superintendent and Town Manager have earned an F for financial responsibility to the residence of Scarborough. A harsh statement to be sure. But how else can one describe a goal of increasing spending by over $4 million when the Town and State is effectively […]
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May 8, 2020

To combat Coronavirus, Senscio Systems expands to Scarborough and offers access to telehealth

Health care technology startup can help detect symptoms of COVID-19 in real- time.
Published
May 8, 2020

World Series of Birding comes to Maine

SCARBOROUGH — Missing sports seasons? Not to worry. The World Series of Birding is coming to Maine. For the very first time in its 37-year history, World Series host New Jersey Audubon has opened the event up to teams all along the Atlantic Flyway for the May 9 competition, using new rules to ensure safety […]

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