The Town Council will bring the matter back up in September.
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Scarborough summer camp struggling to find staff for the season
Families struggling to find summer camp openings.
Mayor Deqa Dhalac is vying for a seat in the legislature
Dhalac will face Republican Michael Dougherty in November.
South Portland City Council considers rent rules
A third workshop on rent stabilization is scheduled for Sept. 27.
Avian influenza causing outbreak in coastal communities
Avian flu viruses normally spread among wild water birds, like ducks and geese. These viruses can also spread to domestic poultry, like chickens and guinea hens.
Potential redevelopment of Kettle Cove State Park discussed
No timeline has been set on if the project will move forward.
Hinckley Park tests positive for toxic algae for the fourth straight year
In July 2020, the South Portland Parks and Recreation Department posted warning signs and closed the park to the public when staff members noticed the algae.
Costco goes before the Scarborough Planning Board for a formal site plan review
The Planning Board wants a turning lane into the Costco gas station to help with traffic concerns.
Scarborough Public Works holds public meeting on Spurwink Road project
The Town Council approved phase one last month.
Scarborough Public Works collaborating with other towns to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough Public Works have collaborated with Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Biddeford to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days for a number of years. Scarborough Public Works is again taken part in a collaborative, multi-town opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste materials with the communities of Biddeford and Saco. This is […]