Being located inside a Police Department, we have been carefully monitoring and weighing the best approaches to serving our citizens while also protecting the health of our Public Safety workers. Sadly, we have decided that the safest and most responsible thing we can do is to close Operation HOPE effective today, Monday, March 16, for […]
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Library to hold presentation coyotes
A partnership between the Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Land Trust will bring conservation biologist Geri Vistein to the library on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. to present “Coyote … America’s Songdog.” More Scarborough residents are encountering coyotes in everyday life, making this program timely. The program is free and open to the public. […]
Social Security and OIG held national ‘Slam the Scam’ Day March 5
Andrew Saul, commissioner of Social Security, and the agency continue raising public awareness about telephone impersonation schemes during the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) national ‘Slam the Scam’ Day which took place March 5. Social Security and OIG have made concerted efforts to educate the public about these scams — in which fraudulent callers […]
Drum and bugle corp to practice March 28
The Maine Regiment All Age Drum & Bugle Corp will hold an informational/practice session for any interested members from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 28 at Stewart P. Morrill American Legion Post #35, 413 Broadway, South Portland. For more information, call 613-9196 or 409-4460.
Scarborough event to highlight celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the Diocese of Portland
SCARBOROUGH — Masses and special events at churches across Maine will highlight the diocese’s celebration of the Feast Day of St. Patrick. The feast day holds special significance in the Diocese of Portland as St. Patrick, along with St. Jean Baptiste, is a secondary patron of the diocese. In addition, St. Patrick Church in Newcastle […]
What town is doing and what you can do to minimize contracting coronavirus
The Scarborough Fire Department, in collaboration with local Emergency Management, Town Officials, and the School Department, has been closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak, also known as COVID-19, since the first case was reported in the United States on Jan. 21. Please know the health and well-being of our community remains our top priority, […]
Free Emergency Preparedness Workshop to take place March 17
On Tuesday March 17 members from the Scarborough Fire Department and our Library Director Nancy Crowell, will conduct a free, interactive, workshop on personal emergency preparedness in cooperation with the Scarborough Adult Learning Center. This free workshop will be held at the Scarborough High School cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 p.m. No pre-registration is required. […]
Kim Tarbox named president of Maine Life Real Estate Co.
SCARBOROUGH — Kim Tarbox has been appointed president of Maine Life Real Estate Co., brokered by eXp Realty. A licensed Maine real estate agent since 2010, Tarbox has been with the Maine Life Real Estate team since 2015 and has consistently been a top performer, working with both buyers and sellers of residential properties. She […]
240 Strings Community Concert to play ‘Café Music’ among other selections
The Portland Piano Trio will present a concert on Sunday, March 22 at Mechanics’ Hall in Portland. The concert begins at 4 p.m. and is free, although donations are encouraged. All proceeds benefit 240 Strings students in their violin, cello, piano, and chamber music studies. The Portland Piano Trio will be the first ensemble in […]
Scarborough residents earn top honors
The following Scarborough students have earned academic honors. Caelyn Marie Sheil, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program, made the fall 2019 honors list at Husson University. Students who make the honors list must carry at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn a […]