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Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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  • Published
    January 12, 2023

    Wreaths Out day is Jan. 17

    Wreaths Across America announces that all the Biddeford cemeteries will participate in the “Wreaths Out” day at all the Biddeford cemeteries on Tuesday, Jan. 17. As part of the Wreaths Across America (WAA) and to prevent the wreaths from deteriorating to the point of being disrespectful to the veterans buried there, the public is invited […]

  • Published
    January 12, 2023

    Obituary: John Amato (1932-2023)

    KENNEBUNK — John Lawrence Amato, of Kennebunk, passed away on Jan. 6, 2023, at Huntington Commons with his wife and two daughters by his side. He was born March 1, 1932, in Portland, Maine, to Dominic and Mary (Maiorano) Amato. He attended Portland Public Schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1950 and Coburn […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    MaineCF grants available to support hospice services

    Grants are available from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Hospice Fund to support hospice programs in Cumberland and York counties. Preference will be given to proposals that raise community awareness of hospice and bereavement services; increase the utilization and/or the quality of end-of-life services; and support hospice volunteers and the recruitment of volunteers, including outreach, […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    Maine CASA to hold training March 21-24

    For those interested in advocating for the best interests of a child, the Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates March 21-24. This free, four-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may participate […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    S&B Financial Services welcomes Sandy Bailey 

    SACO — Sandy Bailey has joined S&B Financial Services as a senior financial advisor, certified financial planner (CFP), chartered retirement planning counselor (CRPC) and an accredited domestic partnership advisor (ADPA). Bailey began her investment career in 1995 when she earned her insurance license. She holds her Series 6, 63, and 7 securities registration, which allows […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    Holbrook at Piper Shores awarded Elite Status by U.S. News & World Report

    SCARBOROUGH — Holbrook Health Center, the skilled nursing care program of Piper Shores’ lifecare retirement community in Scarboorugh, recently announced it has earned a high-performance rating and “Elite” categorization for care by U.S. News & World Report for American nursing homes. U.S. News & World Report evaluated over 15,000 skilled nursing communities and found the […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    In the Know: Winter Safety: Be careful if using equipment that emits carbon monoxide

    Recently, the evening news reported that a local contractor was overcome by carbon monoxide while operating a gasoline powered piece of equipment in a basement area, requiring transport to the emergency room. This story illustrates why everyone should be extremely careful when using a gas-powered generator or similar alternative heating or power sources. Improper operation […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    Virtual wellness classes for improved balance offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging

    BIDDEFORD — Between January and March, certified volunteer instructors with the Agewell program* of Southern Maine Agency on Aging will lead multiple sessions of wellness classes. The classes are designed for adults 60 and over with the goal to improve their overall health and wellness, especially their balance and decrease chances of falling. Current data […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    Obituary: Richard N. Remillard

    OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Richard N. Remillard, 79, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 8, 2023, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Biddeford on April 30, 1943, a son of Ovide and Rose Anna (Lamirande) Remillard. He graduated from St. Louis High School, class of 1961. […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2023

    Obituary: Laval Dube

    Laval Ghislain Dube, 69, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2023, at home with his partner by his side. He was born on Jan. 1, 1954, in Packington, Canada, to Phillipe and Fernande Dube. Laval moved to Maine in 1968 with his family, and immediately went to work doing drywall. He took pride in his […]

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