For those interested in advocating for the best interests of a child, the Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates March 21-24. This free, four-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may participate […]
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Holbrook at Piper Shores awarded Elite Status by U.S. News & World Report
SCARBOROUGH — Holbrook Health Center, the skilled nursing care program of Piper Shores’ lifecare retirement community in Scarboorugh, recently announced it has earned a high-performance rating and “Elite” categorization for care by U.S. News & World Report for American nursing homes. U.S. News & World Report evaluated over 15,000 skilled nursing communities and found the […]
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In the Know: Winter Safety: Be careful if using equipment that emits carbon monoxide
Recently, the evening news reported that a local contractor was overcome by carbon monoxide while operating a gasoline powered piece of equipment in a basement area, requiring transport to the emergency room. This story illustrates why everyone should be extremely careful when using a gas-powered generator or similar alternative heating or power sources. Improper operation […]
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Virtual wellness classes for improved balance offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging
BIDDEFORD — Between January and March, certified volunteer instructors with the Agewell program* of Southern Maine Agency on Aging will lead multiple sessions of wellness classes. The classes are designed for adults 60 and over with the goal to improve their overall health and wellness, especially their balance and decrease chances of falling. Current data […]
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In the Know: Public outdoor ice rink: Fun for all ages
Experience the joys of winter in Scarborough with an array of outdoor recreation spaces. Once we have sustained cold temperatures, head to our municipal skate pond for a fun activity for the family. For over three decades, Scarborough’s Community Services department has maintained an outdoor rink for skaters to enjoy during opportune winter conditions at […]
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In the Know: New year, new ways to stay active and engaged
Happy New Year to all! As many people do at the start of the new year, Scarborough Community Services is reflecting back on the past year on what we have accomplished and how we have grown. We’re assessing what went well and how we can improve our processes, procedures, and services into this new year. […]
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Letters, Jan. 6, 2023
Thanks to Scarborough Library To the editor, This is a message of gratitude for all of those who helped host the weatherization workshop held at the Scarborough Public Library (SPL) on Saturday, Nov. 19. Steffi Cox, executive director of Project G.R.A.C.E. (projectgracemaine.org), came up with the idea for a Snug It Up! workshop to educate […]
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Job Corps enrolling youth in training programs
Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Health care, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and a driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no additional […]
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New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes Winter 2023
New Ventures Maine (NVME) will offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for winter 2023. NVME self-paced and interactive online workshops are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money, according to an organization press release. The full class schedule with new […]
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Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick to reopen
BERWICK – This past summer was slated to be the 50th and final season of Hackmatack Playhouse, a performance theater in Berwick. In a shift welcomed by decades of supporters, brothers Conor and Aram Guptill have stepped in and will continue on the tradition of Hackmatack, in a role their father and grandfather held before […]