The rebates are designed to help Maine people save money this winter.
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Vet to Vet Maine recruiting veteran volunteers to help other vets
Veterans Day often inspires Maine’s veterans to give back to their fellow veterans. Vet to Vet Maine, a nonprofit that connects volunteer veterans with vulnerable veterans who need a friend, is recruiting volunteers statewide after recently launching an interactive online volunteer peer companion training course. Veterans who would like to become volunteer peer companions or […]
Scarborough Police to take back drugs on Oct. 29
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, — U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day — the Scarborough Police Department will be one of the multiple sites across the state and around the nation that will accept unwanted and unused medication. “Unused prescription drugs that collect in our homes can […]
Ketcha Outdoors hires Maine nonprofitleader Laragh Kavanaugh as executive director
SCARBOROUGH — Laragh Kavanaugh as the new executive director for the organization for Ketcha Outdoors. Laragh brings over 20 years of leadership experience to the role of executive director, both as an outdoor educator and as a director at an international nonprofit. From guiding youth wilderness expeditions for Outward Bound, to leading international programs in […]
Scarborough Memorial Cemetery will be an official location for the 2022 National Wreaths Across America Day
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Memorial Cemetery and the Dunstan Cemetery in Scarborough will be joining in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as official locations for 2022 national nonprofit Wreaths Across America tour. This is the first year that these cemeteries will participate in this national program. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture […]
Scarborough family donates $500K to Maine Medical Center’s Capital Campaign
Five Scarborough siblings honor their late parents and give back to their community.
Make-A-Wish Maine awarded $5,000 from Champoux Insurance Agency through Liberty Mutual Insurance Company® and Safeco Insurance® 2022 Make More Happen™ Awards
The community’s support can help double the donation to $10,000 by sharing the story on social media.
October is Fire Prevention Month
The Great Chicago Fire began on Oct. 8, 1871 and burned for 27 hours eventually ending on Oct. 9 resulting in the deaths of 300 people. This fire left 90,000 people homeless and destroyed 17,400 structures. In 1911, on the 40th anniversary of this tragic event, the Fire Marshal’s Association of North America began an […]
Job Corps will train youth for free
Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no additional cost. Job […]
‘Turning to God with St. Francis and St. John Paul II’ takes place at Scarborough church
SCARBOROUGH – Sisters Francesca Silver and Christianna Hamman to present “Turning to God with St. Francis and St. John Paul II” at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Hall, located at 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough, on Saturday Oct. 22 at 9:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. An annual event, this year’s Fall Mission will […]