Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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Published
April 3, 2020

Q&A with Mayor Casavant and city manager takes place April 16

BIDDEFORD — On Thursday, April 16 at 4 p.m., Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant and City Manager James Bennett will be hosting an informational session and Q&A using the Zoom app. The mayor and city manager will recap and discuss the City’s COVID-19 response and will answer questions from the public. Those in the public wishing […]
Published
April 3, 2020

The show must go on

“American Pickers’ coming to Maine.
Published
April 3, 2020

Town & Country FCU announces significant contribution to support Meals On Wheels in Southern Maine

SCARBOROUGH — In conjunction with its announcement of the launch of a new initiative aimed at helping to support local businesses and the local community impacted by the Coronavirus, Town & Country FCU is making a $5,000 contribution to support the Meals on Wheels program in Cumberland and York county, according to a company press […]
Published
April 3, 2020

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Since Maine’s first case of COVID-19 was announced on March 12, individuals across our state have sprung into action. People in our community have quickly adapted to protect public health, from temporarily closing schools and businesses to moving to remote work, practicing social distancing and more. We are grateful and proud for the consideration and […]
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April 3, 2020

Scarborough’s COVID-19 response

I love to share with young people all the reasons they may wish to consider a career in local government. At the top of the list is that your career will matter, that you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples’ daily lives. The recent COVID-19 outbreak has brought this into […]
Published
April 2, 2020

OOB declares state of civil emergency

The declaration prohibits short-term rentals.
Published
April 2, 2020

Biddeford health care facility attempts to adapt to challenge of coronavirus

St. Andre Health Care has low levels of protective gear; some in the community are helping out and more donations are welcome.
Published
April 2, 2020

Resources available during coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus has impacted our families, communities and state in many different ways. I know that these are tough and trying times. Businesses, government and communities are taking this very seriously and working to act swiftly to support Mainers during this period. It can sometimes feel like there is an information overload with all there […]
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April 2, 2020

UNE joins Maine INBRE research network and increases capacity for statewide biomedical research

PORTLAND — The University of New England has been selected to join the Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), a collaborative network of state educational and research institutions that strives to strengthen Maine’s capacity to conduct cutting-edge biomedical research. UNE, with a campus in Biddeford, will become the 14th member of the statewide […]
Published
April 2, 2020

BMS student Terry Manges was recognized as the Student of the Month in February

BIDDEFORD — Principal Scott Descoteaux and the rest of the Biddeford Middle School staff celebrate standout students each month, and in February the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce joined in the program. In February, student Terry Manges was recognized as the Student of the Month. Before classes moved to distance learning for all students […]

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