A curbside, take-out bean supper will take place June 19 between 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the West Scarborough United Methodist Church at 656 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough. The meal features baked pea beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, brown bread, rolls, and dessert. The cost is $8 per meal.
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Scarborough residents earn academic honors
William Armishaw of Scarborough, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Armishaw was initiated at University of Maine. Thomas Marshall, of Scarborough, graduated from The University of Tampa on May 8. Marshall graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication, […]
Be watershed friendly sign placed on Scarborough roads
The Friends of Scarborough Marsh and the Scarborough Department of Public Works recently collaborated to install 10 “Be Watershed Friendly” signs along local roadways in Scarborough. The sign locations were selected to highlight the boundaries of the Scarborough Marsh Watershed, which is the drainage basin that supplies fresh water to the Scarborough Marsh. Being watershed […]
Nature journaling workshop takes place at Pleasant Hill Preserve in Scarborough
Join the Scarborough Land Trust and Sherrie York on Saturday, June 5, at Pleasant Hill Preserve for a Nature Journaling workshop. Nature journaling, also known as field sketching, is a valuable tool for artists, scientists, gardeners, travelers, and anyone who wants to connect more personally with the world around them, according to a land trust […]
Veteran becomes engineer, teacher overseas
Born and raised in Medina, New York, Horace Bird has fond memories of growing up with his twin sister, Helen, and four other siblings. The kids helped with chores on the family farm. Horace even had a pet raccoon, Rebel, that rode around on his shoulder. He had much fun playing with his brothers and […]
Scarborough library hosts panel discussion: How to Celebrate Our Youth Who Identify as 2SLGBTQIA+
On Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m., the Scarborough Public Library will offer a webinar entitled: How to Celebrate Our Youth Who Identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus …) This virtual panel discussion for adults only (parents, guardians, foster parents, grandparents and caregivers) will provide a supportive space […]
Catholic Church schedule for Scarborough, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish (comprised of St. Bartholomew in Cape Elizabeth, St. John in South Portland, and St. Maximilian Kolbe in Scarborough) continues to adapt to the pandemic and its changing dynamics. Weekday Mass schedule • Monday 8 a.m. at St. Bartholomew • Tuesday 7:30 a.m. at Holy Cross • Wednesday 8 a.m. […]
Fontaine Family Team celebrates 2020 award recipients
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader held their 2020 Awards Ceremony partially by Zoom as well as in person at both locations — Auburn and Scarborough — in order to keep the gatherings smaller in size. To bring smiles, laughter, and enjoyment during these crazy times, team members, Cindy Morin, Lisa Collins, Dave Foster […]
Town & Country FCU’s ‘Local Helping Local’ announces return of initiative to give nonprofits a ‘shot in the arm’
SCARBOROUGH — The start of May has ushered in the return of Town & Country FCU’s ‘Local Helping Local’ supports a nonprofit-a-day in the month of May initiative. During May, the credit union will again support nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties with a contribution to a different nonprofit each day based on suggestions posted […]
‘Plants on the Refuge’ for May’s Sense of Wonder Art Contest
The Sense of Wonder Art Contest continues in May. Submit up to three photos and/or poems on the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge’s website and a special jury will select a winner in both categories — photography and poetry — on the last day of the month. This month’s contest is open to […]