Students in both school districts went back for their first days in school since the pandemic closed area school buildings in March.
Sean Murphy
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough FD marks National Preparedness Month
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Fire Department is encouraging everyone to take part in National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Disasters don’t wait, make your plan today.” Chief Michael Thurlow said each week of the month has a different theme. Week 1 (Sept. 1-5) is about making a plan for handling an emergency, including where […]
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Dunkin’ owners deny claims in transgender harassment lawsuit
SCARBOROUGH — The parent company of a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Scarborough is denying claims that a former employee was harassed or fired based on his transgender status, according to a Sept. 8 court filing. Kye Hubbard, of Westbrook, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Maine on July 1, alleging he was harassed […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
SoPo mulls moratorium on development
City officials are responding to concerns that too much development is causing too much damage to the environment.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Renewable energy grant awarded to Scarborough farm
SCARBOROUGH — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has announced new grants from the USDA totaling $21,343 that will be used to build solar panels on two locations, including a farm in Scarborough. In addition to a solar panel project in Richmond, the grants will pay for the purchase and installation of a 23.7 kilowatt solar array […]
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Scarborough to expand daycare options during pandemic, teachers still worried
Town officials are trying to make up for a loss of capacity caused by the pandemic, but some teachers are still being forced to choose between their own children and their students.
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Scarborough responding to increase in homelessness
COVID-19 has led to an influx in people seeking assistance, officials said.
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SMCC gets support to assist students with disabilities
The $2.6 million grant allows the college to expand current offerings for students with physical or learning disabilities.
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
SoPo, Westbrook program examines recycle bins, contamination
The program allows ecomaine interns to examine people’s trash and educate residents on proper recycling
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Cape decides on hybrid school plan, start date
The School Board voted unanimously to accept the hybrid plan after the district made changes to ventilation systems in the school buildings.