As the Scarborough High School Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th reunion last weekend, they took some time to give back to the school community that brought them together. Members of the class gathered at the high school on Saturday morning to plant maple trees. “I phoned the school department and told them about our […]
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Scarborough rallies for beloved trash collector
Support for Dean Ferris, a beloved Scarborough trash collector who was diagnosed with cancer in June, has not waned. Ferris will be the beneficiary of a “Fight for Ferris” fundraiser event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Throttle Car Club in Scarborough. Matt Garrett of Scarborough, who is organizing the event, said […]
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Sustainable Scarborough Day set for Oct. 6
Scarborough is hosting its second annual Sustainable Scarborough Day on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wentworth School on Quentin Drive. Experts, local businesses, nonprofits and enthusiasts will be on hand to discuss, demonstrate and provide activities around sustainable living, efficient homes, transportation, recreation, waste management, land conservation and more. For […]
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In The Know: Scarborough police seek body-worn cameras in upcoming election
The Scarborough Police Department is requesting voter approval in November’s elections for nearly $997,000 toward a purchase agreement for body-worn and in-car cameras capable of providing quality audio and video recordings of police operational activities. The equipment will be used by sworn officers to record certain interactions while on duty. The use of the equipment […]
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Scarborough’s November ballot takes shape
Three seats on the Town Council and one on the school board are to be filled, and several bond referendums will be on the ballot.
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Scarborough open space plan prods conservation efforts
The ad-hoc Open Space Planning Committee is working toward the town’s 30-by-30 goal to preserve 30% of its land by 2030.
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SMCC opens Veterans Resource Center
The center is a hub for students at the community college to connect, as well as access resources and aid.
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Portland food pantry urgently seeks temporary location
Project FEED at Woodfords Corner must find a new location by the end of September or pause their operations for at least a year.
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Community group opposing Gorham Connector discusses alternatives
A coalition run by volunteers, Mainers for Smarter Transportation, held a community forum about the Gorham Connector, with all present opposing it.
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Scarborough seeks members for School Building Advisory Committee
The Phase 2 committee is tasked with coming up with a solution to the town’s overcrowded schools in time to go to the November ballots next year.