Cape Elizabeth Tues. 11/1 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works Department Tues. 11/1 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Wed. 11/2 6 p.m. Kettle Cove Redevelopment Public Meeting Town Center Fire Station Thur. 11/3 3 p.m. School Board Policy Committee Town Hall Scarborough Tues. 11/1 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Municipal Building Wed. 11/2 7 p.m. […]
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Opinion: Too many unanswered questions on library expansion
Do great libraries need to be a certain size? We don’t think so. That’s why SMARTaxes is urging a NO vote on the $12.9 million Library expansion bond on the November 8 referendum question. We agree with the overwhelming majority of Scarborough residents — our Public Library is a special place and an invaluable Town […]
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Opinion: A guide to Scarborough’s Charter referendum questions on Nov. 8 ballot
There is a two-page ballot, printed on both sides, asking registered voters to vote on 7 proposed amendments to the Town Charter. These charter amendments come up for a vote about once every 10 years. This article is for the purpose of explaining what these Charter Amendments mean to the residents of Scarborough. Question 1 […]
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In the Know: Get ready to renew your passport
Scarborough Community Services has long offered passport application and renewal services to our community. For the tenth year in a row, they will be hosting Annual Passport Day on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Community Services Hub (418 Payne Road). Unfortunately, an indicator of the great demand, this appointment-only event filled up quickly and staff […]
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Ketcha Outdoors hires Maine nonprofitleader Laragh Kavanaugh as executive director
SCARBOROUGH — Laragh Kavanaugh as the new executive director for the organization for Ketcha Outdoors. Laragh brings over 20 years of leadership experience to the role of executive director, both as an outdoor educator and as a director at an international nonprofit. From guiding youth wilderness expeditions for Outward Bound, to leading international programs in […]
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In the Know: What Is your library worth to you?
What are the out-of-pocket costs for library services, resources, and programs you and your family benefit from? Try out the Library’s new Library Value Calculator at https://scarboroughlibrary.org/calculator to get an informed estimate. Start by simply plugging in a few numbers that represent your typical monthly usage. The results may surprise you! While it is likely that borrowing a few […]
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 21
Vote for library expansion bond To the editor, It is hard to imagine that the citizens of Scarborough would pass up this opportunity to expand their excellent library and bring it forward into the 21st century, but there have been letters in this column exhorting voters to do just that. Why wouldn’t we want to […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough voters could boost future pay for elected officials
Scarborough residents next month will decide on seven amendments to the town charter, including pay raises for town councilors and school board members and the timing of school board elections. If approved, the pay would increase by $1,000 to to $2,500 per year. Chairpersons’ pay would go up by $1,750 to $2,750 per year. The […]
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Letter: Expand Scarborough library to support community needs
We have resided in Scarborough for 30 years. During this time, we have seen many positive changes and growth in town. Scarborough is now a thriving suburban community with a robust commercial tax base. One result of this growth has been the steady increase in valuation. At $4,998,750,000, Scarborough ranks fourth in Maine in equalized […]
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Southern meetings: Oct. 21-28
Cape Elizabeth Tues. 10/25 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop Cape Elizabeth High School library Tues. 10/25 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Town Hall Wed. 10/26 7 p.m. Candidates Night – State Elections Town Hall Scarborough Tues. 10/25 9 a.m. Senior Advisory Committee Municipal Building & Zoom Tues. 10/25 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Municipal Building […]