This week, May 9-15, we celebrate National Police Officer week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. Each year, we pause on that day to recognize those law enforcement officers that have died in the line of duty. We also use the week that May 15 falls […]

Each year, the Town of Scarborough undergoes a thorough budget proposal, review, and adoption process from April to June. A significant component of the budget is an investment in capital improvements, including equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure projects. The sizable increase in capital spending proposed in this year’s budget largely comes as a restoration effort from […]

There have been many questions raised regarding changes and adaptations other districts have been able to make throughout the pandemic. We wanted to share how Scarborough’s share of federal COVID related funds stacked up against other districts and how impactful their share of the money was to their current and future plans for reopening their […]

On March 30, members of the Maine Legislature gathered at the Augusta Civic Center for a legislative session. Although we planned to take up various items that day, we had one main goal before arriving: to pass a budget for the coming two fiscal years. After a long day at work, we passed the budget […]

Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. This year, we honor the often-unsung heroes of public safety, our dispatchers, during the week of April 11-17. Every emergency that a police officer or firefighter responds to either starts with, or is handled […]

For the ninth year in a row, Scarborough Community Services will be hosting Annual Passport Day in Scarborough. Held on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Services Hub (418 Payne Road), staff will assist with accepting new passports applications and minor passport renewals. Staff will also be on hand […]