SCARBOROUGH — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader’s Bid for Wishes Virtual Auction was created back in the summer of 2014 as a virtual fundraiser Facebook event in order to grant a wish for a seriously ill Maine Wish kid. Fontaine Team has been involved with fundraising for Make-A-Wish Maine since 2009. At that […]
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In the Know: Free Programs for Parks and Recreation Month
Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month this July with Scarborough Community Services. Join us for a variety of fitness and wellness events in Memorial Park throughout the month. Sessions include annual favorites like Zumba, Yoga, Bootcamp, POUND Rockout Fitness, Jazzercise, SoulFusion, and PiYo. All classes are run by local instructors who are excited to get everyone […]
Tyler Technologies announces 2022 Maine App Challenge winners
The eighth annual contest received the highest number of submissions in its history.
In the Know – Public works director retires after 25 years
Scarborough Public Works Director Mike Shaw retired this June after 25 years with the department. “Mike has been a trusted and invaluable member of my leadership team,” said Scarborough Town Manager Tom Hall. “His level of commitment to the town and its residents was unmatched and I always appreciated his positive outlook and can-do attitude. […]
Scarborough Land Trust to auction off painting by local artist
Sandy Willcox of Scarborough donated a one-of-a-kind painting of Scarborough Marsh to the Scarborough Land Trust (SLT). The painting, titled “Scarborough Marsh in Summer,” is oil-based and features a view of the marsh habitat which is ecologically and culturally important to the community. It will be auctioned off to support the land trust. Willcox wishes […]
In the Know – Spring tips for transitioning to organic lawn care
Passed in September, 2011, the Scarborough Pest Management Policy ensures that all those who use Scarborough parks, playgrounds and sports fields have greatly reduced exposure to pesticides (read more in the 2019 PMAC Report at www.scarboroughmaine.org). Families, pets, wildlife and waterways will all benefit as more and more homeowners follow the town’s example to commit […]
Community News – Oak Hill Grange celebrates 25 years with open house
Oak Hill Grange 104 celebrated 25 years of recharting, providing service to the Scarborough community and held an open house on June 2. The attendees included not only local members, but several who had been at the initial installation, which was held at the nearby First Congregational Church of Scarborough because the major overhaul of […]
Prep begins for Pine Point Fourth of July parade
Pine Point will again celebrate the Fourth of July with its traditional Parade and Fun Run for kids (ages 3 to 13). Registration for the Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. at the Engine 4 Firehouse at 12 King St. The Fun Run begins at 8:45 a.m. from the fire station and will end a […]
Hospice of Southern Maine welcomes Nathan Howell to its board of directors
SCARBOROUGH — Nathan Howell has joined the board of directors at Hospice of Southern Maine. Since 2018, Howell has served as the president of Southern Maine Health Care. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of North Star Health Alliance and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, New York. “We are delighted and fortunate that […]
Pine Point Center in Scarborough achieves 2022 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award
The national award signifies a formal commitment to continuous improvement in quality care.