Non-resident beach passes are proposed to be raised by $30 and be capped at 425 issued annually. A daily parking fee increase is also being considered.
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Scarborough School Board contemplates new cellphone policy
Over 400 community members, largely Scarborough parents, signed a petition to implement a bell-to-bell cellphone ban at the schools. A petition signed by over 380 students opposes this.
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Scarborough committee releases resident survey on new school project
The online version of the survey must be completed by March 3 while a physical copy is available to pick up at Town Hall and Scarborough Public Library with a due date of Feb. 28.
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Scarborough students ‘Got Talent,’ raise money for music department
About 500 people showed up to see just how talented Scarborough students are when the Scarborough High School music department put on its “Scarborough’s Got Talent” talent show in the Winslow Homer Auditorium on Feb. 7. Students from sixth grade through seniors in high school displayed their ability to entertain during a variety of acts […]
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Scarborough Land Trust launches ‘Marsh Madness’ photo contest
The Scarborough Land Trust will celebrate the month of March by launching a photo contest, “Marsh Madness,” designed to showcase the natural beauty and connections people have with the Scarborough Marsh and SLT’s nine preserves. The contest invites participants – from professional or amateur photographers to smartphone photo fans – to submit their favorite photos […]
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Scarborough’s first public high school topic of historical society talk
Initially, public education in Scarborough consisted of a number of one-room schoolhouses that only went through Grade 8. To go to high school, parents had to pay tuition to send their children to a private school. Dr. Steve Spaulding will give a talk about “Scarborough’s First High School” at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at […]
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In the Know: Public outdoor skating ponds fun for all ages
Experience the joys of winter in Scarborough with an array of outdoor recreation spaces. With these sustained cold temperatures, head to our municipal skate pond for a fun activity for the family. For over three decades, Scarborough’s Community Services department has maintained an outdoor skating rink for the public to enjoy during opportune winter conditions […]
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Letters of Love sent to seniors this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day and throughout the winter season, Coastal Care Solutions invites the public to take part in “Letters of Love,” an annual community project that honors the memory of the late Ruth M. Snider – a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. The premise is simple: Write a cheerful and uplifting letter or card. […]
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Scarborough council wants to increase residents’ access to town beaches, potentially free of charge
The council gave preliminary approval to changes to beach fees and policies at its meeting on Feb. 5 but indicated they’d like to do more to increase residents’ ability to access town-operated beaches – potentially for free.