I love the curiosity that some kids have when they’re excited about learning a new skill or topic. You can find yourself in a never-ending cycle of questions and answers, where one answer begets another question and vice versa. Generally, the questions result from a desire to understand more deeply, which I appreciate and try […]
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Councilors Corner: Decision time – again
In the midst of our annual budget cycle in May, I wrote an article appealing for us as a public, Town Council and staff to prioritize our large capital items. They included the Library Expansion $13 million ($18 million+ including all costs), School Facilities Improvements ($130 million+) and a Community Center and Pool ($35 million+). […]
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Allagash Brewing to move tasting room to Scarborough in 2024
The Portland-based craft brewery has purchased land at The Downs mixed-use development, on the site of a former horse racing track.
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Scarborough library expansion goes to voters in November
Residents will be asked Nov. 8 whether the town should borrow up to $12.9 million for the project, which would add 22,176 square feet to the Scarborough Public Library.
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Southern Meetings: Sept. 9-16
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 9/12 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tues. 9/13 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tues. 9/13 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall/Zoom Wed. 9/14 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee Community Center Wed. 9/14 6:30 p.m. School Board Building Oversight Committee Zoom Wed. 9/14 7 p.m. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Zoom […]
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SPL book sale takes place Saturday, Sept. 10
The Scarborough Public Library is holding a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will take place at Scarborough Public Works at 20 Washington Ave. Those attending should bring their own bags for their purchases and payment must be made with cash or by check only. For more information, […]
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24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy to be held Sept. 18 in Scarborough
The Maine professional Drivers Association will hold the 24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy event on Sunday, Sept. 18, in an effort to help Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD raise funds for operations. Activities will include: A “Touch-a-Truck” event from 10 a.m. to noon, truck show, drivers competition, raffle items, 50/50, and food. The line-up […]
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People & Business: Sept. 7
Scarborough Land Trust honors Eddie Woodin Scarborough Land Trust honored Eddie Woodin with its first Conservationist of the Year award at annual Broadturn Farm Dinner event Aug. 25. “A longtime environmentalist, Eddie has helped protect healthy and natural outdoor spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife,” Executive Director Andrew Mackie said in prepared statement. […]
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SEDCO annual meeting to take place Oct. 4
The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) will hold its annual meeting at the Black Point Inn on Oct. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s annual meeting will feature Dana Fortier, director of Global Facilities Planning & Implementation for IDEXX as the keynote speaker. Fortier will discuss the company’s expansion into Scarborough as well […]
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Sponsor a child’s backpack with Project GRACE
Help families get ready for back-to-school.