LD 2084 would continue to fund programs that support victims of violent crimes, including those impacted by the Lewiston shooting.
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Local residents make academic honors
Jacqueline Foley of Scarborough and Kellie Guerette of Scarborough made the fall 2023 dean’s list at Stonehill College. Local students making the fall semester 2023 dean’s list at Springfield College include: Sophia Brooks from Scarborough, who has a primary major of Exer Sci/Pre-AT; Kyle Ouillette from Gorham, who has a primary major of Movement & […]
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Luminaries light up the night in Scarborough Dec. 16
The third annual luminary night fundraiser held by the Windward Heights neighborhood, the Leighton Farms neighborhood, and the Abigail Way neighborhood took place Dec. 16, according to resident Stacey Woidt. Almost 2,000 white luminary bags were lit along the streets at 4:30 p.m. and residents walked through their neighborhood to view the luminaries. The fundraiser […]
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In the Know: Scarborough community grapples with the impact of historic storms and flooding
Town staff worked long days and nights in support of our coastal neighborhoods during back-to-back storms on Jan. 10 and 13 that brought historic tides and flooding to many areas of town. Scarborough’s coastal neighborhoods were particularly affected with more significant damages to both public infrastructure and personal property damage. Both storms required an “all […]
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Portland Water District Trustees approve combined $108.7 million operating and capital budget for 2024
Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees approved a combined $60.1 million water and wastewater operating budget and a $48.6 million capital budget for 2024 at the Nov. 27, public meeting. The capital budget allocates $13.4 million to water projects, $9.4 million of that to replace aging water mains. An additional $32.8 million is targeted for […]
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Ecomaine challenges Maine students to innovate and upcycle waste
Maine’s sustainable waste management leader encourages students to repurpose waste items into usable creations, diverting them from landfills.
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From Augusta – Victims of Crime Act funding supports essential services
The second legislative session is back in full swing, and I am excited about the work I’ll conduct as senate chair of the Judiciary Committee this year. A large focus of my work this session is addressing the shortfall in the funding Maine receives through the federal formula-based Victims of Crime Act. The Victims of […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Rachel Frizzle, resident of Scarborough, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project titled “Reykjavik Reflections: Passing On Our Experiences in Iceland.” Local students named to the Husson University President’s List, Dean’s List and […]
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Community News
Author visits library to discuss addition book Local author Michael Naylor will be visiting the South Portland Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.to talk about his book “The Alchemy of the Enneagram in Transforming Addiction: A Guide for Professionals Helping Men Recover Their Lives.” Written for professionals in the addiction field, the […]
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Dr. Ian Durham speaks at astronomy club meeting
At the Astronomical Society of Northern New England’s meeting Jan. 5, Dr. Ian Durham. His topic; Measuring Time & Space; the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Durham is both a past president of ASNNE, and a professor and chair of Physics at Saint Anselm College. He is also a member of the Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi). His […]