As with every New Year, I find myself simultaneously reflecting on the successes and struggles of the past year and hoping that 2023 will bring more successes than struggles. This hope has already been met with the announcement of committee assignments over the holiday break. I’m happy to serve again as chair of the Environment […]
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Scarborough hoping to get a handle on extent of homelessness in town
A study of its unhoused population will allow the town to better address the problem, town officials say.
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No quick fixes for December storm damage in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland
The Cape Elizabeth Community Services building may take more than two months to repair, and the restoration of washed-out dunes at South Portland’s Willard Beach is a lengthy process.
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 6-13
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 1/9 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Town Hall Mon. 1/9 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 1/10 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Scarborough Fri. 1/6 8 a.m. Long Range Planning Committee Zoom, Municipal Building Mon. 1/9 4 p.m. Communication Meeting Zoom, Municipal Building Mon. 1/9 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Federal agents, local police seize drugs, arrest Old Orchard Beach resident
Fentanyl, cocaine, and handguns were seized as a search warrant was executed at the residence of Franklin Salcedo, agents said. Assisting the U.S. DEA were Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough police and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
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Councilor Corner: Good tidings to you and Happy New Year!
It’s such a blessing to celebrate the Holidays in a place like Scarborough. As the Town Council begins to prepare for 2023, I feel fortunate to take this opportunity to thank you all for the support, compassion and engagement that you showed in 2022 and to reflect on how things went. It was a transitional […]
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Evictions continue at Scarborough Comfort Inn
The Comfort Inn, which has been used to house unsheltered residents, continues its eviction plan. The town council continues to work on strategies to address homelessness.
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In the Know: New year, new ways to stay active and engaged
Happy New Year to all! As many people do at the start of the new year, Scarborough Community Services is reflecting back on the past year on what we have accomplished and how we have grown. We’re assessing what went well and how we can improve our processes, procedures, and services into this new year. […]
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Letters, Jan. 6, 2023
Thanks to Scarborough Library To the editor, This is a message of gratitude for all of those who helped host the weatherization workshop held at the Scarborough Public Library (SPL) on Saturday, Nov. 19. Steffi Cox, executive director of Project G.R.A.C.E. (projectgracemaine.org), came up with the idea for a Snug It Up! workshop to educate […]
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Burnham Road land acquisition expenditure approved by Scarborough Town Council
In a second and final reading, the Scarborough Town Council approved an expenditure to purchase the property at 91 Burnham Road for conservation.