In recent weeks, I’ve been hearing from folks in my district regarding their concerns about events and statements made at the federal level and their impact here in Maine. While I too am alarmed by the actions that our federal government has taken in the last few weeks, I’m comforted by the hard work being […]
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Abbott Labs sued for alleged ADA, human rights and whistleblower protection violations
Two former employees say the Scarborough plant failed to accommodate their disabilities and created a hostile work environment after they outed the company for pushing out defective COVID-19 tests.
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Scarborough Meetings: March 7-14
Mon. 3/10 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 3/11 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Town Hall Wed. 3/12 4 p.m. Appointments/Negotiations Town Hall Wed. 3/12 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Wed. 3/12 7 p.m. Zoning Board Town Hall Thu. 3/13 10 a.m. Parks/Conservation Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/13 5 p.m. Finance […]
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10 Scarborough students taken to hospital after feeling ill at Wentworth School
Fire Chief Rich Kindelan said none of the illnesses was serious and no gases or other issues were detected inside the school.
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Now is not the time to bolster pre-K program, Scarborough School Board says
The financial investment, combined with voters already facing multiple expensive decisions for school projects and the budget, meant many board members felt it isn’t the right time.
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Scarborough’s new Community Services director brings passion, experience
Nick Cliche developed a passion for municipal recreation over his 18-year career in Portland’s Parks and Rec Department before making the move to Scarborough.
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Scarborough Land Trust conserves land along Nonesuch River
The 30-acre parcel, the majority of which is on Gorham’s side of the town line, will help protect wildlife and provide recreational opportunities, the land trust’s executive director said.
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Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to require insurance coverage for blood serum testing for PFAS
A Scarborough legislator introduced a bill to require private insurance carriers to cover the cost of blood serum testing for PFAS on March 4. Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced LD 582, “An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances,” which was the subject of a […]
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A Window on the Past: Sagadahoc Farms of South Portland and Scarborough
Sagadahoc Farms was located on a piece of land that started southeast of Main Street in South Portland, roughly to the rear of the Fred and Mabel Lund (Lund’s Dairy) and Charles R. Dean (Cloverdale Dairy) properties on Main Street, and ran south over the town line into Scarborough to the Pleasant Hill Road (known […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Feb. 28-March 7
Mon. 3/3 5 p.m. School Finance Committee Zoom, Central Office Mon. 3/3 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/5 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Wed. 3/5 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/6 8 a.m. School Board Communications Zoom Thu. 3/6 5 p.m. School Board Policy Zoom, Central […]