Dina Mendros

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Executive Editor, Mainely Media LLC at The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

Editor at Scarborough Leader

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Articles

Bird watching remains a great summer pastime

1 week ago | news.thewindhameagle.com | Dina Mendros

By Dina Mendros When visiting Maine’s Lakes Region, one of the simplest activities and something anyone can do is bird watching. Whether bird watching is your passion, or you are simply observing your surroundings, birds abound in the area and it’s hard not to be impressed by the variety even the casual observer can spot locally. According to Windham resident and bird enthusiast Michael Tucker, “For the Lakes Region, we are fortunate to have a variety of habitats to explore and find birds in.
Raymond voters to determine van programâ€™s fate

3 weeks ago | frontpage.thewindhameagle.com | Dina Mendros

By Dina Mendros Raymond voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve funding a transportation system that would provide rides to grocery stores, doctors’ appointments and the like. The ride system would provide transportation for seniors, those without licenses and others who find it difficult to get where they need to go.
Raymond Select Board chair wonâ€™t seek reelection, will remain serving in State House

3 weeks ago | news.thewindhameagle.com | Dina Mendros

By Dina Mendros As a young man, Rolf Olsen, now 69, moved to Maine to attend college, but he never left. After attending the University of Maine, Orono, Olsen took a job in the Lakes Region and fell in love with the area. Originally from New York state, Olsen made Raymond his home 46 years ago and for 38 of those years he has provided service to the town which welcomed him and where he raised his family.
Windham student first graduate from Integrated Studies Program at Saint Josephâ€™s College

4 weeks ago | frontpage.thewindhameagle.com | Dina Mendros

By Dina Mendros When Joanne Haibon graduated from high school, she didn’t consider going to college. The 26-year-old Windham resident has autism. Then her mother, Mary Haibon, learned of a pilot program at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine that seemed like it would be a good fit for her daughter. Joanne was the first to apply to, be accepted into, and complete the Integrated Studies Program at the Standish school.
Route 302 improvements meeting to be held June 18

4 weeks ago | news.thewindhameagle.com | Dina Mendros

By Dina Mendros Improvements are being planned for a portion of Routes 302, 35 and 115 in North Windham and a public open house on Wednesday, June 18 at Windham Town Hall will provide an update for plans of the area. The majority of the about $31.25 million road project will be paid for through a U.S. Department of Transportation Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity or RAISE grant.
Meeting informs Windham residents about sewer installation progress

1 month ago | news.thewindhameagle.com | Dina Mendros

By Dina Mendros North Windham property and business owners learned more about how a new sewer system and wastewater facility will benefit and impact them. Windham town officials and representatives from the Portland Water District updated the group on the timeline and other matters affecting them at a public meeting on May 15 at the Windham Veterans Center.
Four candidates vie for two seats on Raymond Board of Selectmen

1 month ago | news.thewindhameagle.com | Dina Mendros

By Dina Mendros Raymond residents will choose two new Board of Selectmen on June 10. Those on the June ballot for the three-year terms include Mark Meister, Christopher Hanson, Kaela Gonzalez and Frederick Miller. Candidates share their thoughts on whether the town needs a new Public Works building; what they think about building solar farms; whether the in-person style of town meeting should be brought back; and what they think are other important issues to the town.
Two on Raymond ballot for RSU 14 board seat

1 month ago | news.thewindhameagle.com | Dina Mendros

By Dina Mendros Susan Accardi and Diana Froisland, both of Raymond, will face off for the RSU 14 Board of Directors vacancy on June 10. The position is a three-year term. Candidates told The Windham Eagle what they think about student test scores, Title lX, and their thoughts on other important issues facing the school district. Susan Accardi, 76, is divorced and has two adult children. She is a retired BSN registered nurse and served as a school nurse with RSU 14.
Letters to the Editor: SAVE Act too burdensome

Mar 27, 2025 | pressherald.com | Dina Mendros

Our democracy works best when every eligible voter, regardless of background, can make their voice heard. But the extreme SAVE Act threatens that right by imposing unnecessary and burdensome proof-of-citizenship requirements, making it significantly harder for millions of Americans to register and vote.
Correction: March 28

Mar 26, 2025 | pressherald.com | Dina Mendros

Incorrect information was provided in the March 21 edition of the Scarborough Leader for the page 1 article “Piping plovers arrive early in Scarborough, continuing trend.” The current town ordinance for dogs on the beach between May 15 and Labor Day permits dogs to be off leash under owner control before 9 a.m. We believe it’s important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with...