The Maine Legislature has started up the 2023-24 session, and we are all eager and ready to go! Constituents in my district spoke with me during the reelection campaign this past fall that they wanted me to continue to focus on fighting climate change. That is a logical request for citizens of a town with […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough planners don’t want new road into The Downs to become a shortcut
A connector to Haigis Parkway raises traffic concerns, but developers say it will not be a convenient shortcut.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Jan. 11
Giving back Marden’s Surplus and Salvage raised and donated $100,000 to Maine Children’s Home’s Christmas Program. The donation is a combination of $84,000 from Marden’s customers through the company’s Red Stocking Program and a $16,000 gift from the Marden family. Marden’s has been running the Red Stocking Program for MCH since 2006. MCH provides new […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Holbrook at Piper Shores awarded Elite Status by U.S. News & World Report
SCARBOROUGH — Holbrook Health Center, the skilled nursing care program of Piper Shores’ lifecare retirement community in Scarboorugh, recently announced it has earned a high-performance rating and “Elite” categorization for care by U.S. News & World Report for American nursing homes. U.S. News & World Report evaluated over 15,000 skilled nursing communities and found the […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
In the Know: Winter Safety: Be careful if using equipment that emits carbon monoxide
Recently, the evening news reported that a local contractor was overcome by carbon monoxide while operating a gasoline powered piece of equipment in a basement area, requiring transport to the emergency room. This story illustrates why everyone should be extremely careful when using a gas-powered generator or similar alternative heating or power sources. Improper operation […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say
High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Jan. 13-20
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 1/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 1/18 6 p.m. Town Council/School Board Town Hall Scarborough Tue. 1/17 4 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 1/17 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/18 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Municipal Bldg Wed. 1/18 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Municipal […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Town Council votes 6-1 on EV infrastructure ordinance
The infrastructure will install and prepare for installation of EV charging stations as Scarborough develops.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Progress being made on Scarborough/South Portland transportation improvements
Thirty-seven intersections are being updated for safety, traffic flow, and walkability.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
In the Know: Public outdoor ice rink: Fun for all ages
Experience the joys of winter in Scarborough with an array of outdoor recreation spaces. Once we have sustained cold temperatures, head to our municipal skate pond for a fun activity for the family. For over three decades, Scarborough’s Community Services department has maintained an outdoor rink for skaters to enjoy during opportune winter conditions at […]