Dina Mendros

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April 17, 2020

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Releases a Draft Recreational Fishing Plan Update for Public Review

The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public review and comment on its proposed recreational fishing plan update opening. Fishing is a traditional use of the National Wildlife Refuge System. At the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, people of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome to participate in recreational fishing. Maine’s beautiful coastline is […]
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April 17, 2020

Ten tick prevention tips

As the weather warms, most of us will be spending more time outdoors, taking trail walks in the woods, and enjoying our backyards. Warmer weather, however, also brings ticks and the need to be tick aware. Everyone can enjoy the great outdoors, despite the presence of ticks, by taking these recommended safety precautions: Avoid wooded […]
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April 17, 2020

Letters to the editor, April 17

Letter to employees of Scarborough Public Schools Do what the Town Council and Board of Education have failed to do — reduce the proposed increase in school spending for 2021. The proposed 5.6% increase in educational spending is totally unrealistic in today’s new normal. You are important employees and citizens of our community. You are a […]
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April 17, 2020

Kiwanis donate to Scarborough Food Pantry and school backpack program

On April 7, the Scarborough Kiwanis Club delivered 96 hams to the Scarborough Food Pantry and the Scarborough Schools Food Backpack Program. Several club members donated about $800 to purchase the hams thanks to the generosity of Scarborough Hannaford. In order to maintain social distancing, club members were not able to deliver the hams as […]
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April 17, 2020

Anonymous artist thanks essential services workers

A young, anonymous artist in Scarborough showed their appreciation for essential services workers who continue to leave their homes and work during the COVID-19 pandemic by making a chalk message at her home. In the message the artist thanked the workers and they said the workers’ bravery was appreciated.
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April 17, 2020

Celebrating Earth Day from afar, ecomaine’s education continues

Maine’s leading recycler keeps up with remote learning with sustainable education resources, despite quarantines.
Published
April 16, 2020

City of Biddeford staff holds parade for SMHC workers

BIDDEFORD — City of Biddeford employees paraded past Southern Maine Health Care and nearby health care facilities on Thursday to say thank you to the community’s hardworking medical professionals and hospital staff. More than 20 vehicles from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Code Enforcement and Recreation Departments, as well as two school buses from the […]
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April 16, 2020

Saco & Biddeford Savings Announces Two Branch Manager Promotions

SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, Maine’s oldest bank, announced the recent promotions of two longtime employees to branch manager positions. Joe Reardon, who most recently served as branch manager of SBSI’s Westbrook location, will now lead the bank’s Portland and South Portland branches as vice president, branch manager. Katrina Desjardins will assume Reardon’s […]
Published
April 16, 2020

Letters to the editor, April 16

To the editor, During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a package, a paycheck, benefits or pension check, a bill or letter from a family member, postal workers understand that every piece of mail is important. While service like […]
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April 16, 2020

Frances R. McDonald

SACO — Frances R. McDonald, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She was the first baby born at the Trull Hospital in Biddeford, Jan. 16, 1924, the daughter of Leroy and Maude Loomer Rowell. Frances attended local schools and graduated from Thornton Academy in 1942. She then graduated from […]

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