Holiday season is quickly approaching, turning our attention to gatherings, hosting, and preparations. Here are some quick reminders and items of note from the Town of Scarborough during this busy time of year. Election Results The Scarborough Municipal Election was held on Nov. 8, 2022. The municipal ballot included candidates for Town Council, Board of […]
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Scarborough police transition to new uniforms
SCARBOROUGH — Next time you see a police officer in Scarborough, you may not recognize them. That because the Scarborough Police Department is in the process of transitioning to new uniforms. The uniforms are navy blue with heather gray accents. Officers will not be allowed to wear external ballistic vest carriers. “The ballistic vest is […]
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ecomaine opens call for 2023 eco-Excellence Award nominations
Portland-based recycling and waste manager to celebrate leaders in sustainability from across Maine.
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Digital literacy offerings at the Scarborough Public Library expand
SCARBOROUGH — Hands-free listening by accessing podcasts and books on a mobile device will be the focus of the Scarborough Public Library’s latest digital literacy offering. Free and open to the public, this brand-new course will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the library’s meeting room. The Library’s “Hands-Free Listening: Podcasts […]
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From Augusta – Participating in American democracy
On Election Day, as municipal clerks, staff and volunteers from Kittery to Fort Kent set out in the early morning hours to open polling places at 7 a.m., they were treated to the wondrous sight of a total lunar eclipse. It was beautiful and moving – and brought up the same feelings I had throughout […]
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Scarborough 7th grade girls soccer club win state championship
Scarborough Soccer Club’s D1 U13G team repeated as SoccerMaine State Champs recently in a 3-0 win over Falmouth. They earned cleaned sheets during their play-off run this fall. The two years in a row state champions had an undefeated season winning all games but one which was a tie. Pictured, from left, top row, are: […]
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Scarborough events
Nov. 19, Saturday 3rd Annual Craft Fair At the Hub (co-working space) on Route 77 in the plaza next to CVS in Cape Elizabeth to take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Friday Christmas Marketplace at Bar Mills Community Church, takes place 4 to 7 p.m. at 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. […]
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Local residents achieve academic accolades
Caitlin McCutcheon of Gorham has been inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society at College of the Holy Cross, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915. McCutcheon is one of 34 new inductees this year, who exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service.
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Town & Country FCU brings nonprofit ‘neighbors’ together to award record-setting amount of nearly $27,000 in grants
SCARBOROUGH – After being held virtually the past two years, nominees from the 25 nonprofits up for grants from Town & Country’s Federal Credit Union’s 2022 ‘Better Neighbor Fund’ gathered in person for a special reception on Nov. 9, at the credit union’s headquarters in Scarborough as this year’s recipients were announced. In 2010, Town […]
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Snug It Up” Home Weatherization & Heating Resources Workshop takes place at Scarborough Public Library
The free event takes place Saturday, Nov. 19.