Join Scarborough Land Trust at Fuller Farm Preserve on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. when Maine amateur astronomer James Shields will be the guide of the night sky. He will discuss the lore behind the constellations and how the ancients used the night sky to tell time, the start of the seasons, and navigate. Telescopes […]
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From Augusta – Celebrating Women’s History Month; honoring the legacy of Samantha Smith
March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate, honor and study the historic contributions that women have made to our state and nation. This year, I was pleased to sponsor legislation honoring Samantha Smith, a young Mainer and peace activist who became known as “America’s Youngest Ambassador.” The bill would rename Exit 45 […]
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In the Know – Property tax relief for Scarborough residents
The town of Scarborough provides a measure of property tax relief through different programs to qualified individuals; most programs are administered through the state, while others are applied at the local level. Explore the Assessing Department section of the town of Scarborough website, www.scarboroughmaine.org. Use the Tax Relief page to learn more about these tax […]
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From Augusta – It’s time to say no to sexual violence
It’s been 21 years since the Boston Globe alerted the nation to the extent of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church in Boston. That article was only the beginning of the revelations about the Catholic Church globally. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to child sexual […]
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Community News – Kiwanis meeting features A Family for ME recruiter
The Scarborough Kiwanis Club announced that its lunchtime speaker for Friday, March 10, will be Stephanie Eklund, recruiter specialist for A Family for ME. A Family for ME works to raise awareness of the need for foster and adoptive families for Maine children. Scarborough Kiwanis meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are […]
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Local students earn academic achievements
Local students who have been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. include: Ryan Desanctis of Gorham, and AJ McGrath of Scarborough. The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year include: Andrew […]
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Town & Country FCU launches new on-demand translation services partnering with House of Language
To highlight its continued commitment to find innovative solutions to better serve consumers, Town & Country Federal Credit Union has entered into a new partnership with the House of Languages to provide on-demand phone and video translation services as well as scheduled in-person options. Through the new partnership, translation services for more than 30 languages […]
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240 Strings presents free concert March 10
240 Strings will present a free community concert on March 10 at 7 p.m. at First Parish Church in Portland. The Portland Piano Trio will play music by Johannes Brahms and jazz-based composer David Baker, and some 240 Strings students will also perform. The Portland Piano Trio, recognized as “among the city’s must-hear groups” by […]
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Travis Mills Foundation to host Vietnam era veterans breakfast
AUGUSTA — The Travis Mills Foundation will ‘Welcome Home’ Vietnam era veterans with its annual Vietnam Era Veterans Breakfast, 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 29 at the Augusta Civic Center. The event is free, but veterans must sign up for tickets at: http://give.classy.org/vietnamveteranbreakfast; each veteran can bring one guest for free. Vietnam-era veterans hold a special […]
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In the Know: Annual Passport Day takes place in Scarborough March 4
The Scarborough Community Services office has assisted the U.S. Department of State with the acceptance of U.S. passport applications for the past 10 years, and each year the need continues to grow. Passports applications are accepted at the Community Services Hub, located at 418 Payne Road in Scarborough, by appointment only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and […]