SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Public Library has opened to a limited number of visitors and browsing times to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “The Scarborough School Department and Community Services have done extensive planning and made difficult decisions to keep … our community safe. It is essential that we support this effort after school […]
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Smooth start to the school year in Scarborough, South Portland
Students in both school districts went back for their first days in school since the pandemic closed area school buildings in March.
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Scarborough FD marks National Preparedness Month
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Fire Department is encouraging everyone to take part in National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Disasters don’t wait, make your plan today.” Chief Michael Thurlow said each week of the month has a different theme. Week 1 (Sept. 1-5) is about making a plan for handling an emergency, including where […]
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Dunkin’ owners deny claims in transgender harassment lawsuit
SCARBOROUGH — The parent company of a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Scarborough is denying claims that a former employee was harassed or fired based on his transgender status, according to a Sept. 8 court filing. Kye Hubbard, of Westbrook, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Maine on July 1, alleging he was harassed […]
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Southern Meetings: Sept. 11-18
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Mon. 9/14 7 p.m. Town Council Tues. 9/15 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 9/16 6:30 p.m. Community Services Committee Thur. 9/17 6 p.m. Fort Williams Park Committee Thur. 9/17 6:30 p.m. Energy Committee Thur. 9/17 6:30 p.m. Thomas Memorial Library Committee Scarborough […]
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Letter: Vote Warren for a fresh perspective in House 29
Dear friends and neighbors of House District 29 in Scarborough, A fresh face and new perspective is where I am casting my vote this year! Sophia Warren has my vote for House District 29 in Scarborough. With party politics and divisive rhetoric at an all-time high across our nation it is time to give these […]
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Forum: Make sure your vote matters
The most important way we can take part in our democracy is voting. The election this Nov. 3 is an especially critical one to take part in, as we will be choosing a president, a U.S. senator and representative, our entire state legislature and a host of local offices. With so much on the ballot […]
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Letter: Elect Brenner in Senate 30 for her compassion, leadership
l am writing this letter in support of Stacy Brenner, the Democratic candidate for state Senate in District 30. It encompasses Gorham, Buxton and Scarborough. Stacy is a long-term community leader based upon her experience as a major business owner as well as her nursing career. With two nursing degrees, Stacy’s knowledge of the health […]
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Renewable energy grant awarded to Scarborough farm
SCARBOROUGH — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has announced new grants from the USDA totaling $21,343 that will be used to build solar panels on two locations, including a farm in Scarborough. In addition to a solar panel project in Richmond, the grants will pay for the purchase and installation of a 23.7 kilowatt solar array […]
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Scarborough to expand daycare options during pandemic, teachers still worried
Town officials are trying to make up for a loss of capacity caused by the pandemic, but some teachers are still being forced to choose between their own children and their students.