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Dina is Executive Editor for the Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, the Kennebunk Post, the Scarborough Leader and the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Sentry. She is a born and bred Mainer living in Saco.

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  • Published
    September 19, 2022

    Obituary: Richard C. Bragdon

    EAST WATERBORO/WELLS — Richard C. Bragdon, 85 of East Waterboro and longtime resident of Wells, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a period of declining health. Richard was born June 17, 1937 in Sanford, the son of Frederick R. and Gertrude L. Welch Bragdon. He grew up […]

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    September 19, 2022

    Obituary: Violet Madore

    BIDDEFORD —Violet M. Madore, 84, of Hills Beach, Biddeford, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Southern Maine Health Center in Biddeford following a brief illness. Violet was born January 16, 1938 in Central Falls, RI, the daughter of Joseph and Helene Roux Lamontange. Moving to Biddeford with her family at young age, she graduated […]

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    September 19, 2022

    Obituary: Lorraine Reggep

    BIDDEFORD — Lorraine Reggep (Brochu), lost her life to an aggressive cancer holding the hand of her mother, in her home surrounded by her family, on September 13th, 2022. Lorraine was born in Biddeford on September 25, 1953, she was just shy of her 69th birthday. Lorraine was the 4th born of five children, to […]

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    September 19, 2022

    Obituary: Lisa Cyr

    SACO — Lisa M. Cyr, 56, of Saco, ME passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Lisa was born on January 24, 1966, to Joseph and Laurette (Lavoie) Beaulieu. She was educated in Biddeford Schools, graduating from Biddeford High School in 1984. After high school, Lisa took classes so she could become a CNA. Lisa […]

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    September 19, 2022

    Obituary: John Merry Jr.

    SACO — John C. Merry Jr., 93, of Saco, Maine peacefully passed from this life with his children by his side on September 8, 2022. John ‘Jack’ was born in Manchester, NH on June 10, 1929, son of John C. Merry, Sr. and Gertrude Lydia (Fitzgerald) Merry. Jack was the epitome of an optimist; he was […]

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    September 16, 2022

    Obituary: Margery Ann Zimmer

    KENNEBUNK — Margery Ann Zimmer, 81, a resident of Kennebunk, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Margery was born January 23, 1941 in Auburn, NY, the only child of Karl and Emilie Louise (Ränk) Meier. She grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn East High School, Auburn Community College and […]

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    September 16, 2022

    Learning to live with COVID in Scarborough schools

    Masking and other preventions are no longer in place.

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    September 16, 2022

    Remembering 9/11 heroes and supporting first responders at home

    Sunday marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our country. On one hand, it’s hard to believe it’s been so long since that fateful day, but on the other, I can still remember exactly where I was — like so many Americans — when I heard the news. Among the pain we felt, […]

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    September 16, 2022

    “ABIDE” middle school retreat set Scarborough on October 1-2

    SCARBOROUGH — Any middle schooler (Grades 6-8) and their adult chaperones are encouraged to gather for a special day of reflection that will build faith and community through prayer, togetherness, and fun. The events, entitled “ABIDE,” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, at St. Mary of the Visitation Church on 110 Military Street in […]

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    September 16, 2022

    Letters to the Editor, Sept. 16

    Thanks to road crew To the editor, Black Point and Spurwink Roads have recently been beautifully improved by hard working employees from the DOT and Shaw Brothers Paving Co. Flag holders, big machine operators, ground crews all work together to create safe, smooth roads. Their work is so important and is often not adequately acknowledged. […]