SCARBOROUGH — Dr. Mark Wrona, a palliative care physician at New England Cancer Specialists, has joined the Hospice of Southern Maine Board of Directors. “Dr. Wrona has worked closely with Hospice of Southern Maine for a number of years, and we’re excited to expand that relationship as we welcome him to our Board of Directors,” […]
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Enclave of Scarborough recognizes Mavis Akpene during Black History Month
SCARBOROUGH — For Black History Month, Enclave of Scarborough highlights a hardworking dedicated woman who has demonstrated that by having a good attitude and loving what you do, anything is possible, Mavis Akpene. This ray of light is a compassionate caregiver and entrepreneur who has worked at the Enclave of Scarborough since the building opened […]
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Scarborough library to reopen for in-person browsing
SCARBOROUGH —Beginning Monday, March 1, the Scarborough Public Library will re-open for in-person browsing. Computer lab appointments, curbside, and in-person browsing will all be offered during business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Library […]
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MaineCF offers more than 650 scholarships to Maine students
The Maine Community Foundation offers more than 650 scholarships that support students pursuing studies in music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts, and many other fields. The scholarships are available for students who attend secondary, post-secondary, and graduate schools, as well as non-traditional programs. A complete listing of scholarships available for the upcoming school year […]
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Corned beef meal takes place March 17
SCARBOROUGH — A corned been dinner will take place Wednesday March 17 from noon to 6 p.m. or until the meals run out, at American Legion Post 76, 42 Manson Libby Road in Scarborough. Order by March 10 by calling 207-883-3902. The price of a meal is $10 and will be served curbside for take-out.
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240 Strings to livestream concert
240 Strings will hold its 4th livestream of the season. Tracey Jasas-Hardel, of the Portland Piano Trio, will play some solo violin music by two cutting-edge composers on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. About the program, Jasas-Hardel said, “The pandemic gave us so much extra time to think and explore. Sourdough baking and knitting were […]
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Haddock chowder lunch takes place March 6
SCARBOROUGH — A “Drive–up and Take Home” Chowder Lunch will take place on Saturday, March 6 at Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Pick up between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a bowl of our Christmas Fair Haddock Chowder along with cornbread and a dessert of either a brownie or snickerdoodle […]
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Scarborough library to host online talk on ‘War Pigeons: Winged Couriers in the U.S. Military, 1878-1957
SCARBOROUGH — Elizabeth G. Macalaster will give virtual illustrated author talk at the Scarborough Public Library as part of the Authors at the Library series. For more than seven decades, homing pigeons provided the U.S. military with its fastest most reliable means of communication. Macalaster’s book, “War Pigeons: Winged Couriers in the U.S. Military, 1878-1957,” […]
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Mary McGrath awarded Golden Cane
Mary McGrath, 97, was presented with the Golden Cane award at Enclave of Scarborough for being its oldest resident. Courtesy photo At 97 years young, Mary McGrath is the oldest Enclave of Scarborough resident. As such, on Jan. 28, associates at the Enclave of Scarborough honored Mary with their third annual Golden Cane Ceremony, […]
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Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
The following students have been named to the fall 2020 honors list at Husson University in Bangor: Gina O. Breggia-Reidy of Gorham, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Public Health program; Nolan Floyd Brown of Gorham, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of […]