The Scarborough Public Library’s popular Armchair Traveler Series will present local author Rich Bard, wildlife biologist and executive director of Scarborough Land Trust, on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. He will provide a virtual presentation based on his book, “Beyond Acadia: Exploring the Bold Coast of Down East Maine,” the very first travel guide […]
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Scarborough church holds stay-in-your-car service
SCARBOROUGH — Due to the COVID-19 virus situation, the First Congregational Church of Scarborough held a “stay-in-your-car” worship service for its congregation at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, in its parking lot. The church is located at 167 Black Point Road in Scarborough. Cars were directed to parking a safe distance apart by “ushers” […]
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Get outside for physical and mental wellbeing but do it safely
AUGUSTA — Biking, boating, hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities are great ways to stay healthy in the age of COVID-19 — provided they are conducted in accordance with all public health restrictions and guidance. As summer weather is fast approaching, Maine’s conservation and recreation communities, natural resource agencies, and outdoor brands developed the […]
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University of New Hampshire announces May 2020 graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — The following Scarborough students graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Durham Saturday, May 16, during a virtual celebration. Students who received the honor of summa cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and students […]
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Scarborough library to reopen in phases
Scarborough Public Library has been closed since March 15 to protect visitors and staff fromspreading COVID-19. In accordance with the governor’s stay-at-home order, the Library working with the Maine State Library and Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to develop protocols that will allow us to gradually resume library services in a safe manner […]
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Scarborough Farmers’ Market to open first Sunday in June
As in years past, the Scarborough Farmer’s Market will open for the season on the first Sunday in June, this year that is June 7. It will be open every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 25 on Route 1 in front of the Scarborough Town Hall in the parking lot.
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Friends of the Scarborough Library annual book sale postponed
SCARBOROUGH — In accordance with Governor Janet Mills’ recent Executive Order, the annual Friends of the Scarborough Library used book sale fundraiser has been postponed indefinitely. While FOSL is greatly appreciative of the community’s generous book donations throughout the year, FOSL will no longer be accepting book donations until further notice.
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Sam L. Cohen Foundation commits $1 million to support COVID-19 response and recovery in Cumberland and York counties
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sam L. Cohen Foundation has committed $1 million in 2020 to provide support to organizations and projects directly responding to populations most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences. The Foundation’s grants are targeted to nonprofits that serve southern Maine’s most vulnerable and affected citizens. The Board of […]
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Help ensure a readily available blood supply amid COVID-19 outbreak
With no known end date to the coronavirus fight, the American Red Cross is encouraging healthy individuals to make appointments to donate blood or platelets to ensure blood remains readily available for patients who still rely on transfusions. The need for blood for trauma patients, children battling cancer, mothers experiencing childbirth complications, patients with sickle […]
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Town & Country FCU announces major initiative to support and highlight Maine nonprofits
SCARBOROUGH — On May 1, Town & Country Federal Credit Union began a new effort as part of its ‘Local Helping Local’ initiative that was established in response to the economic impact from the pandemic. During May, the credit union has announced it will support nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties with its “Non-Profit A […]