SCARBOROUGH — Holbrook Health Center, the skilled nursing care component of Piper Shores’ lifecare retirement community, earned a high-performance rating and “Elite” categorization for short term rehabilitation and long-term care by U.S. News & World Report for American nursing homes, according to a statement from the center. To develop this ranking, the publication evaluated over […]
Leader Briefs
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
ecomaine reminds Mainers to keep recycling right during the holiday season
Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes are among recyclable items, but wreaths, trees, Styrofoam, and string lights are not.
advertisement
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
25th annual Maine International Film Festival opens submissions
The Maine Film Center (MFC) has opened submissions for the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). The festival is scheduled for July 8-17 and will be hosted at Railroad Square Cinema, the Waterville Opera House, and online. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the festival, which was founded in Waterville in 1998. Festival […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies, Uncategorized
Maine State Treasurer, Bangor Savings Bank launches Maine ABLE Benefit Checking for people with disabilities
Bangor Savings Bank introduced its newest product, the first of its kind in the nation, Maine ABLE Benefit CheckingSM. The account was created for people with disabilities to allow greater accessibility to financial products and services, while protecting eligibility for federal and State of Maine means-tested benefits. Historically, individuals receiving benefits such as Supplemental Security […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Town & Country FCU president: Cooperative Model can help with affordable housing
SCARBOROUGH — At a session during the 2021 Maine Affordable Housing Conference, held virtually Oct. 20, Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s President and CEO David Libby, discussed the ‘cooperative model’ as an option in helping provide more affordable housing in Maine. MaineHousing coordinated the two-day conference on Oct. 20-21. Libby was one of three […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Brookie Awards program accepting nominations for Maine’s young environmental leaders
Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Brookie Awards, an awards program focused on elevating the voices and work of the rising generation of environmental leaders in Maine. A diverse group of six young changemakers are honored every two years for their demonstrated leadership, creativity, collaboration, and impact for a cleaner, healthier […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Central Maine Power improves power reliability in Scarborough
The Dunstan-area substation is complete.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Sidecar – Wine, Whiskey and Tapas Bar opens at Station Square in Gorham
Gorham has a new attraction in the clock tower at Station Square: Sidecar Wine, Whiskey & Tapas Bar. Located on the top floor, patrons will be able to listen to live music, enjoy daily specials and join in for weekly karaoke fun all in a sleek new locale. Enjoy a cocktail and an appetizer on […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Town & Country FCU holds ‘virtual’ event to award $25,000 to local nonprofits
SCARBOROUGH — Although the high-fives and accolades were ‘virtual’ for the second straight year, the impact of the $25,000 in grants provided by Town & Country Federal Credit Union is very ‘real’. At a special event, held ‘virtually’ out of an abundance of caution, the credit union announced the 2021 grant recipients, including one from […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Dawn Dubuc joins Fontaine Family Team
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader is pleased to announce the addition of Dawn Dubuc to the team at their Auburn location. The company also has an office in Scarborough. Dawn grew up in Lewiston and attended Lewiston High School. She then worked at Fontaine HVAC for many years as well as the Health […]