As the town looks forward to the budget season this spring, it finds itself in the strongest financial position in many years with a significant increase in available unassigned fund balance and an upgraded credit rating. This marked change in financial position did not happen overnight or by accident; prudent budgeting, active investing, and a […]
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Cafe Luna expanding to Falmouth
The new location, at 267 U.S. Route 1, is slated to launch in late spring.
Scarborough High School mental health club receives donation
The Sources of Strength club for student mental health received a $1,000 donation from the Wade Millet Foundation after counselors submitted a proposal to the organization.
We Love to Eat: Feb. 27
Community meals in Buxton, Gorham, Gray, Scarborough and Westbrook.
Plans for Market Basket and more taking shape at The Downs in Scarborough
The Planning Board gave feedback on the proposed grocery store, a retail building and a 76-unit apartment with commercial space on the first floor at its meeting last week.
Scarborough Town Council approaches final vote on new beach fees
Non-resident beach passes are proposed to be raised by $30 and be capped at 425 issued annually. A daily parking fee increase is also being considered.
Council Corner: Prioritizing our priorities … again
As occasionally happens, we had a little snafu with who was planning to author this week’s article. Typically, when this happens I am called up, or self-selected, to write something on a short deadline. Normally, I am all too happy to oblige. I love connecting with people through writing. However, this week when Councilors Cushing […]
Scarborough Meetings: Feb. 21-28
Mon. 2/24 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/25 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/26 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/26 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/26 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/27 5:30 p.m. School Board Workshop Zoom, Town […]
We Love to Eat: Feb. 20
Community meals in the towns of Casco, Buxton, Gorham, Gray, Scarborough and Westbrook.
Scarborough School Board contemplates new cellphone policy
Over 400 community members, largely Scarborough parents, signed a petition to implement a bell-to-bell cellphone ban at the schools. A petition signed by over 380 students opposes this.