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Dina Mendros

Courier/Leader

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  • Published
    November 26, 2023

    In the Know: How to be safe this winter

    Before the onset of the snowstorms, this is an opportune time to review some basic winter fire safety tips. Emergency access and egress leads the list of priorities. If you have an emergency that requires fire, police, or EMS it is very important that we have adequate access to get to you. That means the […]

  • Published
    November 23, 2023

    Town & Country grants $25,000 to nonprofits

    Just two weeks after the tragic events in Lewiston, Town & Country Federal Credit Union held its annual ‘Better Neighbor Fund’ Reception which brought nonprofits together to highlight the importance of supporting neighbors and community. At the special reception, which was held at the credit union’s Forest Avenue Branch in Portland, it announced the eight […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2023

    Letters to the Editor, Nov. 23

    Pick up after dogs To the editor, We took a walk at Ferry Beach Park the other day, and were disgusted to find doggie doo bags left on the ground beside the trails. So what gives? The dog owner knew enough to pick up after their pet, and to tie the little bag shut, but […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2023

    Edrice Bates of Saco turns 103

    Edrice Bates of Saco celebrated her 103rd birthday with quite a few surprises from the Wardwell, a nonprofit senior living community where she resides. After learning about Edrice after she first moved in and knowing her birthday was on the way, Wardwell’s management team worked together to gift Edrice a few of her favorites. She […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2023

    BHS Student Council spearheads effort to feed the community this Thanksgiving

    BIDDEFORD — In the spirit of giving and recognizing the rising need for assistance in the community, Biddeford High School students jumped into action to support those facing food insecurity this holiday season. Earlier this month, students actively collected non-perishable food items, monetary donations, and essential staples for their First Annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2023

    Students making Saco Middle School quarter 1 honor roll

    Grade Eight High Honors Emily Beaulieu, Brooke Bodnar, Lillian Bolduc, Alice Browne, Isabelle Bryant, Calla Burman, Aliyah Daley, Clara Dudley, Jazlyn Fox, Londyn Hemenway, Hashim Jabor, Parker Jasper, Adelaide Lamey, Ryleigh Light, Gibson Mansfield, Nioke Mayo, Connor Penney, Lyla Picard, Leah Provencher, Noah Sastre, Asher Schuenke, Maxwell Sintz, Noah Smith, Wesley Stepp, Sarah Tatro, Boden […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2023

    From Augusta: It is time to take action on gun safety

    This year, the Maine Legislature passed a bill to install suicide barriers on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. Research has shown that these barriers save lives, both in the immediate moment and after. Removing a method through which an individual can take this quick, irreversible action also reduces the likelihood that they will pursue suicide in […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2023

    Thornton Academy Middle School announces first quarter honor roll

    Sixth Grade First Honors Nolan Beaulieu, Jason Blain, Henry Blake, Kyla Caseley, Reese Cole, Julia Collins, Daniel Cook, Mariah Cyr, Elliott Gilg, Emma Harriman, Annika Hedlund, Jonah Hersey, Hadley Peatman, Jolene Perkins, Tessa Purvis, Ava Reichl, Paxton Rider, Shubek Singh, Maria Sylvestre, Elsa Tabor, Olivia Whitehurst, Autumn Williams, Kennedy Wirsing. Second Honors Andrew Bussell, Logan […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2023

    Saco Planning Department publishes accessory dwelling unit guidebook

    As communities across Maine look to make progress on the issue of housing, Saco has published a guidebook to help residents better understand accessory dwelling units. The 10-page packet gives background information on ADUs, lists benefits, provides a cost/benefit worksheet, offers design and construction best practices, and links to further educational resources. “As our department […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2023

    Seeking to fill Saco Ward 6 council seat

    With the election of Ward 6 Councilor Jodi MacPhail as Saco’s next mayor, The City of Saco anticipates a vacancy in the Ward 6 Council seat when newly elected officials are sworn in at the Dec. 4 inauguration. Following the Charter-prescribed process, the Saco City Council will accept letters of interest from Ward 6 residents […]

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