SCARBOROUGH — Sewell Woods, a small gem of a property owned and protected by Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) in southern Scarborough, is undergoing some much-needed upgrades this summer. And is also getting some financial help to do so. Heavy use over the years has caused severe soil compaction and erosion from foot traffic going off […]
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In the Know: Fall tips for transitioning to organic lawn care
Like organic agriculture, the basic principle of organic lawn care is building and maintaining healthy soil. Soil contains millions of beneficial bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms, often called the soil food web. Organic lawn care methods strive to enrich these important parts of the soil through: 1.) aeration, to allow more oxygen, nutrients and moisture into […]
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Record numbers of piping plovers recorded on Maine beaches
There were 140 nesting pairs of piping plovers and 252 chicks were raised to the point of being able to fly.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Aug. 26-Sept. 2
Cape Elizabeth Thur. 9/1 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works Scarborough Mon. 8/29 6 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Town Hall Fri. 9/2 8 a.m. Long Range Planning Committee Town Hall/Zoom South Portland Tues. 8/30 10:30 a.m. Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Municipal Services Tues. 8/30 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commission Workshop Zoom Thur. 9/1 4 p.m. […]
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Scarborough library holds scam workshop
The Scarborough Public Library will offer a workshop to help people recognize common scams and what you can do to avoid them: How to Protect Yourself from Scams: Learn How to be a Fraud Fighter. AARP Maine and AARP Fraud Watch Network volunteer, and Scarborough resident, Don Taylor will offer useful resources and a fraud […]
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Freeport man’s vision: Disabled will reside with dignity
The goal of Paul Linet’s nonprofit 3i Housing of Maine is to create affordable apartments, with a big focus on assistive technology, for people with physical disabilities.
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Gorham Road construction in Scarborough begins next phase
People traveling through this area should seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
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Sewage spill causes shellfish closure in Scarborough
The affected area is to reopen Aug. 30.
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Letters to the editor, Aug. 19
Brenner for State Senate To the editor, As Scarborough residents for the past 17 years, we strongly support Stacy Brenner to be re-elected to the Maine Senate representing Scarborough and Gorham. Stacy is a leader on public health and environmental issues in the Maine legislature and nationally. She spearheaded successful legislation to combat dangerous PFAS […]
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Garden created to bring hope, peace, enjoyment
The Scarborough Garden Club created and maintains the Garden of Hope. The garden is located at the northern end of the Maine Medical Center, 96 Campus Drive. The garden is designed with white flowering plants to bring hope, peace and enjoyment to all who reflect on it. The fragrance of the full blown lily […]