AUGUSTA — Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for the towns of Scarborough and Gorham has been released. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects. “I’m excited to share the upcoming projects that […]
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What we’re doing in Augusta to make prescription medications more accessible
Here in the Legislature, I have the privilege of serving on two legislative committees. First is the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, of which I am honored to serve as chair. The second is the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee. I thoroughly enjoy serving on both of these committees, but today I wanted […]
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Scarborough Council makes strategic use of TIF tools
The Scarborough Town Council is reviewing the impacts of a component of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts known as the “tax shift” or “shelter benefit.” As part of this review, the Council wants to ensure that they are using this benefit strategically in both the Haigis Parkway TIF and the Downtown Omnibus TIF. TIF districts […]
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Throw away your reusable masks, help save wildlife
SCARBOROUGH—Due to the COVID-19 surge there has been an increased use of and demand for disposable masks. In turn, the Town of Scarborough has seen an increased number of masks littering the ground. Town officials are asking people to please throw away their masks in the trash bin when finished using them, according to […]
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Letters to the editor, Feb. 11
Good Samaritans still exist To the editor, Late afternoon on February 4, 2022, near the end of a day of snow, sleet, and ice, I ventured out for a short drive, only to find myself stuck in the snow trying to turn into a driveway on Payne Road in Scarborough (near the Haigis Parkway intersection). […]
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10 years of keeping our neighbors warm
Keeping warm — that’s the challenge of Maine winters. For some of our neighbors, the choices are acute: eat or heat. Fill a prescription or fill the oil tank. Even lowering the thermostat to near 60 and putting on extra layers isn’t enough for some to get by. Project GRACE makes it a little easier […]
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Downs developers: More building permits needed for vibrant town center
An exemption to the town’s growth cap would allow The Downs’ value to reach $370 million within six years.
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Scarborough deputy police chief leaves legacy of collaboration
John O’Malley, praised for his commitment and dedication to the Scarborough police force, retired last week after 30 years with the department.
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Downs developers asking for a housing cap exemption
The Downs developers told Town Council many more homes than are currently allowed are necessary for the success of a town center.
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Community Read Book Talk slated for Feb. 15
Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth and the South Portland and Scarborough public libraries will hold a Community Read Book Talk via Zoom at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 featuring author Gene Weingarten. This year’s Community Read book is Weingarten’s “One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America.” The Pulitzer Prize winning […]