Loyal Companion, which has over 50 stores nationwide, said it will shutter most of its locations by the end of the month as the parent company faces bankruptcy.
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Scarborough Library to host ‘Blind Date with a Book’
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Blind Date with a Book” event on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Books wrapped in brown paper, with just a few words on the cover, will be presented to attendees. It is truly a blind date with a book as there is no way to judge the book by […]
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Councilor Corner: Scarborough Town Council Committees formed for 2023
With the new year upon us, our council committees are ready to hit the ground running. This year the council will be ushering in quite a bit of change. Each council member has been appointed to at least one committee that they did not serve last year. Additionally, all but one of our council committees […]
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In the Know: Community comes together for 11th Annual Rally for Fuel Assistance
The Town of Scarborough, Public Safety & Fire Departments, Scarborough Library, and Project GRACE and friends will host their 11th annual fuel assistance fundraiser. The “Rally to Keep Our Neighbors Warm” will be held at Public Safety and Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon to raise critical funds to help […]
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Maine considers steeper fines to deter distracted driving
Since Maine’s hands-free driving law took effect in 2019, more than 3,000 drivers have received tickets each year. A legislative bill would increase penalties from $85 to $500 for a first offense and from $325 to $1,000 for a second offense.
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Abbott Labs laying off most temporary workers in Westbrook
The company, which expects demand for COVID tests to ebb, said no changes are currently planned for permanent workers at its Westbrook site.
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Scarborough Town councilors split on consolidated school idea
Four of the seven say they are not yet convinced combining the K-2 schools is the right direction for the town.
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Southern Meetings: Feb. 3-10
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 2/6 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Tue. 2/7 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Wed. 2/8 5:30 p.m. Community Services Community Center Wed. 2/8 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Thu. 2/9 6 p.m. School Board/Town Council Appointments Town Hall Thu. 2/9 6 p.m. Ordinance Committee Public Forum Town […]
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Planned Scarborough housing project for disabled gets federal funding boost
3i Housing of Maine has received over $500,000 for its proposed smart-home, affordable apartment project at The Downs in Scarborough.
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Scarborough Public Library awarded grant from Norway Savings Bank
The grant will be used to replace the library’s lighting with more economic and energy-efficient systems.