It’s starting to feel like summertime in Maine, which means that beaches should be bustling, shops should be packed, and traffic on Route 1 should be bumper-to-bumper within 10 miles of Red’s Eats. The last weekends in May typically kick off Maine’s peak season, but this year, our usual seasonal visitors didn’t come — instead, […]
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Celebrating National Public Works Week
This year, the theme for National Public Works Week (which was celebrated from May 17–23) is “The Rhythm of Public Works.” The overall goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of the important contributions of Public Works, as well as the critical role that infrastructure, facilities, and services play in the quality of […]
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Recognizing Scarborough’s first responders
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 in to recognize our brothers and sisters in the law […]
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Scarborough School & Municipal Budget in process, more to be done
The Town Council and Board of Education have reviewed available economic data, met with state representatives and local business leaders, worked with their respective administrators, listened to feedback from constituents, and worked collaboratively to create a budget that works for our community. There is much more work to be done. Both elected groups are committed […]
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The human toll of COVID-19
I don’t think any of us could have imagined, even just a few months ago, that we’d be in the situation we are today: Our kids are out of school and businesses have closed. Workers have been laid off, had their hours reduced, or have been asked to work from home or keep working while […]
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Your municipal government, open for business soon
When we closed municipal buildings on March 17, we had no idea that our buildings would still be closed to the public in May. We look forward to serving you in person soon and plan to reopen no later than June 1. We hope to open earlier than June 1 if we can prove to […]
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Play it safe when enjoying the outdoors
There are three rules to follow when going for a hike during the current pandemic.
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Message from the town manager: 2021 is looking bright
The new year is upon us — I hope this finds you and your family safe and well. This past year has been one like no other as we have grappled with the impacts, adaptations, and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. I, like I’m sure many of you are, am ready to move forward, but […]