This measure is designed to save money for municipalities and taxpayers.
Catherine Bart
South Portland council supports grantmaking program
The program would support artists who are engaging with their local communities.
New recycling law takes aim at corporate packaging
The measure is designed to save money for municipalities and taxpayers.
Council to amend Marijuana Establishment Ordinance
SCARBOROUGH — In August, the Scarborough Town Council will host a public hearing and final vote on amendments to the Marijuana Establishment Ordinance, which includes language on odor mitigation, which has been an issue of concern. On July 21, councilors spoke in favor of the recommended amendments, having been approved by the Scarborough Ordinance Committee […]
Sunscreen dispenser deployed at Crescent Beach
A grant provided for the placement of dispensers at 11 state parks in Maine.
OTELCO announces fiber internet expansion to Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Telecommunications provider OTELCO announced on July 1 that the business is investing in fiber internet infrastructure in Maine communities, including Scarborough. OTELCO is making a $33 million investment in fiber-to-the-premise infrastructure, and Scarborough could see this in about 1,650 locations throughout the town, the company said. Fiber is designed to transmit data, unlike […]
Land Trust announces summer programs and events
SCARBOROUGH — New to the Scarborough Land Trust this summer are programs taking place on its land preserves, where people of all ages can find something. On July 16, the land trust hosted a stream exploration workshop, open to people age 6 and up, at Silver Brook on Broadturn Farm. Led by Becca Ferguson, education […]
Healthy Living for ME workshop
SCARBOROUGH — Beginning in August, Healthy Living for ME will offer a remote workshop on chronic pain, a free program open to all Mainers. The telephone class is scheduled to run Aug. 16 through Sept. 27, running once a week, said an announcement from Healthy Living for ME, a network lead entity of a community […]