Registration for camps in Scarborough during February and April vacation opened Jan. 14 and, as of the Leader’s deadline on Wednesday, there are still spaces available. The programs for students in Grades K-5 are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The programs at Wentworth School include activities such as arts and crafts, gym time and […]
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Scarborough Public Safety, Community Services provide CPR, AED courses
Scarborough Community Services and the Scarborough Fire Department will offer public safety courses on Feb. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Public Safety Building on Route 1. The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course […]
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Scarborough Garden Club thanks Hillcrest Community Center with a sign
The Scarborough Garden Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To thank Hillcrest for providing a meeting space for the club a sign was donated and installed on the outside of the Community Center building. Beverly Thombs of the garden club organized the process with Hillcrest’s Lisa Desfosses and Tina Smith’s approval. The sign […]
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Scarborough Land Trust protects 32 acres along Beaver Brook
In another win for conservation, clean water, wildlife and residents of Scarborough, Scarborough Land Trust recently purchased and will protect 32 acres along Beaver Brook to be named Beaver Brook Preserve. The property, formerly part of 80 Beech Ridge Road, consists of mature forests, intermittent streams, wetlands and 1500 ft. along Beaver Brook. The brook […]
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Scarborough explores seven school solutions
The proposals from the first phase of the School Building Advisory Committee are included, with three additions provided by Harriman Architects, working with the Phase 2 committee.
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Letter: Scarborough Town Hall should open five days
So first, let me say that I am all for a four-day work week. I wish I had been able to take advantage of this during my career. That said, most entities that have gone to a four-day work weeks stagger the workforce hours so that they are open during business hours five days a […]
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In the Know: That’s a wrap: A look back at 2024
And that’s a wrap! Before diving headfirst into 2025, we’re taking a moment to crunch some numbers – not the budget kind, but the ones that tell the story of the town of Scarborough in the past year. From conserved land to committee work and a major election, the numbers show just how much has […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Jan. 17-24
Tue. 1/21 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Forum Middle School Tue. 1/21 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/22 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/22 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/22 6 p.m. CEA Policy Workshop Town Hall Wed. 1/22 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall […]
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Scarborough Public Library celebrates 125 years of history
Programs on Jan. 25 and Jan. 30 will cover the library’s past, present and future.
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Town: South Gorham fire coverage not an issue – yet
Gorham ended the agreement to share a space at the North Scarborough Fire Station nearly three years ago, but agreed to revisit the concept in the future if necessary. So far, town officials say Gorham’s Central Station serves the area effectively.