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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
    November 3, 2022

    Letters to the editor, Nov. 3

    Elect Hatch, or not To the editor, Saco Ward 5 citizens you have a decision to make. Reelect a Councilor Phil Hatch, write in another candidate’s name or leave it blank. A thought on Councilor Hatch — reviewing his votes, verbal attacks on the mayor and city staff; works against our city. Pushing for a […]

  • Published
    November 2, 2022

    Letters to the editor, Dec. 2

    Time to focus on community center To the editor, Time and time again, Scarborough residents have voiced a desire for a Community Center and concern about traffic congestion. Time and time again, the Town Council seems to approve yet one more developer’s request for an override of caps on construction permits. In the meantime, little […]

  • Published
    October 31, 2022

    Obituary: Andre R. Deschambault

    BIDDEFORD — Andre R. Deschambault, 87, of Biddeford, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Andre was born on May 27, 1935, to Alpherie Deschambault and Dorothy Petit. He was educated in Biddeford Schools. Andre served four years in the United States Coast Guard, being honorably discharged in 1956. After proudly serving his country, Andre […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2022

    Vet to Vet Maine recruiting veteran volunteers to help other vets

    Veterans Day often inspires Maine’s veterans to give back to their fellow veterans. Vet to Vet Maine, a nonprofit that connects volunteer veterans with vulnerable veterans who need a friend, is recruiting volunteers statewide after recently launching an interactive online volunteer peer companion training course. Veterans who would like to become volunteer peer companions or […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2022

    Obituary: Michael S. Palanza

    OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Oct. 9, 1973, a bright light and adventurous spirit was born. Michael Scott Palanza was full of life, had the greatest sense of humor and quick wit. He was on the go from the moment he learned to crawl. Michael’s mother, Pam Butler, married Wayne Wilson, and they moved to […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2022

    Obituary: Michael S. Palanza

    OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Oct. 9, 1973, a bright light and adventurous spirit was born. Michael Scott Palanza was full of life, had the greatest sense of humor and quick wit. He was on the go from the moment he learned to crawl. Michael’s mother, Pam Butler, married Wayne Wilson, and they moved to […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2022
    Scarborough Town Hall

    In the Know: Vote on Election Day, Nov. 8

    We’re less than a week away from Election Day, held on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Municipal and Referendum Election and State of Maine General Election are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. Voting will take place at the Scarborough High School from 7 a.m. yo 8 p.m. Look for the […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2022

    Scarborough Police to take back drugs on Oct. 29

    From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, — U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day — the Scarborough Police Department will be one of the multiple sites across the state and around the nation that will accept unwanted and unused medication. “Unused prescription drugs that collect in our homes can […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2022

    Letters to the Editor, Oct. 28

    Vote yes on library expansion To the editor, Prioritizing and funding municipal building projects is always a challenge, especially so when new and compelling projects enter the pipeline. The Town of Scarborough has made the library a priority for over a decade. The proposed consolidated primary school and the proposed recreational center at The Downs […]

  • Published
    October 27, 2022

    Hunter’s breakfast Oct. 29

    North Saco Congressional Church,  at 126 Rocky Hill Road in Saco is hosting a Hunter’s Breakfast 5 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. The menu includes toast, home fries, bacon, eggs, pancakes, muffins, coffee, orange juice, and pie.  The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children.