SCARBOROUGH — Timothy Thorsen, a retired U.S. Marine colonel, has announced he is running to represent the people of Senate District 30 in the Maine Senate. The district includes the entire town of Gorham and part of Scarborough. “Now is the time when concerned citizens need to step up to serve. I am ready to […]
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Scarborough Land Trust welcomes new board member
The Scarborough Land Trust has added Tom Nolan to its Board of Directors. Nolan was born and raised in Butler, a rural town in Pennsylvania. He spent a lot of time playing outside, all year long, and especially loved winter. He was involved in Scouting and is an Eagle Scout. He graduated from the University […]
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Fontaine Family Team celebrates award recipients
On Feb. 10, 2022, Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader held and celebrated their Annual Awards Banquet at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn. Fontaine Family Team helped 593 families who needed to buy and sell property in 2021. Entertainment during the banquet included performances by team members Cindy Morin, David Foster and Steve Miller […]
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David Foster receives Silver Level Producer Award
David Foster, Realtor at Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader, was recently recognized at the Fontaine Awards event that took place at The Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. David received the Silver Level Producer Award for his accomplishments in 2021. He also earned membership in Fontaine’s Ambassadors’ Council. David serves areas in Biddeford/Saco and […]
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People sought to be on Maine Recovery Council
Augusta — Attorney General Aaron M. Frey is looking for three individuals to appoint to the Maine Recovery Council. The purpose of the Maine Recovery Council is to distribute funds received from settlements for opioid abatement purposes. The Attorney General is seeking letters of interest from individuals with some or all of the following qualifications: […]
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Community meeting on Scarborough’s climate change and resiliency priorities takes place Feb. 23
Scarborough will hold a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. to allow the public an opportunity to weigh in on Scarborough’s climate change and resiliency priorities. Town staff will provide an overview of vulnerable infrastructure and there will also be time for participants to suggest additional priorities. Scarborough is looking to apply for […]
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NRCS selects new district conservationist for Cumberland and York Counties
SCARBOROUGH —The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has selected Luis Aponte as new district conservationist for Cumberland and York Counties. Aponte, who most recently served as an NRCS District Conservationist for Oxford County, started his new position on Feb. 13, and is based at the Scarborough Field Office. He replaces long-time District Conservationist Wayne Munroe […]
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Boyle is sworn into the Maine House of Representatives
AUGUSTA – Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, was sworn into office on Jan. 18 by Gov. Janet Mills after winning a special election on Jan. 11. Boyle now serves House District 27, the seat previously held by Rep. Kyle Bailey, who resigned in October. “It’s great to be back in the State House,” said Boyle. “I […]
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Scarborough appoints Rich C. Kindelan as new fire chief
Richard Kindelan, who is currently serving as a deputy fire chief for the Town of Scarborough, has been named to succeed Fire Chief B. Michael Thurlow as Scarborough’s new fire chief/EMA director. Chief Thurlow is retiring in January 2022, after over 20 years as chief and nearly 46 years of total service to the department. […]