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We need to do more to protect America’s elections

Less than a year out from the next presidential election, I share the deep concerns of many Maine people regarding the possibility of malicious foreign interference in our nation’s elections. We must do more to guard and protect ourselves, on all fronts, against the ways in which that interference could take place — whether it […]

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Community News: Daniel Dougherty Runs US Marine Corp Marathon

Daniel Dougherty completed the 44th annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va. and the nation’s capital on Oct. 27. Courtesy photoSCARBOROUGH — Daniel Dougherty, MBA, a financial advisor with the John Hughes practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., completed the 44th annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia and the nation’s capital on Oct. 27. […]

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Things to Do: Nov. 21 and beyond

Thursday, November 21 Scarborough Garden Club, 12:30 to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church,, Black Point Road, Scarborough. The Scarborough Garden Club will meet at 12:30 at the First Congregational Church on Black Point Road, Thursday, November 21 . Free. Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., West Scarborough Methodist Church on the corner of Route 1 and Church […]

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In the Know: Thanksgiving Fire Safety

As we approach the beginning of the holiday season it is important for everyone to remain particularly vigilant in terms of fire safety. The U.S. Fire Administration recently released a report regarding Thanksgiving fire incidents that is worth sharing. In an average year, fire departments report over 2,000 fires in residential buildings on Thanksgiving Day. […]

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Recycling, food waste collection moving to Public Works

As of Dec. 2, recycling and food waste collection will be moved to Scarborough Public Works at 20 Washington Ave. The current location on Bessey School Drive will no longer be used. Public Works made the decision to move the containers because of excessive illegal dumping at the current location, which has cost the town […]