This Concord Coach, driven by Harris Seavey, was used to pick up people at Scarborough Beach Station and transport them to hotels at Prouts Neck. The passengers are not identified, but a close look reveals they had various tools in their hands, including a chef’s knife, a broad ax, a bugle and a hoe. It’s […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Southern Meetings: April 3-10
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
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Letter: Laughter is the best medicine for what ails us
Heather Martin’s recent column moved me more than anything else I’ve read about our social response to the pandemic. Humor. What a weapon against fear! Right then, my thinking changed – a lot. Lots of us fear running out of hand sanitizer, but the liquor shelves have plenty! Bacardi 151 is 75% ethanol, which is […]
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Southern Meetings: March 27-April 3
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough school superintendent warns of coronavirus exposure
An adult who had contact with a classroom at Eight Corners Primary School has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Moving day is coming for Scarborough police, fire
Workers are putting the finishing touches on a new 53,000-square-foot safety complex on Route 1, and Scarborough Police, Fire and EMS crews are planning to move in next month.
Posted inHealth, Kennebunk Post, Local & State, News, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunk cancer treatment center closes after positive coronavirus case
New England Cancer Specialists has asked more than 230 patients who went to the office last week to stay home and watch for symptoms.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Scarborough, Bridgton chiefs: Jailing Mainers for drug use or possession won’t solve addiction problem
Instead, we should prioritize making treatment, housing, health care and community support available to all who need them.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Lease or build new? Scarborough weighs community center options
A committe has finished its work on recommendations for a new community center, but potential costs remain an obstacle.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Indian mural in Scarborough honors Native heritage
I am a citizen in the town of Scarborough. Since my ancestors were members of the Penobscot Indian Tribe, I do not want the mural removed from the school. My family and I are very proud of our Penobscot Indian heritage. In fact, a family friend owns the Mt. Kearsage Indian Museum in New Hampshire. […]