The Sullivan Tire Family promoted of Joseph M. Zaccheo to president and CEO of Sullivan Tire Company. Founded in 1955, Sullivan Tire has 111 locations throughout New England and is family owned and operated. There are several Maine locations, including in Scarborough and Biddeford. Zaccheo, has been a part of the Sullivan Tire team for […]
Leader Briefs
Income, growth, capital preservation: Finding your balance
You can’t blame people for wanting it all, substantial portfolio income coupled with sustained capital growth, all with no risk to principal. Experienced investors know that the financial markets don’t work that way, that reward is a function of risk, and prices go down as well as up. Inflation The “elephant in the room” for […]
Saco & Biddeford Savings welcomes new board member
SACO/SCARBOROUGH — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, Maine’s oldest bank, has recently added of Daryl J. Cady, MBA, CPA to its board of directors. Cady is the current CEO of Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough, where she leads two locations, 150 employees and 140 volunteers. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience […]
Sen. Brenner congratulates Scarborough resident on confirmation to Maine Ethics Commission
AUGUSTA — On March 31, the Maine Senate confirmed Stacey D. Neumann, Esq., of Scarborough, to the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. After voting in support of her confirmation, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, joined Neumann and her family to congratulate her on the confirmation. “I know Stacey is imminently qualified to serve […]
Brenner bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance signed into law
AUGUSTA – A bill to help homeowners afford flood insurance from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on March 16. The bill, LD 1809, “An Act To Allow Exceptions to the Height Limitations under the Shoreland Zoning Laws,” will help owners of shoreline property protect their homes and afford […]
UScellular pledging up to $13 million to help maine youth connect
Access to reliable connectivity causes a divide between youth who have access and those who do not. Currently, 35 percent of low-income households lack any access to broadband service at home. This leads to an issue known as the “homework gap” among students who lack proper internet access. To close this gap, UScellular has launched […]
Scott & Sunny Townsend Team adds new hire
Jessica Markley has joined the the Scott & Sunny Townsend Team as a buyer specialist. Jessica is a Maine native, born and raised in Portland. She joins the team with over 15 years of customer service and management experience in the hair and beauty industry. Jessica’s natural ability to listen and understand clients’ needs makes […]
Scarborough accepted, met challenge to raise $25,000 to keep neighbors for warmth!
The town exceeded the goal and raised over $26,000.
Sen. Brenner shares MDOT work plan for Scarborough bridge and road projects
AUGUSTA — Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for the towns of Scarborough and Gorham has been released. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects. “I’m excited to share the upcoming projects that […]
Rebecca Ricker joins Fontaine Family Team
SCARBOROUGH — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has added Rebecca Ricker to the team at their Auburn location. The company also has an office in Scarborough Rebecca primarily grew up in Litchfield and attended Oak Hill High School and Gardiner Area High School. She continued her education at Perdue University, graduating with a Bachelor […]