SCARBOROUGH — Scott Townsend is celebrating 20 years in the real estate business. Specializing in residential, vacation and luxury real estate in greater Scarborough since 2001, Townsend has proven himself to be a leader in the industry, according to a company statement. Townsend says he attributes a great deal of his success to the outstanding […]
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Pingree announces $500K+ in grants to support Maine firefighters
WASHINGTON, DC — Four Maine fire departments will receive a total of $502,878 in grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), according to a statement from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine). In this fiscal year, the AFG Program will award $319.5 million to an estimated 2,000 eligible fire […]
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Sen. Brenner, Rep. Terry to host public office hours in Gorham
Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, and Rep. Maureen “Mo” Terry, D-Gorham, will hold public office hours from 3 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20 at the Baxter Memorial Library in Gorham. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. […]
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Volunteers measure health of Scarborough Marsh
The Scarborough Marsh is a precious natural resource and its health is a prime concern to the community. Friends of Scarborough Marsh (FOSM) volunteers are monitoring its current and future health by participating in the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Volunteer River Monitoring Program (VRMP). Volunteers dedicate time gathering data from local rivers and […]
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Jennifer Goff achieves Ameriprise private wealth advisor status
SCARBOROUGH — Jennifer Goff, CFP®, MBA, with Hughes Wealth Advisors a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has become an Ameriprise Financial Private Wealth Advisor. Goff with an office in Scarborough, is among the 18 percent of approximately 10,000 Ameriprise financial advisors to achieve this status. Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisors provide personalized […]
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Noël Bonam named new state director of AARP Maine
Noël Bonam joins the organization today as the new state director for AARP Maine. He succeeds Lori Parham, who served in the role for nearly 10 years and accepted a new position in AARP’s national Government Affairs office in May. Noël Bonam brings extensive experience in leadership development, stakeholder engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion practice […]
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Maggie Ferland Joins Fontaine Family Team
SCARBOROUGH —Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has added Maggie Ferland to the team at their Auburn location. The company also has an office in Scarborough. Maggie grew up in Poland and attended Poland Regional High School. She is currently continuing her education at Central Maine Community College, studying Business Administration and Management and […]
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Forbes names Town & County one of Maine’s Best-in-State credit unions
SCARBOROUGH — Forbes, in partnership with the research firm, Statista, has released its annual list of ‘Best Credit Unions’ by State, and Town & Country Federal Credit Union was one of only three credit unions statewide to make the list and the only one headquartered south of Augusta to receive the prestigious designation. This marks […]
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Public safety reminder for consumer fireworks use in Scarborough
As the 4th of July approaches, please be aware of the Town of Scarborough’s Consumer Fireworks Ordinance and recent amendments made to acceptable use areas: • Fireworks can only be set off on July 3 and 4 and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. • Use of fireworks is […]
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Online art auction for Presente! Maine’s ICE bail fund
From June 27 to June 29, Mainers for Humane Immigration will hold an online art auction at: https://app.galabid.com/icebailart/items to raise money for Presente! Maine’s ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Bail Fund. A week ago, five men were picked up by state police on Route 295 outside Gardiner, and then transferred to Border Patrol, because they […]