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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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    November 15, 2019

    In the Know: Scarborough Police Department launches new social services navigator position

    Lauren Dembski brings a wealth of experience to this new position.

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    November 15, 2019

    Tackling the student debt crisis

    Student debt is a looming crisis that affects us all.

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    November 15, 2019

    Scarborough resident turns 101

    Sophie Wood celebrated her 101st birthday

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    November 15, 2019

    Letters to the Editor: Nov. 15

    How to best use funds to conserve Scarborough land To the editor, On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters in Scarborough made an important statement about the value of conserving the places that make this town special. With the approval of Question 3, Town Councilors now have the authority to grant up to $2.5 million for the […]

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    November 15, 2019

    Veteran, baker, nurse, musician makes his mark

    Eugene Hoguet is the Veteran of the Month at the Scarborough veterans’ home.

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    November 14, 2019

    Obituary: Murielle Martin

    BIDDEFORD — Murielle Jacqueline Martin (née Nadeau) died Sunday, Nov. 3 surrounded by her five children. Murielle was born April 2, 1933, in Biddeford, the fifth of seven children of Raoul and Egline (Dubé) Nadeau. She graduated from Saint Andre’s High School in 1952, and received her Registered Nurse degree from l’Hôtel Dieu Hospital in […]

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    November 14, 2019

    Obituary: Gordon L. Smith

    EASTPORT — Gordon Lee Smith, 80, passed away on Nov. 4, 2019, at a Bangor Hospital. Gordon was born on July 10, 1939, to Holland and Joan (Sharpe) Smith, and his childhood was spent in Westbrook where he graduated from Westbrook High School, Class of 1958. Soon after high school, Gordon enlisted with the Air […]

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    November 14, 2019

    Biddeford mayor shares his vision for next 2 years

    Mayor Alan Casavant, elected for a fifth term, sees big things for Biddeford.

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    November 14, 2019

    Those running for office should be guided by faith, citizenship

    “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” Abraham Lincoln Readers, what do we owe one another? We are wrapping up another summer. As we walk down the streets and lanes of our […]

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    November 14, 2019

    Children’s Story: The Haunted Phillips Farm

    No one disputed the old Phillips farm was haunted. Sometimes a newcomer moved to town and overheard one of the townspeople at the Stop and Go talking about the strange lights or loud dance music coming from the darkened house. The newcomer might say, “Kids, right?” If the sheriff was standing there, he’d likely nod […]