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Navy veteran loves family, boxing, dancing
January’s Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough, Veteran of the Month is Newport, Rhode Island, native Peter Brelis. As a young man, Peter could hardly wait to join the Navy. In 1943, and as soon as he turned 17, Peter secured the written permission he needed from his parents to enlist. He served his country for […]
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Parishioners in Scarborough, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth set to help neighbors in need with ’40 Cans for Lent’
SCARBOROUGH — During the pandemic, many people are finding themselves struggling to feed their families at this difficult time, an increase in need that has once again inspired St. John Paul II Parish (St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough; Holy Cross Church, South Portland; St. Bartholomew Church, Cape Elizabeth) to act. “40 Cans for Lent” is […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Scarborough students making the fall 2020 dean’s list honors at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts are: Courtney Brochu, Class of 2023; Jacqueline Foley, Class of 2024; Sophie Glidden, Class of 2022; Kellie Guerett, Class of 2024; Amelia Haddad, Class of 2021; Diana Kolb of Gorham, Class of 2021; Lucas Onorato, Class of 2024; Lauren Quintiliani, Class of 2021; and Cara Reynolds, Class […]
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St. John Paul II Parish kicked off canned food collection
SCARBOROUGH — St. Maximilian Kolbe Church is collecting canned goods and packaged foods for an initiative called 40 Cans for Lent. The drive began Feb. 17. Started by the Knights of Columbus, the initiative spans from Ash Wednesday to the Thursday before Easter, said a press release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. According […]
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Sidney Jolicoeur joins Fontaine Family Team
SCARBOROUGH — Sidney Jolicoeur has joined the Fontaine Family team at their Scarborough location. Sidney grew up in Bangor, and attended Bangor High School. She then continued her education at University of Southern Maine and Southern Maine Community College. Her previous employment at LB Kitchen in Portland allowed her to realize her love of helping […]
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Letters to the editor, Feb. 26
File for unclaimed property To the editor, I am writing to urge all readers to take a moment to check with the Maine Treasurer’s office to see if there is any unclaimed property that might belong to you. Every year, Maine releases an updated list of dormant bank balances, missing checks, stock dividends, inheritances and […]
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UScellular donates $8,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine through holiday trade-in campaign
Customers trade-in more than 20K devices in support of local clubs.
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Dr. Mark Wrona joins Hospice of Southern Maine Board of Directors
SCARBOROUGH — Dr. Mark Wrona, a palliative care physician at New England Cancer Specialists, has joined the Hospice of Southern Maine Board of Directors. “Dr. Wrona has worked closely with Hospice of Southern Maine for a number of years, and we’re excited to expand that relationship as we welcome him to our Board of Directors,” […]
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Enclave of Scarborough recognizes Mavis Akpene during Black History Month
SCARBOROUGH — For Black History Month, Enclave of Scarborough highlights a hardworking dedicated woman who has demonstrated that by having a good attitude and loving what you do, anything is possible, Mavis Akpene. This ray of light is a compassionate caregiver and entrepreneur who has worked at the Enclave of Scarborough since the building opened […]