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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 4, 2024

    Hannaford dietitians offer free webinars to meet healthy eating, budget meal planning goals in the New Year

    SCARBOROUGH — Customers interested in eating healthier and meeting their budget goals in the New Year will have the opportunity to receive free guidance and tips from registered dietitians at Hannaford Supermarkets. Year round, Hannaford dietitians offer complimentary in-store and online discussions. An annual New Year’s resolution survey shows that almost half of all Americans […]

  • Published
    March 4, 2024

    Scarborough 6th-grade girls basketball team win championship

    The Scarborough Hurricanes won the Southern Maine Hoops League sixth-grade girls championship on Feb. 3. The girls played the Winter session finishing with a record of 15-3 beating out 30 other sixth-grade girls teams, winning the championship game 27-9. All of the girls on the winning teacmattend Scarborough Middle School. From left are, Coach Andrea […]

  • Published
    March 4, 2024

    In the Know: Revaluation and factor that may impact your tax bill next year

    The Scarborough Assessing Department is currently performing the data analysis and review tasks necessary for the upcoming 2024 revaluation of all properties in town to ensure a fair and thorough revaluation process. We want taxpayers to be aware that a revaluation is occurring and why it is necessary this year. We believe it is essential […]

  • Published
    February 27, 2024

    Tanbark Molded Fiber Products in Saco is to get $2 million for new equipment

    The new equipment is expected help the company retain and grow jobs.

  • Published
    February 27, 2024

    York County government eyes dredge operation in wake of January storms

    ALFRED — York County government is looking at putting the dredge it owns to work assisting coastal communities with sand and dune nourishment after two devastating mid-January storms. The storms are said to have created an estimated $20 million in damages to public infrastructure. County Manager Greg Zinser told York County Commissioners at recent meetings […]

  • Published
    February 26, 2024

    Community News, Feb. 29

    240 Strings presents: Folksong traditons  240 Strings presents their third free community concert of the season on March 16 at 3 p.m. at Portland Conservatory, 28 Neal St. in Portland. The Portland Piano Trio will play music by Antonin Dvorak and Dinu Wijeratne, and 240 Strings students will be featured later in the program. The […]

  • Published
    February 26, 2024

    Obituary: Roger Williams

    KENNEBUNK — Roger Frederick Williams transitioned peacefully from this existence to the next surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 22, 2024. Roger was born Aug. 2, 1933, in Ellisburg, New York, the only child of the Reverend Roger Fisk Williams and Carolyn (Kroner) Williams. He graduated from Lowville High School in 1951 and was […]

  • Published
    February 26, 2024

    Obituary: Lorraine E. Lambert

    BIDDEFORD — Lorraine E. Lambert, a beloved resident of Biddeford, passed away on Feb. 23, 2024. Born on Sept. 16, 1935, to Levi and Evelyn (Gordon) Albert, she dedicated her career to caregiving, bringing comfort and compassion to those she served. Lorraine found joy in dancing, country music, shopping, and cooking, but above all, she treasured […]

  • Published
    February 26, 2024

    State Sen. Carney celebrates Victims of Crimes Act funding being included in governor’s supplemental budget proposal

    AUGUSTA — A $6 million allotment for programs supported by the Victims of Crimes Act is listed with the supplemental state budget proposed by Gov. Jane Mill Feb. 14. This allotment comes after months of advocacy from a wide range of groups. In the wake of diminishing funding from the federal government, Sen. Anne Carney, […]

  • Published
    February 26, 2024

    Local residents earn academic honors

    The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List: Kaylin E. Brown, of Gorham, was named to second honors; Kelly P. Dodge, of Scarborough, was named to first honors; Ella M. Grady, of Gorham, was named to first honors; and William S. Pulvino, of Scarborough, was named to first honors. Assumption […]