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Dina Mendros

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  • Published
    December 1, 2022

    From Augusta: Resources to weather the winter season

    Maine’s lakes, ponds and rivers have begun to freeze. Ice and snow will soon blanket the world outside, causing people to wrap themselves in their blankets at home inside. Some people will brave the bitter cold and chilling winds while they ice fish, ski or snowshoe. Some people will settle in: They’ll read books, try […]

  • Published
    December 1, 2022

    Maine Summer Camps hires new executive director

    Lucy Norvell has been hired as the new executive director for Maine Summer Camps. She was selected by a unanimous vote, and she will officially assume the position in early 2023. Matt Pines, MSC president, said “It has been a long but gratifying process, and we are confident that we attracted a candidate who brings […]

  • Published
    December 1, 2022

    University of New England students work on research project to restore the American chestnut tree

    A group of students in Professor Will Kochtitzky’s Spatial Analysis class have spent much of their fall semester assisting with one of the University of New England’s signature research projects: the restoration of the American chestnut tree, led by Thomas Klak, Ph.D., professor of environmental studies. Once touted as “the redwood of the East,” the […]

  • Published
    December 1, 2022

    Library Links: The season of light

    “Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile … in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas.” While we’ve been a little spoiled this year by the warmer-than-average fall weather, as we move into December, there is a decided nip in the air. As they say, ‘Tis the Season! While we like to think of […]

  • Published
    November 30, 2022

    Saco Middle School 2022-2023 Quarter 1 Honor Roll

    Grade 8 High Honors Aiden Abbott, Blessing Pambu Bambi, Dillon Bean, Caleb Bernier, Maddison Collin, Brooklyn Desrochers, Emma Dumont, Zadie Eldridge, Noah Fullerton, Allison Garland, Addison Gould, Benjamin Indorf, Graciana Kivuila Lukoki, Agostinho Makengo, Precieux Mbolela, Aiden Morin, Griffin Mula-Howard, Severina Amelia Eduardo Mussassa Kiongo, Jackson Nguyen, Gabriel Oliveira-Lincis Medeiros Silva, Kaylee Pellerin, Addison Petit, […]

  • Published
    November 29, 2022

    UNE offers new scholarships for students who work as educational technicians

    The University of New England recently received a $159,000 grant from the Maine Department of Education to offer scholarships to students who work as educational technicians, or ed techs, in Maine schools. Ed techs work in schools providing support services to teachers. Right now, there is a great demand for ed techs in schools throughout […]

  • Published
    November 28, 2022

    Road closures announced for Saturday’s Parade of Lights in Saco

    SACO — The Saco Police Department has released a traffic advisory ahead of the Dec. 3 Parade of Lights in Saco. 4 p.m. Closures • Main Street: Closed from Beach Street to Pepperell Square • Main Street: Northbound traffic will be detoured to either Water Street or Pepperell Square beginning at 4 p.m. Starting at […]

  • Published
    November 28, 2022

    Obituary: Anita Cartier

    BIDDEFORD — Anita Cartier, age 75, passed away at Gosnell House on Nov. 24 , 2022. Anita was born on Feb. 7, 1947, in Biddeford, Maine, to Theodore and Lillian (Blow) Gervais. Anita graduated High School in 1965, and St. Francis College in 1970. On Aug. 17, 1968, Anita married Ronald Philip Cartier at St. […]

  • Published
    November 28, 2022

    New UMS program awards scholarships to students from historically underrepresented communities

    The University of Maine System has launched a new scholarship program made possible by the Harold Alfond Foundation for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who wish to pursue graduate degrees full time in a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. Each year, Harold Alfond Foundation Ambassador Scholarships will provide full tuition and other funds to six incoming students […]

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    November 28, 2022

    Northeast Credit Union promotes Traci Tenggren to SVP, chief human resources officer

    BIDDEFORD — Northeast Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Traci Tenggren was recently promoted to senior vice president, chief human resources officer at Northeast Credit Union. In her new role she’ll oversee the Credit Union’s talent and professional development strategies and will be vital to the internal culture and continued success of […]

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