As the weather warms, most of us will be spending more time outdoors, taking trail walks in the woods, and enjoying our backyards. Warmer weather, however, also brings ticks and the need to be tick aware. Everyone can enjoy the great outdoors, despite the presence of ticks, by taking these recommended safety precautions: Avoid wooded […]
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Kiwanis donate to Scarborough Food Pantry and school backpack program
On April 7, the Scarborough Kiwanis Club delivered 96 hams to the Scarborough Food Pantry and the Scarborough Schools Food Backpack Program. Several club members donated about $800 to purchase the hams thanks to the generosity of Scarborough Hannaford. In order to maintain social distancing, club members were not able to deliver the hams as […]
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Anonymous artist thanks essential services workers
A young, anonymous artist in Scarborough showed their appreciation for essential services workers who continue to leave their homes and work during the COVID-19 pandemic by making a chalk message at her home. In the message the artist thanked the workers and they said the workers’ bravery was appreciated.
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Celebrating Earth Day from afar, ecomaine’s education continues
Maine’s leading recycler keeps up with remote learning with sustainable education resources, despite quarantines.
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Scarborough woman inducted to Chi Sigma Mu Honor Society
DUDLEY, Mass. — Two Nichols College students, including one from Scarborough were inducted to the Chi Sigma Mu Honor Society. Megan Nathanson, of Scarborough and Matt Dumont of Derby, Vermont, both sport management majors, were inducted at the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation Conference (COSMA) at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge on Feb. 6. […]
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Help is available amid coronavirus emergency
The COVID-19 outbreak is the most serious global pandemic in a century. In addition to infecting many and straining our health care system, COVID-19 has forced businesses across Maine to close down, lay off employees or make significant changes, practically overnight. These actions are necessary to protect public health, but they have been painful for […]
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20 for 20: ecomaine recognizes 20 ‘sustainable Mainers’ with 2020 eco-Excellence Awards
SCARBOROUGH — A Scarborough individual, business and nonprofit organizations were among those recognized by ecomaine’s Board for outstanding efforts in sustainability, waste management, and “green living” through the 2019 eco-Excellence Awards. The awards were given on March 26 in ecomaine’s Community Room. Awardees range from teachers and schools to dedicated community members, golf course superintendents […]
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Over $3 Million of Unclaimed Property Matched with Property Tax Relief Recipients
Office of the State Treasurer will send $1.9 million directly to 9,800 recipients of the Property Tax Relief Fund Program, with an additional $1.4 million ready to be sent upon filing a claim.
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Transition to the new Public Safety Building and National Telecommunicator Week
Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. This year we honor the often unsung heroes of public safety, our dispatchers, during the week of April 12-18. Every emergency that a police officer or firefighter responds to either starts with, or is […]
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Food drive donors can remain in car to drop of items
Blue Point Congregational Church will hold a Neighbor to Neighbor “Drop-off” Food Drive in their parking lot located at 236 Pine Point Road to help the increasing number of individuals and families using the Scarborough Food Pantry. The drop-off will be held each Saturday throughout April from 9 a.m. to noon. Come to the side […]