During September, we recognize National Preparedness Month, a great opportunity to rem ind everyone about the importance of personal and family preparedness. This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect — Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Each week of the month has a different theme. During week 1 (Sept. 1-4) the focus is […]

On the evening of July 19, the Maine Legislature completed its work and adjourned. It was the end to a remarkable session that had us spending countless hours doing committee work over Zoom, having socially distanced floor sessions at the Augusta Civic Center and finishing with a marathon month of June back at the State […]

This September marks the 10-year anniversary of Scarborough limiting pesticides and herbicides on municipal properties. Since transitioning to Organic Pest Management, the Town has reduced children’s exposure to harmful chemicals and supported wildlife for sensitive species like birds and butterflies. “I would like to thank all the original members of Citizens for a Green Scarborough, […]

Now that most of the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we are pleased to host an Open House at the Town’s new Public Safety building and bring back our annual Summerfest tradition. The combined event will be held on Friday, Aug. 20. Attendees can start with a tour of the new building from 4 to […]

The Town of Scarborough has made recent changes to the town’s food waste program, as of July 1. Please be aware that household food waste (compost) drop-off locations have been streamlined to the Scarborough Public Works facility on 20 Washington Ave. (behind Holy Donut). The Pleasant Hill Road food waste drop-off location is no longer […]

On Wednesday, June 30, Maine legislators convened in Augusta for a two-day marathon session. We left the State House in the wee hours of the morning on Friday tired but prideful knowing that we had accomplished a lot for the people of Maine. Though we took up various measures, I am particularly proud that we […]