SCARBOROUGH —The 11th Annual Fuel Rally to support Scarborough residents with heating assistance exceeded the $20,000 goal and raised more than $25,000 (with gifts and pledges still coming in). “Wow! Such a caring, generous community pitching on to keep our promise we won’t leave anyone in the cold,” said Steffi Cox, Project GRACE executive director. […]
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Scarborough Rep. Kelly Murphy introduces bill to eliminate sales tax on diapers
AUGUSTA — Having a baby is expensive. Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, is sponsoring a bill to make the cost of providing for infants and toddlers more affordable. Kelly presented LD 287, An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers, before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Feb. 14. The bill would […]
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In the Know: Council approves coastal waters fee adjustments
The Town of Scarborough made recent amendments to Chapter 311, the Schedule of Fees related to moorings, pier use, and boat launch at the Pine Point pier. The proposed increases were adopted by the Town Council during a second reading at their Feb. 15 meeting. The fee changes were recommended to the Council after the […]
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Guest column: Scarborough school update
To the Scarborough Community: We need a new unified K-3 School and we need your help! For over a year now, the project’s building committee, composed of community members, parents, district & school leaders, faculty and staff, has been meeting twice per month to evaluate fiscally responsible options, plan a design supporting our educational vision, […]
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Sen. Brenner honors two Scarborough High School students
SHS students chosen for national choir in Washington, D.C. sing at Maine State Capitol.
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New housing caps proposed in Scarborough to regulate growth
Town councilors say the building permit allotments allowed in the draft plan to revise the town’s growth management ordinance may be too high.
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Scarborough BMV to reopen following water damage from extreme cold weather
The office was closed for a week after a roof drain above the ceiling broke, sending water cascading into the building.
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Scarborough’s Operation HOPE hopes for regional return
The Scarborough Police Department is ending its involvement in the diversion program that finds treatment for people with opioid addiction but is optimistic it will continue and grow.
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Age-Friendly Scarborough to host speaker series
The Age-Friendly Scarborough Committee will host a speaker series for seniors and caretakers beginning Feb. 27. A panel of representatives from Mobility One, The Iris Network, Scarborough Fire Department and other agencies will discuss “Aging Safely in Your Home” from 3-4 p.m. at the at the Scarborough Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road. Information provided […]
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Southern Meetings: Feb. 17-24
Scarborough Tue. 2/21 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Thu. 2/23 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Municipal Bldg South Portland Tue. 2/21 6:30 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 2/22 6 p.m. Housing Authority Zoom Wed. 2/22 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Council Chambers Thu. 2/23 6 p.m. Human Rights Commission Council Chambers Thu. 2/23 […]