The recent vote of the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce to support the library expansion project is no surprise to those in the know. Perhaps more than any of the towns around greater Portland, Scarborough has generated multiple organizations and business ideas that are improving society every day. And the Scarborough library has been — and […]
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From Augusta – Ending hunger in Maine
As a lawmaker, I work hard to ensure that Mainers of all ages can live healthy, secure lives. I prioritize education, a clean environment, affordable health care, and safe housing. But our most basic need is food. We are in the midst of the harvest season, and despite the drought, Maine farms have once again […]
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In the Know: September is National Preparedness Month
During September we recognize National Preparedness Month, a great opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of personal and family preparedness. This year’s theme is “A Lasting Legacy: The life you’ve built is worth protecting”. Planning is the first step in preparedness. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is […]
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Councilors Corner: Your taxes … your values
I love the curiosity that some kids have when they’re excited about learning a new skill or topic. You can find yourself in a never-ending cycle of questions and answers, where one answer begets another question and vice versa. Generally, the questions result from a desire to understand more deeply, which I appreciate and try […]
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Councilors Corner: Decision time – again
In the midst of our annual budget cycle in May, I wrote an article appealing for us as a public, Town Council and staff to prioritize our large capital items. They included the Library Expansion $13 million ($18 million+ including all costs), School Facilities Improvements ($130 million+) and a Community Center and Pool ($35 million+). […]
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In the Know: Tax relief available for eligible Scarborough seniors
The Property Tax Stabilization Program (L.D. 290) was enacted into law on Aug. 8. The state program allows certain senior citizen residents to stabilize, or freeze, the property taxes on their homestead. As long as you qualify and file a timely application each year, the tax billed to you for your homestead will be frozen […]
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From Augusta – Celebrating the right to vote, strengthening democracy
On Aug. 18, 1920, the U.S. ratified the 19th Amendment, formally granting American women the right to vote, though few could immediately exercise that right. As we celebrate women’s suffrage this month, I am mindful of the tremendous work it has taken to extend voting rights in our nation. I n the 1848 Declaration of […]
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No vacation for the Town of Scarborough
Life in Vacationland is grand. I hope you are enjoying our Town natural treasures and summer events with friends and family. In the meanwhile, the Council and Town staff are hard at work, tending to town matters and serving you. Our Town Charter and Ordinances are the local equivalent of the U. S. Constitution. They […]
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New automatic voter registration system will make voting even simpler
Voting is the most fundamental right we have as Americans. It’s at the heart of everything we care about. Each election, we get a new opportunity to choose leaders who stand for what we believe in, who represent our values, and who will guide our state and country into the future. It’s because voting is […]
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Summerfest is Friday, Aug. 19
Come celebrate the conclusion of a great summer with family, friends, and neighbors at Scarborough’s 26th Annual Summerfest event. Set for Friday, August 19, festivities will begin at 5 p.m. on the Clifford Mitchell Sports Complex by the high school. Scarborough Community Services has been working hard all year long to add great new offerings […]