COVID-19 prevented her from seeing most of her family for more than a year.
Leader News
Scarborough unveils new firetruck
It’s the first new apparatus assigned to the station in 40 years, according to the fire chief.
Scarborough approves firefighter and dispatcher contracts
SCARBOROUGH — On June 30, the Scarborough Town Council approved changes to firefighter and dispatcher contracts that Assistant Town Manager Liam Gallagher said could save the FY22 budget up to $38,000. A change to the wage scale and use of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act Premium Pay are some of the most […]
Scarborough, Maine DOT may work with Downs developers on traffic improvements
During a Town Council workshop, developers said pooling money from all three would allow mitigating traffic issues significantly.
Concerts in the Park series returns to Scarborough
Performances take place Thursdays through Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Park.
Plastic bag ban went into effect statewide July 1
The state law was initially to go into effect in 2020 but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Scarborough Land Trust receives eco-excellence award
SCARBOROUGH — In recognition for its dedication to keeping facilities open last year, the Scarborough Land Trust was awarded a 2021 eco-Excellence Award on June 17. The land trust was one of eight winners, unveiled during ecomaine’s 2021 meeting in Portland, said a release. The organization was acknowledged for a commitment to preserving natural spaces […]
Veterans look to alternatives to opioids in chronic pain treatments
SCARBOROUGH — For some veterans and sufferers of chronic pain, treatments with opioids and narcotics have not been as effective as they had hoped. David Eggert, a Presque Isle resident who served in Afghanistan, has been travelling down to Maine Comprehensive Pain Management in Scarborough for the past 10 years after having tried narcotics and […]
Caregivers workshop begins in July
The Healthy Living for ME event is open to caregivers of all types and will run from July through August.
Scarborough council approves new Comprehensive Plan
The new plan addresses Scarborough Marsh, future land use, ordinances, the town’s economy and transportation network.