In recognition of its “dedication to culinary excellence and innovative educational collaborations in the senior living sector,” the Culinary Institute of America approved retirement community Piper Shores as an externship site, according to a facility statement. s, Maine’s only nonprofit life plan retirement community, announced today that it has achieved a significant milestone by becoming […]
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Genealogical Society meets online March 2
The Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society is offering a free online (Zoom) meeting on Saturday, March 2 beginning at 1 p.m. The program will feature Kathleen Ayers, a retired register of probate from Kennebec County, who will present a workshop titled, Maine’s County Probate Courts. She will give an overview of records in Maine’s County […]
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New School Building Advisory Committee holds first meeting
The newly-formed School Building Advisory Committee is an ad hoc advisory committee charged with assisting the Board of Education and Town Council with the development of a solution to the current and projected K-8 school space deficiencies. It held its first meeting Feb. 12 at the Public Safety Building. The committee The Town and School […]
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Community News Feb. 23
17 acts perform at music boosters fundraiser The Scarborough Music Boosters hosted their annual fundraising event showcasing the varied talents of Scarborough Middle School and hgh school students on Feb. 9. The evening featured 17 different acts, including a circus act, comedy routine, instrumental music, singers, and rock bands, and was hosted by emcees Tim […]
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In the Know: Passport Day in Scarborough takes place March 2
Scarborough Community Services will be hosting our spring Passport Day to help families and individuals with their passport processing outside of the normal schedule. Scheduled for Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Services Hub (418 Payne Road), staff will assist with accepting new passport applications and minor passport renewals. […]
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Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
Zachory Strzegowski, of Scarborough, graduated from The University of Tampa on Friday, Dec. 15. Strzegowski received a Bachelor of Science in Management. Local Emmanuel College students making the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester include: Jillian Feyler of Gorham, Connor Donnelly of Gorham, Sawyer McFadden of Scarborough, and Claudia Peterson of Gorham. The University […]
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From Augusta – Understanding the proposed Reproductive Rights Amendment to the Maine Constitution
A proposal to amend the Maine Constitution to protect reproductive autonomy has been presented to the Maine Legislature this session. LD 780, “Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy,” sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic, is Maine’s response to the US Supreme Court decision, Dobbs […]
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New national public health strategy to combat rising cases of tick-borne diseases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released the National Public Health Strategy to Prevent and Control Vector-Borne Diseases in People. This national strategy was required as part of the Kay Hagan Tick Act that was authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, and signed […]
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Len Libby Candies and Scarborough Police pair up for Valentine’s Day ‘Cupid Cops’ program
Len Libby Candies and the Scarborough Police Department paired up to “spread a little love” in the community and deliver nearly 90 boxes of chocolates to residents in the community who have lost a loved one over the past two years. Through its police officer and other department personnel delivered the chocolates on Valentine’s Day. […]
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American Heart Association encourages all Mainers to learn CPR this February – American Heart Month
During February – American Heart Month – the American Heart Association, a voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all, is urging all Maine families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With more than 350,0000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, including 23,000 children, CPR is a […]