One year into the global COVID-19 pandemic, we have all learned a great deal about resilience, patience, and the value of reliable information. We are humbled by what the world’s essential employees have faced and what they continue to overcome. They protect our communities and our property; they ensure our children maintain access to high-quality […]
Leader Opinion
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Healing the Divide
All of us, on some level, have been aware of the divisiveness in our community and country. There is also fear that we can’t or won’t be able to heal this divide. We often have become so attached to our assumptions, our labels and our judgements that separate us, that we have lost sight of […]
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Follow tips to be safe this winter
As we approach the middle of December it seems like an opportune time to review some basic winter fire safety tips before the onset of the snow storms we know are right around the corner. Emergency access and egress leads the list of priorities. If you have an emergency that requires fire, police, or EMS […]
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Books make great gifts
Gift-giving season is upon us. And the approach of winter with its shorter days and chillier weather conjures images of curling up in a comfy chair with a new book. The last few years have seen an explosion of picture book biographies that are inspirational narrative nonfiction, written like a story, beautifully illustrated, appropriate for […]
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Council Corner: Citizen involvement
There are many ways for residents to be involved in town government.
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Thanksgiving Scarborough in its fifth year of celebrating community
A bright spot in an otherwise turbulent and challenging few months is that Scarborough’s annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner is still happening this year. “It was never an option to cancel,” said Kelly Murphy, one of the founders of the event. “It was only a question of how we were going to do it so that […]
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Fire safety important on Thanksgiving
As we approach the beginning of the holiday season it is important for everyone to remain particularly vigilant in terms of fire safety. The U.S. Fire Administration recently released a report regarding Thanksgiving fire incidents that is worth sharing. In an average year, fire departments report over 2,000 fires in residential buildings on Thanksgiving Day. […]
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Sign up for health insurance now
Many folks unfortunately have had their lives turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. Some have lost jobs, and their health insurance that came with them. Others may be realizing access to health care is crucial to keeping their loved ones safe and healthy. If you are currently without health insurance, now is the time […]
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Scarborough seeks public review of comprehensive plan
The Town of Scarborough’s Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) seeks public review and comment on the proposed 2020 Comprehensive Plan in three upcoming virtual public forums. Driven by three years of public input and revisions, the Comprehensive Plan articulates a vision of the community and steps to support this vision. The Plan aims to be […]
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House numbers assist first responders
When first responders are called to your home or business for a police, fire, or medical emergency, time is often of the essence. The last thing you want when you are urgently waiting for our assistance is for the police officer, firefighter, or paramedic to be trying to locate your home because the address isn’t […]