The road repairs likely won’t begin until fall or early winter. Meanwhile, the storm-damaged Cliff Walk on Prouts Neck will be closed for at least the remainder of this year.
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Scarborough council to vote on measures stemming from complaints about cannabis facility odors
Changes include enabling police to verify and enforce odor regulations in addition to code enforcement officials.
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Scarborough library showing its Pride with events for youth, adults
A “Heartstoppers Hangout” for youth, trivia games, a documentary and a history lecture are among the events planned.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Scarborough Leader
Letter: Caterina would serve Cumberland County with integrity
I wholeheartedly endorse Jean-Marie Caterina for District 1 Cumberland County Commissioner. Caterina has held a variety of jobs in her lifetime that give her insight, perspective and the knowledge she will need to make good decisions for our community and lead at the county level. She has been a school teacher, social worker, worked in […]
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Letter: Wait to see revaluation tax impact before voting for Scarborough budget
We all expect our taxes to go up every year. But this is not a normal year. We’ve been warned by our assessor that the revaluation will increase our taxes almost 5%. This revaluation increase plus the regular budget increase means homeowners will be facing much higher tax increases than we’ve experienced in years. Over […]
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Letter: Scarborough Town Council could have done better on budget
We all need to vote in the June 11 school budget referendum. Before you do, however, please make sure you have seen your new tax bill based on the town-wide revaluation. Many residents are getting 10%-15% tax increases. Despite these punishing increases, the Town Council approved budgets that add 15 school employees and give 6-8% […]
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Scarborough council approves $85.6 million town-school budget
The $56.1 million school budget will go to voters on June 11.
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Dozens of Scarborough community members are working to find solution to overcrowded, aging schools
Some 50 residents of all ages have been meeting weekly to come up with four possible concepts to address the problem.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
Scarborough harbor master coasting into retirement
Gene O’Neill, also the marine resource officer for Cape Elizabeth, will go part time before fully retiring.
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Council Corner: Balancing and prioritizing Scarborough’s priorities
“Prioritizing the priorities” is a phrase that I’m starting to hear more and more frequently. It’s reflective of a general concern that perhaps the town and its leadership are trying to do too much at one time. I think it’s a fair criticism – it can be difficult to determine what the priorities are when […]