The goal is to ensure the automated external defibrillators are in good condition and that a person can get to one anywhere in a public setting within three to five minutes of someone suffering cardiac arrest or collapsing.
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More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations
Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
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Scarborough Meetings: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Mon. 2/3 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Tue. 2/4 4 p.m. School Board Policy Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/5 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/6 8 a.m. School Board Communications Zoom Thu. 2/6 7 p.m. School Board Zoom, Town Hall
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In the Know: Town of Scarborough: What’s in store for 2025
With 2024 squarely behind us, we’re looking ahead to the projects and priorities anticipated to be a prominent part of the year ahead. Some of these efforts are a continuation of work that is already in progress, and others like the budget occur every year. The town of Scarborough encourages public participation whenever possible — […]
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Scarborough council passes long-debated wetland setbacks
The 5-2 vote caps off an 18-month effort to draft and enact the ordinance and two months of public debate among residents, developers and councilors.
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Scarborough Land Trust seeks volunteers
The Scarborough Land Trust’s Scarborough Marsh Committee is recruiting new members to help protect Scarborough Marsh and ensure it survives in the face of development, climate change and contaminated runoff. Covering an area of approximately 3,200 acres, Scarborough Marsh is the largest salt marsh in Maine and one of Scarborough’s natural treasures. The land trust […]
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Upcoming ‘Fuel Rally’ in Scarborough aims to help heat homes of neighbors in need
This year’s Keep Our Neighbors Warm Fuel Rally will take place at the Scarborough Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. The nonprofit Project GRACE puts on the fundraiser annually to raise money to supplement the cost of heat for families in need. “Our goal is to raise $25,000 to put […]
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Habitat, future of Scarborough Marsh topic of program
A program exploring the ecology and habitats of Scarborough Marsh will be presented by Linda Woodard, director of the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, on Sunday, Feb. 2 beginning at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church located at 167 Black Point Road in Scarborough. The program is sponsored by the Scarborough Historical Society. It will […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Jan. 24-31
Sat. 1/25 10 a.m. Council Goals Workshop Town Hall Mon. 1/27 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/29 4 p.m. Rules/Policies Committee Town Hall Wed. 1/29 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Town Hall
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Scarborough deputy town clerk promoted
Kristen Barth, who has worked as deputy town clerk since February 2023, has officially transitioned to the role of town clerk. Former longtime Town Clerk Tody Justice moved fully to the role of executive assistant to the town manager. She will continue to assist the Clerk’s Office as needed and retain her existing duties at […]