Much of my legislative work is dedicated to ensuring access to justice for all people in Maine. Access to justice includes strengthening the right to representation by a lawyer in a criminal trial even if you cannot afford to pay for one yourself, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment. Maine has made good, bipartisan progress […]
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In the Know: Scarborough’s capital budget focuses on maintaining quality services
The fiscal year 2026 proposed net budget provides for the operational needs of the town and includes $11.15 million to capital investments, representing 12.4% of the total net budget. The approach to developing the budget was to prioritize the delivery of essential services, while making new investments consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (a 2021 guiding […]
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Repairs planned for bridge on Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough line
Final plans are taking shape to repair the Spurwink Bridge, which crosses the Spurwink River along the Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough town line. Frequented by those visiting Crescent Beach State Park, which is about 1.5 miles down the road, the bridge was used by 4,800 vehicles per day on average throughout 2022, according to the […]
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Scarborough down to two options for new school solution
One of the final options is to rebuild one of the town’s three primary schools while the other is to build a new unified K-2 school.
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Scarborough town councilor resigns
A special election will be held on June 10 to fill Donald Cushing’s seat.
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From Augusta: A fork in the road for Gorham and Scarborough
What kind of future do we want for our communities? This is a question that I ask myself regularly as I represent my community in Augusta, and one that drove me to introduce a bill to reconnect the land set aside for the Gorham Connector with its original owners. Why did I introduce this bill? […]
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South Portland to host Earth Day Resource Fair at Mill Creek Park
The event will provide education and entertainment on April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Proposed Scarborough budget comes with 3.5% tax hike
Much of the proposed municipal budget is focused on maintaining services, while the school budget is driven by an increasing need for special education services in the district.
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Rachel Carson ‘Sense of Wonder’ photo contest accepting entries
The Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge announced the 2025 Sense of Wonder Photo Contest begins April 1. According to a news release, the Friends are inviting photographers of all ages to submit photos for the fifth annual contest. Submissions will be accepted through June 15. Participants may submit up to three photos to […]
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Scarborough packaging plant to close, lay off 67 workers
RTS Packaging, which manufactures paperboard partitions, will continue to operate until it closes in the next few months, said a spokesman for Sonoco, its corporate parent.