Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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Published
January 3, 2020

Celebration of the life of Jim Pearson

As has been widely reported in the news over the past couple weeks, a long-time member of our community, Jim Pearson, was senselessly murdered outside his own home and family business. Since that tragic day on Dec. 15 our community has mourned his loss and prayed for his family, and many friends. This tragedy hit […]
Published
January 2, 2020

Lobster Dip raises more than $100,000 for Special Olympics Maine

The 32nd annual lobster dip to benefit Special Olympics Maine was a huge success raising over $105,000. Close to 300 dippers jumped into the icy waters of the Atlantic ocean at noon Jan. 1. Air temperature was 39 degrees and water temperature was 44 degrees.
Published
January 1, 2020

Catholic parish launches phone bank to reach parishioners affected by pandemic

SCARBOROUGH — A phone bank project launched this week by St. John Paul II Catholic Parish that’s aimed at outreach to parishioners affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers from throughout St. John Paul II Catholic Parish’s three churches began calling their fellow parishioners this week in an effort to connect with those especially affected by […]
Published
January 1, 2020

Letters to the editor, Jan. 1

Rotary thanks Stetson family To the editor, On behalf of the Scarborough Rotary Club, we would like to thank the Stetson family for their generosity in allowing us to set up and sell Christmas Trees at Oak Hill Citgo. Harry Stetson was a member of our club and owner of this location. Scarborough Rotary Club […]
Published
January 1, 2020

Janet A. Sim

SCARBOROUGH — Janet A. (McKenney) Sim of Scarborough died on Dec. 21 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 30, 1934, to Gordon and Charlotte (Lowell) McKenney. Janet grew up and raised her own two sons in Saugus, Massachusetts. When she struck out on her own in […]
Published
January 1, 2020

Message from the town manager: 2021 is looking bright

The new year is upon us — I hope this finds you and your family safe and well. This past year has been one like no other as we have grappled with the impacts, adaptations, and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. I, like I’m sure many of you are, am ready to move forward, but […]
Published
December 27, 2019

Organic Roots Salon and Day Spa awarded small business of the year by the South Portland Economic Development Committee.

SOUTH PORTLAND —In 2014, Betsy Harding, opened the first salon in Maine to offer products that are organic, cruelty-free, and 100 percent vegan. After five years of operation, Organic Roots has become a thriving local business in the South Portland community, according to a company press release. “It’s an amazing industry,” said Harding, “And I […]
Published
December 27, 2019

Bishop Deeley Honors Christmas card contest winners and families with dinner and gifts on Dec. 16

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley welcomed the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development, to the diocesan offices in Portland on Monday, Dec. 16. The winners, joined by their families, enjoyed an Italian dinner with the bishop provided by Maria’s Restaurant in Portland. All […]
Published
December 27, 2019

Scarborough High School announces 2019-20 first quarter honor roll

Senior High Honors: Jason Andrews, Madison Blanche, Grace Carriero, Jillian Cote, Isabella Dickinson, Dakota Donahue, Nina Greeley, Kellie Guerette, Ethan Jasa, Jacob Lewis, Madison Marinko, Nathan Mars, Aaron Mooney, Hailey Orff, Trevor Parenteau, Isaac Theriault, Amy Topchik, Meredith Winslow, Bambi Zhuang. Senior Honors: Elizabeth Albahary, Ainslie Allen, Zachary Alofs, Zoe Averill, Caitlin Benner, Madison Blanchard, […]
Published
December 27, 2019

Give one last gift – the gift of life – this holiday season

Free Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirts will be given to those who donate through Jan. 5.

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