The first sighting was reported on Higgins Beach on March 11, continuing the trend of the endangered species’ early arrival time in Scarborough.
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Amid flurry of amendments, Scarborough council passes new beach fees
Parking is now at a $20 flat rate, non-resident beach passes are capped at 350 at $200, and part-time residents can get a resident beach sticker.
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Scarborough High School students view, experience Shakespeare
Every year, Portland Stage Co. performs a Shakespeare play for Maine high school students.
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Council Corner: A housing to-do list
One of the goals established by the Town Council in February is to “develop a basis for defining an affordable and workforce housing policy.” Regardless of the extent to which individual members support additional housing development in Scarborough, there was unanimous agreement that we should make sure we are fully informed about the market and […]
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Now is not the time to bolster pre-K program, Scarborough School Board says
The financial investment, combined with voters already facing multiple expensive decisions for school projects and the budget, meant many board members felt it isn’t the right time.
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Scarborough’s new Community Services director brings passion, experience
Nick Cliche developed a passion for municipal recreation over his 18-year career in Portland’s Parks and Rec Department before making the move to Scarborough.
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Scarborough Land Trust conserves land along Nonesuch River
The 30-acre parcel, the majority of which is on Gorham’s side of the town line, will help protect wildlife and provide recreational opportunities, the land trust’s executive director said.
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Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to require insurance coverage for blood serum testing for PFAS
A Scarborough legislator introduced a bill to require private insurance carriers to cover the cost of blood serum testing for PFAS on March 4. Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced LD 582, “An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances,” which was the subject of a […]
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Scarborough High School mental health club receives donation
The Sources of Strength club for student mental health received a $1,000 donation from the Wade Millet Foundation after counselors submitted a proposal to the organization.
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Plans for Market Basket and more taking shape at The Downs in Scarborough
The Planning Board gave feedback on the proposed grocery store, a retail building and a 76-unit apartment with commercial space on the first floor at its meeting last week.