This spring, the Assessing Department is conducting a town-wide revaluation to ensure greater assessment equity for all of its taxpayers. A revaluation is the process of updating real property values to reflect their current market value (i.e., to maintain reasonable estimates of what each property could sell for on the open market). This is the […]
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Don’t fall victim to scam from supposed ‘friend’
If a friend asks for a favor, you do it, no questions asked. Right? Time to rethink that policy. In this new con, a scammer poses as a friend asking for a simple favor. The email is so convincing that BBB staff almost fell for it! How the scam works You get an email that […]
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Scarborough Historical Society & Museum hopes to restore school tour program
For many years, Scarborough school children studying Scarborough history visited the Scarborough Historical Society & Museum for special educational tours. In addition to visiting the museum’s exhibits, students were shown how early games were played, how corn was popped in an earlier time, and how children used small chalk boards instead of paper. They got […]
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$750,000 Gift from Town & Country Federal Credit Union will createnew Esports Arena and support Esports program at the USM
GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine will be building an Esports arena its Gorham campus thanks to a $750,000 gift from Town & Country Federal Credit Union to the USM Foundation. Town & Country, Maine’s second-largest credit union with 40,000 members, will be the founding sponsor of the popular Esports program, which is now […]
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In the Know: Grant supports efforts on Scarborough’s unhoused population
Last year, the Town of Scarborough secured a $15,000 Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assess the unhoused population in Scarborough. Funding was allocated to first conduct a grassroots field assessment, including in-depth conversations with those unhoused, then, to develop policy and strategy from the data collected. In July 2023, the Town of […]
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Many eligible Maine people could overlook valuable tax credits this tax season
At tax time, which began Jan. 29, hundreds of Maine people are eligible to receive federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) and Child Tax Credits, which can provide a much-needed income boost and reduce any federal taxes owed. But, not everyone is aware of their eligibility. People who worked in 2023 could qualify […]
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Piper Shores resident John Thompson honored with MBE award From King Charles III for outstanding service to Masiphumelele, South Africa
Recognized with prestigious “Member of the Order of the British Empire Award” for 25 years of service to South Africa, John Thompson and his wife Carol celebrate the impact of their nonprofit.
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In the Know: Bringing community together: Keeping our neighbors warm
Keeping warm — that’s the challenge of Maine winters. For some of our neighbors, the choices are acute: eat or heat. Fill a prescription or fill the oil tank. Even lowering the thermostat to near 60 and putting on extra layers isn’t enough for some to get by, especially when the weather is cold and […]
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Nature Notes: Winter wonders – how Maine’s survive the cold
Winter in Maine unveils a magical world of snow-covered landscapes and icy lakes. Though beautiful, Maine’s winters are known for their length and brutality. Often, as I gaze over frozen fields from the warmth of my home, I wonder how our local wildlife survives. In particular, I marvel at the resilience of our resident birds, […]
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Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
Logan Hoffman of Gorham, was named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Cedarville University. Margaret Goodson, of Gorham, made the Mississippi State University fall 2023 Deans’ List. Abigail Mosher of Scarborough, was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Mosher is majoring in Exercise Science. Michael Darasz of Gorham majoring in […]