Support Jonathan Anderson for Town Council To the editor, I met Jonathan Anderson when Scarborough Community Connections formed.  He quickly stepped up in to lead and drive our newly formed group forward. Not only does his listen to the other team members, but he was focused and pushed the team to focus on delivering results. […]

Elect Jon Anderson for Town Council To the editor, I am writing to ask you to join me in supporting Jon Anderson for a seat on the Scarborough Town Council. As a single, senior citizen it is important to me that we elect people who will listen to all Scarborough residents — seniors living on […]

Candidate is ‘creative problem solver’ To the editor, Frayla Tarpinian would be a terrific addition to Scarborough’s town council. As the head of the Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Unit for Kennebec and Somerset Counties, Frayla is compassionate and tough. She has an attorney’s knowledge and skills – lacking in the current council […]

Support Leanne Kazilionis and Shannon Lindstrom for School Board To the editor, Public schools are the heart and soul of most communities. We have been reminded of this over the past few months as cancelled sports, theater, education, social and enrichment programs have created a void. Scarborough’s community life has been less vibrant and more […]

Vote Jon Anderson for Town Council To the editor, I am writing to ask you to consider joining me in voting for Jon Anderson for Scarborough Town Council. Jon is smart, articulate, well researched, and thoughtful. He and I do not always agree on issues but what I like most about Jon is how he […]

Elect Sophie Warr to HD 29 To the editor, This is a letter of support for Sophie Warren, who is running for the Maine House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 election as an Independent. The seat she is running for is Scarborough coastal district 29. I have known Sophis and her family since we […]

Vote for Sophie Warren for HD 29 To the editor, I am writing this letter to support Sophie Warren, who is running as an Independent from Scarborough, for the Maine House of Representatives, coastal district 29. She will be on the ballot, Nov. 3, 2020. I will proudly cast my vote for her. Sophie is […]

Support Sophia Warren for HD 29 To the editor, At a time when party politics, bipartisanship, and divisive rhetoric is at an all-time high across our nation and yes even here at the local and state level, we have a unique opportunity in Scarborough to do something different. We have a newcomer to the political […]

Taking down mural is the right move To the editor, Recently, the Scarborough Board of Education voted to remove the Native American Chief mural from Plummer Gymnasium at Scarborough High School where it has been since the 1990s. The mural is effectively the last vestige of the former mascot, which was replaced by the “Red […]

Carney thanks voters To the editor, Many thanks to all who participated in the July 14 Democratic primary, bond ballot and school budget approval. This summer’s high voter turnout, in the midst of a pandemic, speaks to how thoughtful and engaged our community is. Town Clerk Tody Justice, and all the town employees and volunteers […]