In this time of gratitude, I am thankful to live in the Town of Scarborough. As a resident of 33 years, I have seen many changes – some good, some not so great, but all of them combining to make our town a popular place in which to live. Regretfully, this has created a barrier […]
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Generosity shines brightly in Scarborough at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about sharing our bounty with family, friends, and neighbors. We enjoy trying new recipes for stuffing, sparring lightly over whether it is pumpkin or apple pie that’s the perfect slice of heaven, and deciding who will bring the favorite must-have sides to complement the turkey, the star of the show. Sharing with […]
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Upcoming Scarborough library program fosters civil discourse
“If you want to change your stereotypes, seek first-hand experience. Do not believe everything you are told. Find out for yourself. Talk.” ― Mark Gerzon, American Citizen, Global Citizen: How Expanding Our Identities Makes Us Safer, Stronger, Wiser – And Builds a Better World Please consider attending an important upcoming Scarborough Public Library program featuring […]
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From Augusta – Protecting reproductive rights
Constitutional rights hang in the balance as the United States Supreme Court hears challenges to Texas’ new restrictive abortion law, which took effect on Sept. 1, and Mississippi’s abortion ban, which has been found unconstitutional by two lower courts. The controversial Texas law contains no exceptions to abortions after six weeks for rape, sexual abuse […]
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Take part in the winter holiday events in Scarborough
When the temperature starts dipping and there is a frost in the air, Scarborough Community Services gets to work with planning for the Town’s holiday events. This year is chock-full of offerings that have already begun. We hope you’ll join us. Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 “Being Thankful” Contest: What are you thankful for? […]
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New Maine laws will benefit our state
Monday, Oct. 18 was an important day for our state — it was the day that many new Maine laws officially took effect! You might not know, but the Maine Constitution specifies that all “non-emergency” bills signed into law don’t take effect until 90 days after the Legislature adjourns its legislative session. Since adjournment varies […]
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Scarborough Fire Department receives $400,000 grant
The Scarborough Fire Department is very pleased to announce that we were recently awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $397,727.27 for the replacement of our self-contained breathing apparatus. This funding comes from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program administered from FEMA. After the terrorist attacks on 9/11 it became very apparent that […]
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Scarborough Council Corner: Survey says …
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Scarborough purchases solar arrays on town buildings
The Town of Scarborough recently completed the purchase of the solar arrays installed on two Town buildings: the Engine 5 fire station, located on Saco Street, and the Community Services maintenance building on the municipal campus. The arrays were installed in 2014 through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ReVision Energy and ReVision has maintained […]
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Scarborough High School turf and track in need of major renovations
On November 2nd, you will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” for bond issuance to replace the existing turf and track at the Kippy Mitchell Sports Complex located on the Scarborough High School campus. This initiative was previously on the November 2019 ballot but was not approved. In the two years since the failed […]