Since the beginning of this global pandemic, the members of the Scarborough Fire Department knew our role in the response would be unlike anything we have every faced. It included putting on layers of personal protective equipment, responding to emergency calls, working extra-long hours away from family, and assisting local residents and businesses with sorting […]
Leader Opinion
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Scarborough Council Corner: Your opinion matters
The duty of a Town Council member is to make informed, responsible decisions in the best interests of the community as a whole. The informed part of that duty is to gather and understand the facts of the issue, including Scarborough resident input. We rely on hearing the opinions of our Scarborough community and it […]
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In the Know: Restoring from Covid-19 impact in new fiscal year
The last 12 months have been a period of uncertainty almost none of us have ever encountered, emotionally, professionally, and economically. As we arrive at the onset of the municipal budget season — the same stage we were at when the pandemic shuttered Maine last year — we humbly enter this new budget season with […]
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The COVID-19 Patients’ Bill of Rights ensures access to resources to protect Mainers
When I first decided to run for the Maine Senate over a year ago, I couldn’t have imagined that I would be campaigning or serving during a global pandemic. When COVID-19 hit our state in the spring, I returned to work as a nurse at Mercy Hospital to do my part to combat the virus […]
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In the Know: Scarborough Fire Department focuses on community risk reduction
The Scarborough Fire Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to the NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development, the tool, or “dashboard,” enables community […]
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Tax relief available for Scarborough residents
The Town of Scarborough has several forms of tax relief available to residents who are looking for assistance with their taxes. There are several exemptions for residents that can reduce their annual tax bill. Applications for these exemptions must be submitted to our office by April 1. These exemptions are: • The Homestead Exemption, for […]
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Council Corner: Is the pace of growth in Scarborough too high?
The town’s Residential Growth Management ordinance is under review. The public is encouraged to weigh in.
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Find your flash of insight with help from SPL
One of the Scarborough Public Library’s oldest and most active members was recently asked before she died, “What is the most important innovation you’ve seen in your lifetime?” At 98 she could choose from a very long list of human accomplishments. One accomplishment she couldn’t choose was local electricity — it was well underway in […]
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Heartwarming ‘Meals to Go Program’ serves Scarborough seniors
On a bitter cold Tuesday morning earlier this month, a line of cars pulls into the new Scarborough Community Services hub at 418 Payne Road. Despite the snow, there is a tent set up in front of the building — currently the site of the town’s all-day hybrid care school program — covering tables lined […]
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Letters to the editor, Feb. 19
Don’t be concerned about getting vaccine To the editor, My wife and I had the experience of going to the MaineHealth Vaccination Center at Scarborough Downs last week. Not being fond of needles, we spent the night before wondering what it would be like. We have to say we were very impressed! Kudos to the […]