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Commentary: Proposed Maine local option tax would be a losing proposition

by Jacob Posik Special to the Press Herald December 14, 2019December 13, 2019

Border-county businesses would forfeit sales, and taxpayers in most of the state’s municipalities would see little benefit.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Morrison Center to merge with Bangor group

by Staff Report December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

The Scarborough nonprofit offers services to people with disabilities, and says its merger with UCP of Maine will allow for strategic growth and long-term viability.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Scarborough public safety building under contract to be purchased

by Michael Kelley December 13, 2019December 11, 2019

Redevelopment could include a mixed-use site with housing and restaurants.

Local & State, News

Scarborough police report 3-vehicle crash on Route 1

by Dennis Hoey December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

The crash occurs just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Route 1 and Commerce Drive.

The Forecaster

Scarborough holds public forum on school consolidation

December 11, 2019

SCARBOROUGH — The School Board will hold a public forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, at Town Hall to get public feedback on a recommendation from the Building Steering Committee that the town build a new consolidated primary school.

The Forecaster

Scarborough closes recycling, composting site

December 11, 2019

SCARBOROUGH — The town has closed its recycling and compost collection site on Bessey School Drive, off Route 1. From now on residents can bring those items to the Public Works facility at 20 Washington Ave., where the containers can be more easily monitored and maintained by staff. Call Public Works at 730-4400 for more […]

The Forecaster

Scarborough recycling center announces winter hours

December 11, 2019

SCARBOROUGH — The Community Recycling Center, located at 8 Runway Road, will transition to its winter schedule beginning Tuesday, Dec. 17. Winter hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact pwinfo@scarboroughmaine.org or call 730-4400 for more information.

The Forecaster

Southern Meetings: Dec. 13-20

December 11, 2019

Cape Elizabeth Tues. 12/17 3 p.m. School Board Policy Committee TH Tues. 12/17 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 12/18 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee CC Thur. 12/19 6 p.m. Fort Williams Park Committee CC Thur. 12/19 6:30 p.m. Thomas Memorial Library Committee TML Thur. 12/19 6:30 p.m. Energy Committee TH Scarborough Mon. 12/16 6:30 […]