Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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December 27, 2019

Maine’s oceans affected by climate change

The United Nation’s (UN) 25th annual Conference of the Parties (COP25) — a meeting of nearly 200 countries to discuss international action on climate change — took place in Madrid earlier this month. Around 25,000 people attended and focused, among other topics, their efforts on the role of oceans in the climate crisis. Our oceans, […]
Published
December 27, 2019

‘Slavery in Maine’ topic of presentation at Scarborough Public Library.

SCARBOROUGH – “Slavery in Maine” is the topic of a Scarborough Historical Society presentation to be held on Jan. 5, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Portland’s founding fathers are known for their contributions to the area’s political, social, cultural and often military fabric. However, they had a […]
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December 27, 2019

Scarborough Public Safety building on track

With winter closing in on the bustling businesses and visitors to Oak Hill, the crews working to construct the new Scarborough Public Safety Building continue to be hard at work applying paint, ceramic tile, and other finishing touches on the Town’s newest asset. A collaborative effort of about 80 skilled workers each day apply their […]
Published
December 27, 2019

Continuing the story of South Portland Engineering Company

As we continue researching and documenting the businesses that existed on South Portland’s east end in the post-WWII years, we look this week at another major employer, South Portland Engineering Company. We’ll pick up here where we left off last week, only looking at half of what was The Prosperity Company’s business — its […]
Published
December 26, 2019

Biddeford City Council president reelected

Better communication key issue for John McCurry.
Published
December 26, 2019

Lovejoy: From the urban wilderness

Winter is nature reminding us of who’s in charge.
Published
December 26, 2019

UNE launches new center dedicated to team-based, collaborative education

BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has established a Center for Excellence in Collaborative Education, providing a university-wide hub for cross-disciplinary education and collaborative practices across academic disciplines. The new center evolved from its predecessor, the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), which was established almost a decade ago by founding director Shelley Cohen Konrad, Ph.D., […]
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December 26, 2019

Ribbon cutting held for OOB business

The Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony yesterday for Anna Ayotte and Pete Herbst, Owners of Red Door Market & Deli, located at 113 Saco Ave. The ceremony was held to highlight the Chamber’s newest member, which opened in June. Members of the Chamber, community members and friends were in […]
Published
December 26, 2019

Letters to the Editor Dec. 26, 2019

Time for a senator who shares our values To the editor, It has always been my goal to run and operate a small business that’s in line with my personal values of caring for those in my community, working to provide benefits for my employees, and spreading goodwill whenever possible. We strive to do this […]
Published
December 26, 2019

One beach One Book, many readers

I was returning from another walk on the beach, when I came across Libby Library’s mascot, Libby Lobster, along with his shelfmates Chandler Crab and Popham Puffin in the midst of a wonderful, slap-up holiday celebration. I approached them out of curiosity, and asked if I could join in. “Sure!” Libby exclaimed. “Have some kelpnogg!” […]

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