The district is opting for a part in-person, part remote-learning model, similar to other area districts.
Sean Murphy
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Passenger dies after jumping from moving vehicle
SCARBOROUGH—A man has died after jumping from a moving vehicle in Scarborough, according to a statement from Scarborough Police. David Sok, 23, whom police identified as being from “southern Maine,” died of injuries after an incident on Aug. 15. Police said Sok was found in the road on Route 1 in front of Dunstan Plaza […]
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Gone to the dogs: Volunteers ready puppies to be guiding eyes
A South Portland couple helps raise future guide dogs for the disabled.
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First-time federal grant to provide boost to Liberty shipyard plans
South Portland city officials hope that a $300,000 grant will help make the valuable property more attractive to future development.
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Area towns ready for nominations for local elections
CUMBERLAND COUNTY — Town clerks in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth have all announced that anyone interested in running for local office in the Nov. 3 general election may now pull nomination papers. In South Portland, officials said voters will decide on the following positions: City Council: District 1, held by Claude Morgan; District […]
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Council still on the fence over Scarborough senior housing complex
Town councilors understand the proposed new affordable housing project better now, but despite a tight timeline no decisions have been made yet.
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Cape school board approves pandemic plan, details in limbo
The school board gave permission for the district to implement a framework, but the final details still need to be worked out.
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Scarborough author pens book about women’s suffrage
A new children’s book by Elisa Boxer celebrates a pivotal moment between a mother and son that led to the passage of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote 100 years ago this month.
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Scarborough partners with Maine CDC on education program
SCARBOROUGH—The town has received a $69,000 grant from the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a COVID-19 education program that will include public education and health support and business assistance. A working group has been formed from the town’s public safety and planning departments and Scarborough Community Services and Economic Development. The program […]
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New Cash Corner fire station on time, within budget
SOUTH PORTLAND—Construction of the new $7.5 million Cash Corner fire station in South Portland is well underway, city officials said this week. A time-lapse video recorded in June shows the beginnings of the construction for the new station, which is replacing the original, 7,400-square-foot station constructed in the 1970s. City Manager Scott Morelli said he […]