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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
    March 22, 2024

    The Ecology School celebrates spring with ‘Good Growing Gathering’ at River Bend Farm

    SACO — Gardening workshops and more will be part of The Ecology School’s two-day gathering on growing food in the Northeast at its River Bend Farm campus on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. The weekend will feature workshops appealing to beginner gardeners, as well as those looking to advance their knowledge and skills. […]

  • Published
    March 19, 2024

    BRCOT students take state gold and silver in SkillsUSA Challenge

    BIDDEFORD/SACO — Four students from the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology placed in the State SkillsUSA Competition March 15. Gold medalists included Biddeford High School students Anthony Thy and Iainn Parker for Cyber Security and Robert Stetson for Electrical Construction Wiring Knowledge. Silver medalists included Thornton Academy student Forest Hanvey for Computer Information Service. SkillsUSA […]

  • Published
    March 19, 2024

    York County Commissioners table proposed proclamation policy pending revisions

    “As one commissioner said, we are going to open a can of worms, and here we are,” said Commission Chair Richard Dutremble.

  • Published
    March 19, 2024

    Community News, March 21

    Saco Community Garden meeting to take place March 21 The Saco Community Garden will be holding its Annual Meeting for all renters on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at Koi Asian Cuisine, 11 Elm St., Biddeford. The garden was established by community volunteers in 2009, and is now in its 15th season. The garden […]

  • Published
    March 19, 2024

    Letters to the Editor, March 21

    Will unvetted immigrants bring terror? To the editor, Besides the thousands that have poured into the US via our open borders, it’s reported that the Biden administration has also secretly flown in 320,000 more “unvetted” migrants into the US. Intellectuals such as Elon Musk predict that this is setting America up for a future terrorist […]

  • Published
    March 19, 2024

    Biddeford resident inducted into Franco American Hall of Fame

    AUGUSTA — Biddeford resident Donald Bisson was recently inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame; the induction ceremony took place in the in the Hall of Flags on March 12. “It is with great pride and honor that I celebrate Monsieur Donald Bisson,” said Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. “His leadership and advocacy with the Biddeford […]

  • Published
    March 18, 2024

    Obituary: Robert Watson

    BIDDEFORD — Robert “Bob” Watson, known for his warm smile and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at his home in Biddeford, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. Bob was born Robert Randal Watson on June 29, 1944, to Laurel and Gracia Poisson Watson. He attended Biddeford […]

  • Published
    March 18, 2024

    SMS honor roll

    Saco Middle School students Alex Krauter-Foley Academic Achievement Grade 7; and Tyrel Bishop Academic Achievement Grade 6, made the second quarter honor roll. Their names were left out from the initial listing.

  • Published
    March 18, 2024

    Library Links: Impact of one woman has profound effect on McArthur Library

    There are moments in a research librarian’s life that are exceedingly rewarding. Helping someone find a long-lost relative. Locating a tidbit of lost history. Finding the perfect book for a reader. Even entering a building that holds over one hundred and sixty years of memories can be inspiring. Most of the time I love what […]

  • Published
    March 18, 2024

    Obituary: Linda J. Field

      SACO — Linda Jane Field, 76, of Saco passed away at her home on March 14, 2024. She was born in Sanford, Maine on July 22, 1947, the daughter of Leroy and Doris (Michaud) Field. She was educated in the Sanford School System and graduated from Sanford High School, class of 1965. Linda went […]