PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]
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Hundreds gather in Scarborough to remember life of stabbing victim
James Pearson, an 82-year-old Christmas tree farmer, was slain outside his home last month.
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Scarborough teachers rally for contract; Bernie Sanders sends letter of support
Working without a contract since September, Scarborough teachers are pushing for improved working conditions that school officials say are ‘good-faith disagreements.’
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Scarborough student leads state’s new student cabinet
The Cabinet, comprised of students from all 16 counties, will provide Commissioner of Education Pender Makin with a youth-based focus on educational topics in the state.
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Scarborough tree pick up starts Jan. 6
SCARBOROUGH — The Public Works Department will be picking up Christmas trees throughout the month of January, beginning Jan. 6. Trees should be placed curbside on the same day as trash pick up. Trees can also be dropped off the Public Works facility at 20 Washington Ave. and placed next to the winter-sand-for-the-public area. For […]
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Scarborough teachers’ contract dispute gets national visibility via Bernie Sanders tweet
The Democratic presidential candidate supports the local and state teachers’ unions.
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Italian restaurant moving into former Anjon’s location in Scarborough
Cobblestone Grille, a small Italian restaurant in Old Orchard Beach, will re-open in a new spot – on Route 1 – and with a new name.
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Boy rescued after falling through ice on Scarborough pond
The young boy was rescued by a woman whose son heard someone screaming Friday morning.
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 3-10
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 1/6 7 p.m. Town Council Ordinance Committee TH Tues. 1/7 6:30 p.m. School Building Committee TH Tues. 1/7 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop MS Scarborough Sat. 1/4 8 a.m. Town Council Goals Workshop MB Mon. 1/6 4:15 p.m. Communication Meeting MB Mon. 1/6 5:30 p.m. Appointments Committee MB Mon. 1/6 6:30 p.m. […]
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State’s top court rules in dispute over Scarborough tax breaks
The dispute centered on a widespread but little-known benefit for people who own a vacant adjacent lot.