The other day a friend was encouraging Project GRACE to do a food collection, put out a box somewhere. When I mentioned the library had been doing that for us already for a long time, she was glad, but also genuinely surprised. She goes to the library often, but had never noticed the box by […]
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Bass Pro/Cabela’s Outdoor Fund supports Scarborough Land Trust conservation acquisition project
Bass Pro/Cabela’s Outdoor Fund awarded a $3,000 grant to the Scarborough Land Trust to protect 18 acres of land in Scarborough. The property contains forests, wetlands and 1,216 feet of frontage along Silver Brook. The protection of this property will help support the continued populations of wild Brook Trout, American Eel, Black-nosed Dace, Lake Chub, […]
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From Augusta – Grieving and responding
As we continue to experience loss, grief, anger and many other reactions to the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, I am torn between wanting to hold my colleagues and everyone in the Lewiston community in a comforting hug and feeling compelled to act. And many in our community have reached out with action items […]
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In the Know: Passport Day in Scarborough: Your questions answered
Scarborough Community Services will be hosting a Fall Passport Day to help families and individuals with their passport processing outside of the normal schedule. Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 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
Heidi Shelton has been named to Bob Jones University’s University Singers, BJU’s largest choral organization. Shelton, a resident of Scarborough, is a Freshman majoring in Nursing. Brittney Nielsen and Anthony Clavette, both of Scarborough and both in the Class of 2023, graduate from the University of Hartford. Emma MacDonald of Scarborough graduated with a Bachelor […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces new hires and promotions
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution has a new hire and five promotions across various departments. Mikey Rague has been promoted from AVP, Market Manager to VP, Market Manager at the Old Orchard Beach branch. Rague began as a Seasonal Teller, where he dedicated his time for six years before accepting a full-time position as a […]
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In the Know: Route 1 marsh resiliency project public meeting takes place Nov. 9
The Town of Scarborough is partnering with the Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT) on a resiliency project associated with the marsh crossings at Route 1 and Route 9 (Pine Point Road). There will be a public meeting on the topic on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers of […]
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In the Know: Get ready to vote
The Municipal and State of Maine elections are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. This year Election Day is on Nov. 7. Is your voter registration information up to date? Update it now to avoid waiting in line on Election Day. Voter registration is available for new voters or for […]
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From Augusta – It’s time for Maine families to enroll in CHIP
Big changes are happening in Maine’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), also known as Cub Care, this fall. CHIP will cover even more children because eligibility has increased to 300 percent of the federal poverty level, or $90,000 annually for a family of four. Maine families can also enroll their 19- and 20-year-olds in this […]
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In the Know: Town of Scarborough seeks feedback from residents
The Town of Scarborough is launching a town-wide community survey to seek feedback from residents. The survey covers questions regarding satisfaction with town services and the direction the community is headed. It is expected to be in the mailboxes of a random sample of households in town by the end of October. This survey comes […]