Dina Mendros

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February 7, 2020

Governor Mills: I urge Maine people to vote No on 1

A little more than a month ago, the residents of a city in central China began getting terribly sick with a virus that no one had seen before. As that virus spread, one of the first things that public health officials did was begin to work on a vaccine because vaccines save lives. They are […]
Published
February 7, 2020

Stacy Brenner announces state Senate campaign for District 30

SCARBOROUGH — Stacy Brenner, a Democrat from Scarborough is the latest to throw her hat into the ring for Senate District 30. Brenner seeks to replace retiring Democratic Senator Linda Sanborn. Brenner is an organic farmer and small business owner. She founded and operates Broadturn Farm in Scarborough. She is a graduate of the University […]
Published
February 7, 2020

Scarborough students receive honors

The following Scarborough students have been named to the Dean’s List or President’s List at their respective college or university. Sean Bowers, Grace Bailer, Erin MacDonald, Sophia Koziell, Dreyton Dill, Lauren Topchik, Taylor Marinko, Alyssa Ostrowski, Jared Nelson, Erin Shell, Andrew Simons and Thomas Vachon have been named to the Dean’s List at the University […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Local area offers plenty to do in cold weather

Winter is officially half over. It can be hard to find ways to stay active outdoors during the winter, especially living in a city. If the winter blues has you feeling stuck inside, take a look at some of these fun, outdoor activities that are right out your front door. Take on the second half […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Biddeford internet company gets $7 million to expand rural broadband

The federal funding will be half loan and half grant.
Published
February 6, 2020

Scholarship applications available

Applications are now available for the annual Altrusa International of Greater Biddeford-Saco, ME Scholarship. The scholarship is to be awarded to a 2020 graduate of Biddeford High School, Kennebunk High School, Massabesic High School, Old Orchard Beach High School, and Thornton Academy. Criteria for selection include evidence of a high level of academic success, acceptance […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Coming soon to Old Orchard Beach, One Beach, One Book

What does Old Orchard Beach have in common with Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and over 400 other communities across the country? We read! Through reading initiatives commonly called “One City, One Book,” people from cities all around this nation have come together to read and share the same book. Now Old Orchard Beach is preparing […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Robert Gerard Dupre

Robert (Bob) Gerard Dupre left us on Jan. 31, 2020. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on July 2, 1925, to parents Omer and Anastasia (Cibulski) Dupre. When he was only 17 years old, Bob joined the Navy and fought in WWII. His ship was sunk by a Japanese suicide boat in which almost […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Let’s be ready and resilient

The State of the State, like the State of the Union, is a widely anticipated speech when all state legislators congregate in the House chamber to hear the governor deliver a message about her goals for the year, challenges ahead and successes accomplished. As many of you know, Gov. Janet Mills hosted her first State […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Msg. Mathiew gets award

SACO – Msgr. Rene Mathieu was awarded the A. William Kany Jr. Leadership Award at the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry Annual Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29. The award is given by the Heart of Biddeford, Saco Main Street and the Chamber. Msgr. Mathieu was recognized for over a decade of leadership in […]

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