SCARBOROUGH — Despite the death of celebrated actress Betty White on Dec. 31 just days prior to what would have been her 100th birthday on Jan. 17, that didn’t stop the Enclave of Scarborough Senior Living from celebrating White’s birthday with ‘Wear it Wednesday style! From a ‘Keep it Golden luncheon’ featuring White’s favorite foods, […]
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Scarborough residents achieve academic honors
Lucien Wallace, a native of Gorham, was recently initiated into the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. Nathan Cook, of Gorham, qualified for the fall 2021 dean’s list at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Taylor Wildes, of Gorham, has been named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at […]
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Enclave of Scarborough presents Post Cane to oldest resident
Lorraine Beaulieu is this year’s recipient.
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Let’s Talk Scarborough is a new program by the Scarborough Public Library
The Scarborough Public Library will launch a new virtual program, Let’s Talk Scarborough, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Scarborough’s new police chief, Mark Holmquist, will be the first guest to be interviewed. Let’s Talk America, the Library’s civil discourse forum, is introducing Let’s Talk Scarborough to offer opportunities to hear from […]
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Sen. Brenner to host virtual public office hours Jan. 25
SCARBOROUGH — Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, will hold public office hours from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25 via Zoom. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. Sen. Brenner will give updates on the current legislative session […]
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Scarborough, Gorham residents earn academic honors.
Elyssa Johnson, Professional Nursing major, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Johnson, from Gorham, is in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Sophie Glidden and Kellie Guerette, both of Scarborough, made the dean’s list at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. […]
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VIP Tires & Service makes wishes come true with $151k Make-A-Wish® Foundation donation
VIP Tires & Service is kicking off 2022 with a donation of $151,050 to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation. The full-service automotive repair, maintenance and tire shop recently presented its largest donation ever to the charitable organization. The funds were raised by VIP’s team members and customers at their 65 locations, including in Scarborough, Saco and Biddeford, […]
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Travis Mills Foundation to honor Vietnam era veterans March 30
AUGUSTA — In recognition of National Vietnam War Veteran Day, the Travis Mills Foundation is holding a Vietnam Era Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave., Augusta. “While the Foundation’s main mission is to serve post-9/11 veterans, I’m an ardent supporter of Vietnam era veterans and […]
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From Augusta – Applying for the property tax deferral
As your state senator, advocating for children, seniors and veterans is a priority for me, and will continue to be during this legislative session. In this update, I’ll be focusing on Maine seniors, especially those who have been struggling with the burden of paying ever-increasing property taxes. Two factors contribute to this problem. First, property […]
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Scarborough Land Trust secures key properties to expand Warren Woods Preserve
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Land Trust recently completed the purchase of 55 acres comprised of two parcels neighboring the 156-acre Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve, expanding the preserve and permanently protecting a stretch of the Nonesuch River and valuable floodplain, forested wetlands, and mature forest. “Warren Woods is an area treasure,” said Rick Shinay, SLT’s […]