A loaded dump truck crashed into a home on Feb. 20. on the corner of Broadturn Road and Elizabeth Lane when the driver lost control of the vehicle. No one was hurt, though the truck was damaged, and the building suffered electrical and structural damage. The truck was owned by Dearborn Brothers Construction of Buxton. […]
Leader News
Annual Spring Passport Day is March 4 in Scarborough
Scarborough Community Services is doing their annual spring passport day on Saturday, March 4, to assist people with passport processing outside of the normal work week. The event is available to everyone, not just those in Scarborough.
GMO revisions, including a 3-year plan, discussed at town council workshop
The planned revisions to the growth management ordinance were discussed at a town council workshop on Feb. 15, after consultation with the public, developers, and town services and committees.
Age-Friendly Scarborough begins speaker series
Age-Friendly Scarborough is beginning a speaker series that hopes to address local concerns with education and resource connection.
Scarborough Public Library receives grant to improve accessibility for non-English speakers
The grant will be used to improve access to library services for non-English speakers, in particular new Mainers.
Voting available for Black History Month Art Contest
UScellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine are holding their 6th annual Black History Month Art Contest.
Scarborough Rep. Kelly Murphy introduces bill to eliminate sales tax on diapers
AUGUSTA — Having a baby is expensive. Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, is sponsoring a bill to make the cost of providing for infants and toddlers more affordable. Kelly presented LD 287, An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers, before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Feb. 14. The bill would […]
Bite into Maine brings first responders lobster rolls on cold weekend
On the extreme cold of Feb. 4, local restaurant Bite into Maine donated lobster rolls to first responders.
‘Love Our Library’ campaign underway at Holy Cross School
The effort supports Kathleen A. Wittmer Memorial Library.
Scarborough BMV closed after water leak
The extreme cold earlier this month caused a roof drain to break in the Scarborough BMV, resulting in a water leak.