OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Oct. 9, 1973, a bright light and adventurous spirit was born. Michael Scott Palanza was full of life, had the greatest sense of humor and quick wit. He was on the go from the moment he learned to crawl. Michael’s mother, Pam Butler, married Wayne Wilson, and they moved to […]
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Michael S. Palanza
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Oct. 9, 1973, a bright light and adventurous spirit was born. Michael Scott Palanza was full of life, had the greatest sense of humor and quick wit. He was on the go from the moment he learned to crawl. Michael’s mother, Pam Butler, married Wayne Wilson, and they moved to […]
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In the Know: Vote on Election Day, Nov. 8
We’re less than a week away from Election Day, held on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Municipal and Referendum Election and State of Maine General Election are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. Voting will take place at the Scarborough High School from 7 a.m. yo 8 p.m. Look for the […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Sustainable development discussed at Scarborough town workshop
The town council held a workshop with members from the Sustainability Committee and Conservation Commission.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Police to take back drugs on Oct. 29
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, — U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day — the Scarborough Police Department will be one of the multiple sites across the state and around the nation that will accept unwanted and unused medication. “Unused prescription drugs that collect in our homes can […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 28
Vote yes on library expansion To the editor, Prioritizing and funding municipal building projects is always a challenge, especially so when new and compelling projects enter the pipeline. The Town of Scarborough has made the library a priority for over a decade. The proposed consolidated primary school and the proposed recreational center at The Downs […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Size, timing at center of Scarborough library expansion vote
Voters will decide Nov. 8 whether to approve borrowing $13 million toward the project’s $16 million total.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Library expansion good for business community
I write in support of the Scarborough Public Library expansion project. Our library is exceptional at facilitating learning and creating meaningful connections and collaborations, but its current size has severely limited its capacity to do more, for more. As our library works to help support all members of our community with public meeting rooms, resources […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Shupe is committed to public service
Karin Shupe will be an outstanding new member of the Scarborough Town Council and I encourage voters to support her. Karin is hardworking, smart and direct. As a working parent, Karin is skilled at juggling multiple priorities. This also means she understands the importance of the schools within our community. I have served with Karin […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Scarborough library is critical to community
Libraries build literate, productive and engaged communities. One Australian study showed they generate $4.30 in benefit for every dollar invested. Our library is one of the primary providers of literacy programs for children ages 3 and under and their families. It supports digital literacy through training and free access to computers and the internet. Literacy […]