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To better provide essentials, Maine Needs finds a new home
The nonprofit organization is looking to raise $1.5 million toward its new 16,000-square-foot building on Congress Street in Portland and to stock it for up to three years.
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Market Basket coming to The Downs in Scarborough
The new location, slated to open in 2026, will be the grocery chain’s fourth in Maine.
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Council Corner: How do we keep Scarborough affordable?
“How do we keep Scarborough affordable?” It’s a simple question, but the answer is complex. One mechanism is through smart growth. If you don’t like growth, but want stable taxes, it is difficult to have it both ways. On Oct. 2, Crossroads Holdings voluntarily presented their latest progress to the town. The Downs is a […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough extends welcome for Community Thanksgiving
Sign-ups for volunteers had maxed out weeks before Thanksgiving, showing the impact of the community event.
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Scarborough council passes revisions to piping plover ordinance
After nearly an hour of debate, the revisions add new restricted activities and include least terns, another endangered species, in the protections.
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Council Corner: A fond farewell from Councilor Jean-Marie Caterina
It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent all the people of Scarborough since 2013. I came in with the dogs and plovers on the beach and will leave with the Gorham Connector. There have been major changes in Scarborough over the ensuing years. As is true with all things, life changes. It […]
Posted inElection 2024, Scarborough Leader
Doherty, Fellows elected to Scarborough Town Council
Scott Doherty and Cory Fellows won a three-way race for two seats on the Scarborough Town Council. Fellows received 7,962 votes, Doherty received 7,559 votes, and candidate Crescencia Maurer received 6,316 votes. The pace of growth and affordability of living in Scarborough following a revaluation were major themes for all three candidates. Meanwhile, Bill Donovan […]
Posted inElection 2024, Scarborough Leader
Scarborough approves $6 million land bond
Voters also approved $1 million for body-worn and cruiser cameras for the Police Department, as well as $1 million for a replacement fire truck.
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Scarborough Community Services director takes job as town manager in Union
Todd Souza said he is proud of his staff for navigating the department through a number of challenges since he came to Scarborough in 2017 and looks forward to implementing all he’s learned in his new role in Union.