Responding to the plight of Abdi Iftin who is experiencing substantial backlash to his writing from “fellow” Mainers (“Taking a step back, but not giving up,” Dec. 3), I am now an official resident immigrant from Massachusetts where I was a professor for 42 years, but now officially retired in 2012 to Scarborough to be […]
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Letter: Scarborough is not ready for fiscal conservatism
Results of recent local elections have shown clearly that Scarborough is not ready for fiscal conservatism. Various factors are responsible. With the ability to work from home, young progressives have flocked to Maine’s natural beauty and inexpensive real estate to flee the fast and complex pace of urban areas. They have started families and set […]
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Letter: Iftin proves hard work is still valued in our country
Dear Mr. Iftin, I am responding to your very heartfelt and disturbing essay (“Taking a step back, but not giving up,” Dec. 3). The response to your articles, ideas and thoughts by more than a few hateful people was difficult to hear, rationalize or understand except to observe the obvious. America, Maine and Scarborough have […]
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In the Know: Scarborough publishes draft Open Space Plan for conservation
After months of work by consultants, town staff, and the Ad Hoc Open Space Committee, a draft of the town’s Open Space Plan is available for the public to review. The plan can be found in the “What’s Happening” section of the town’s website, scarboroughmaine.org. The public is invited to review the draft plan and […]
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Scarborough railway crossing to receive maintenance
The Maine DOT has proposed to close the bridge for two separate weekends to complete the work in either 2025 or 2026.
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Scarborough Planning Board considers proposed wetland setbacks ‘the bare minimum’
The majority of Planning Board members at a meeting on Monday said they support the 25-foot setback, while one member said they’d like to wait until the town gathers more input from stakeholders.
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Two arrested for drug trafficking in Scarborough
The Scarborough Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving a local hotel that was believed to be involved in drug trafficking on Dec. 16 at about 12:30 p.m. A K-9 was deployed, which positively alerted to the presence of narcotic odor, according to a police statement. Upon searching the […]
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From Augusta – Preparing for the 132nd Legislature
On Wednesday, Dec. 4, I was sworn in for a third term as your State Senator. It is an honor to continue representing the people of South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough in the Maine State Senate. Over the past four years, I have enjoyed speaking with you about your concerns and the […]
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People and Business: Dec. 18
Hires, promotions, appointments Richard Flagg of Scarborough was promoted to executive vice president, senior commercial banking officer at Norway Savings Bank. He joined the bank as vice president, commercial lender in 2001, was promoted to regional vice president, team leader in 2009, overseeing the commercial lending team in Greater Portland, and in 2020 was promoted […]
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Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer charged in 7th death
The suspect, a New York architect, was already accused of killing 6 other women, including Megan Waterman of Scarborough.