Dina Mendros

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February 27, 2020

GriefShare helps those who have suffered loss

SACO — GriefShare is a safe, loving, accepting and informational faith-based support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. At GriefShare, you will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member, or friend. No matter what the cause of […]
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February 27, 2020

Saco & Biddeford Savings promotes Eric Doyon to manager of Business and Loan Services

SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, Maine’s oldest bank, has announced the recent promotion of Eric Doyon to vice president, manager of Business and Loan Services. Doyon joined SBSI in 2004, starting as a credit analyst. He was promoted to assistant vice president, credit officer in 2009 and to vice president and business Credit […]
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February 27, 2020

Scholarship opportunities and essay competitions announced

Northeast Credit Union’s Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2020. There are five different scholarships to apply for, with 24 overall opportunities for awards totaling $40,000. Scholarships are available to members in good standing who have been with Northeast Credit Union for one year or longer starting Jan. 15, 2019. The Northeast Credit Union […]
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February 27, 2020

Library Links: It’s not your father’s library

While at a family barbecue a few summers ago, one of my grown nephews encouraged me to try a new beverage. He claimed, “You will really love this Aunt N. It tastes just like the root beer that you had when you were a kid.” Hmm … This tempted me, so I took a sip, […]
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February 27, 2020

Wastewater superintendent honored with Operator of the Year Award

BIDDEFORD — Alex Buechner, the Superintendent of the City of Biddeford’s Wastewater Department, was honored with the Operator of the Year Award during New England Water Environment Association’s (NEWEA) 90th Annual Conference & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts. NEWEA’s Annual Conference gathers over 2,000 water professionals for several days of technical sessions, exhibitor displays, student poster […]
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February 27, 2020

Socks collected for those who need them

Senior Corps volunteers, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions and RSVP, received 2,266 pairs of socks during their 2nd Annual Warm Heart, Warm Feet sock drive, held throughout Maine in partnership with Renys department stores, which were distributed to people who need them. At every Renys store statewide, volunteers and store staff collected socks throughout the month […]
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February 27, 2020

Eliminating political slush funds

Political action committees, or PACs, are a go-to mechanism to gain influence over our political system. Unlike individual campaigns which have set contribution limits, PACs can funnel unlimited amounts of money from special interests, corporations, and lobbyist contributions. PACs are so popular, that many of my colleagues, fellow state legislators, operate them. While I have […]
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February 27, 2020

Community reading program kicks off March 3

One Beach One Book in Old Orchard Beach will have a kick-off program on March 3, in the community room of the library from 5 to 6:30 p.m. “Return to 47” is a trip back in time to the great Maine fires of 1947, presented by Shane Enger from the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department. […]
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February 27, 2020

Local residents receive academic honors

Saco resident Connor Northway, majoring in computer engineering/computer science, made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and […]
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February 27, 2020

Old Social Security rule changed

Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul announced a new final rule Tuesday, Feb. 24 changing an agency disability rule that was introduced in 1978 and has remained unchanged. The change has been opposed by many. The commissioner described the rule change as an “update.” But last year leading Congressional Democrates described it as “harmful” and “unjustified.” […]

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