Scarborough student nominated to US Naval Academy Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced that Lucas N. Wright of Scarborough has accepted an offer to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Pingree nominated Wright to the Academy in December. “I want to attend the Naval Academy because I realize that it will make me the […]
February 2020
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Raymond rec director eager to build department
Joe Crocker said he will create the recreation department “organically” rather than imposing decisions on residents.
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Posted inFeatured Property, Real Estate
For Your Money: Simple Income from 2-Units in Urban Areas
The multi-family dream: cover a mortgage and more with rental income. More units may bring in more money, but also more management and maintenance. Think modest: an owner-occupied 2-unit saves time, labor and money.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Schools in Lakes Region struggle with student homelessness
Living in an area with a lack of resources, the districts must piece together help for their students.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: Feb. 14
Think Summerfest Registration is open for businesses, individuals and community organizations who want to participate in this year’s Summerfest. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services at a business expo booth. Crafters can display their wares in the craft and vendor fair. Community organizations are welcome to set up […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Downtown Portland driving ban could help reduce state’s carbon footprint
Cutting transportation-related emissions would also involve shuttles to parking garages and incentives to buy electric vehicles.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Chellie Pingree: As we celebrate women’s suffrage, we must fight to protect democracy
We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Completion of public safety building is near
The end is in sight! Excitement is growing in our police, fire and dispatch community as the completion of the new Public Safety Building is nearly within reach. If you have driven by the site lately, you have probably noticed the exterior landscape and hardscape treatments that were installed just prior to winter, and watched […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough students earn top honors
SCARBOROUGH — A number of Scarborough residents have been to the dean’s list at the university they attend. Kathryn Carder was named to the dean’s list at Miami University for the 2019 fall semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within their division for first semester 2019-2020 […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
David Stearns wins prestigious Dale Carnegie® award
SCARBOROUGH — A local man has been awarded the Highest Performance in Sales Training Delivery Quality, according to Dale Carnegie® Maine, the highest annual achievement given globally to top-performing Dale Carnegie® sales trainers. David Stearns, working at a franchise in Scarborough, received the award at the recent Dale Carnegie® North America Regional Convention held in Austin, […]