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Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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  • Published
    January 27, 2023

    Guest Column: Nature is as close as the nearest window

    A few years ago, I cut the cord with cable TV and started using a streaming device instead. Not being much of a television viewer, I have never missed cable. The whole point of cutting the cord was to save money, and it meant having to do without the few programs I did enjoy. One […]

  • Published
    January 27, 2023

    Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces Mark Jones as president

    SACO — Mark Jones has been named president of Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. Jones stepped into the role Jan. 1 as former President Bob Quentin transitions to retirement. Jones joined SBSI in 1985 after completing his education at the University of Southern Maine. During his time with the bank, he has gained progressively greater […]

  • Published
    January 27, 2023

    In the Know: Scarborough Police Department provides exemplary service to community

    The Scarborough Police Department strives to maintain the safety of each of our citizens on a daily basis and also those people who work in and visit our town. While some citizens may view police agencies in general as being strictly enforcement-driven organizations, I would like to highlight some recent activities which support our strong reputation […]

  • Published
    January 23, 2023

    Ruralist Lament: And the Inconvenient Ike

    January brings many things, sometimes even … snow. Since Covid is officially “done with us” (though it isn’t) the Maine Agricultural Trade Show was an in-person affair this year. I went, plodding through the Augusta Civic Center among the other agri-geezers and the enthused (though doomed) “farm-business” aspirants. There were presentations on PFAS/ PFOS, irrigation, […]

  • Published
    January 23, 2023

    From Augusta: Getting to work in Augusta on behalf of Biddeford

    As a new legislator, I am excited and honored to represent a portion of Biddeford in the Maine House of Representatives and work alongside so many diligent and thoughtful colleagues to help the people of our state. This is the first of my new monthly column, where I intend to share the work I am […]

  • Published
    January 23, 2023

    Obituary: Gary E. Philbrick, 1955-2023

    DAYTON — Gary E. Philbrick, 67, passed away on Jan. 21, 2023, after battling dementia and pancreatic cancer. He was born in Biddeford on March 12, 1955, the ninth child of Clifton N. and Mary W. Philbrick. He grew up on Smutty Lane in Saco as part of a large dynamic family. Gary attended Saco […]

  • Published
    January 23, 2023

    Scarborough Land Trust acquires 8 acres adding to Fuller Farm Preserve

    SCARBOROUGH — Fuller Farm Preserve in Scarborough just increased by eight acres. The Scarborough Land Trust closed on a property off of Burnham Road on the west side of one of SLT’s most popular preserves on Dec. 29. This brings the total size of Fuller Farm Preserve to 228 acres. The new parcel was sold […]

  • Published
    January 23, 2023

    Scarborough Land Trust and library offer story time focused on winter hibernation

    The Scarborough Public Library and the Scarborough Land Trust are hosting a Nature’s Naptime: A Hibernation Story Time on Monday, Jan. 30 starting at 10 a.m. at the Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Scarborough Land Trust youth education volunteer, Kelly Pietrzak, will lead an interactive program on hibernation. This will include looking at animals […]

  • Published
    January 23, 2023

    Town Council Workshop on Parks & Facilities Master Plan to be held Feb. 1

    A Scarborough Town Council Workshop on the Parks & Facilities Master Plan will be held Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers. The Town of Scarborough is conducting a comprehensive parks and facilities master plan with consultant BerryDunn. The plan aims to address town goals including improved walkability and […]

  • Published
    January 20, 2023

    Obituary: Dianne Melanson

    Dianne Marie Melanson, born Feb. 9, 1952, second child of five to Andre and Theresa, passed away on Jan. 10, 2023 at the Hilo Medical Center, Hilo, Hawaii. Dianne is survived by: her spouse, Kirk O’Shaughnessy; daughter, Andrea Gray; grandchildren, Geordan Gray and Aaryn Gray; great-grandson, Emmett Gray; sisters, Gloria Davis and Susan (Bart) Bradley; […]

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