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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PublishedMay 27, 2021
Ruralist Lament: It’s alive
We’ve been farming this plot of land for going on half a century. The fields lay between the ledges and the glacial erratics, and we’re only the most recent tillers since “Robert Cole, Yeoman” established a homestead here in 1769. The farm buildings Cole erected were obliterated in a great fire that burned much of […]
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PublishedMay 27, 2021
Second patent approved for UNE researcher’s innovative cancer detection and monitoring method
Srinidi Mohan, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of New England School of Pharmacy, has received a second patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for his breakthrough methods and diagnostics for cancer detection and treatment monitoring, according to a UNE press release. Mohan previously received his first U.S. Patent titled “Methods and […]
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
Nature journaling workshop takes place at Pleasant Hill Preserve in Scarborough
Join the Scarborough Land Trust and Sherrie York on Saturday, June 5, at Pleasant Hill Preserve for a Nature Journaling workshop. Nature journaling, also known as field sketching, is a valuable tool for artists, scientists, gardeners, travelers, and anyone who wants to connect more personally with the world around them, according to a land trust […]
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Obituary: Donna L. Nadeau
BIDDEFORD — Donna L. Nadeau passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with multiple prolonged illnesses on the morning of May 19, 2021, at Southern Maine Health Care just days before her 73rd birthday. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on May 25, 1948, the daughter of Robert B. and Simone I. Bouthot Gosselin. She […]
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Scarborough Fire Department receives new fire truck
Earlier this week the Scarborough Fire Department took delivery of their newest fire truck, a 2021 Pierce pumper. This new truck will replace our 1989 reserve engine after 32-years of service, and will be assigned to the Pine Point station as Engine 4. This will be that company’s first new truck since 1981, 40 years […]
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Veteran becomes engineer, teacher overseas
Born and raised in Medina, New York, Horace Bird has fond memories of growing up with his twin sister, Helen, and four other siblings. The kids helped with chores on the family farm. Horace even had a pet raccoon, Rebel, that rode around on his shoulder. He had much fun playing with his brothers and […]
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Letters to the editor, May 21
Councilor’s remarks “reek of privilege” To the editor, I want to take a moment to respond to Council Chair Paul Johnson’s remarks in the March 19, 2021 Scarborough Leader regarding the ICE facility that is now present in Scarborough. Mr. Johnson’s remarks reek of privilege and societal ignorance. To say, “forget the national politics about […]
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PublishedMay 20, 2021
Obituary: Alice Miriam Alvarez
BIDDEFORD — Alice Miriam Alvarez, 63, of Washington Street, passed away unexpectedly at Southern Maine Health Care on May 17, 2021. She was born on December 9, 1955, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Domingo and Hilda Alvarez. Alice grew up in a household full of love and excitement. She enjoyed nothing more than […]
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PublishedMay 20, 2021
22 years later, parents still wondering what happened to their son
Angel Torres’ family is offering a $16,500 reward in connection with their son’s case. Those with information are asked to call Maine State Police at 624-7076, or the Major Crimes Unit at 657-5710.
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PublishedMay 20, 2021
CoWorx Staffing Services donates $10,000 to Fedcap
BIDDEFORD — CoWorx Staffing Services CEO Tim Hartnett donated $10,000 to Fedcap Inc. during a meeting at their offices in Biddeford last week. The contribution represents CoWorx Staffing’s continued investment in helping to secure employment for the state’s growing “New Mainer” community. “Our partnership with Fedcap has profoundly improved the lives of individuals in need […]
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