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Scarborough officials offer support after stabbing at high school

by Kelley Bouchard October 30, 2018October 30, 2018

A 20-year-old town resident is charged with stabbing a 15-year-old Scarborough High School student during halftime of a soccer game.

Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics

Senate District 30: Key race pits Republican Sen. Volk against ex-lawmaker Sanborn

by Kelley Bouchard October 30, 2018October 30, 2018

Policy areas where the candidates differ include climate action, alternative energy development, gun laws, preservation of voting rights and abortion rights.

Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics

Senate District 29: Issues include health and elderly care, and education

by Jocelyn Van Saun The Forecaster October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth is seeking her third term, and is being challenged by Republican George Van Syckel of South Portland.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Police say man stabbed teenage acquaintance at Scarborough soccer game

by Matt Byrne October 29, 2018December 27, 2018

Police say Nicolas Blanchard, 20, of Scarborough was charged with aggravated assault after he stabbed a 15-year-old student over a $20 debt.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Dear Verizon: Can you hear us now?

by tony barclay and stephanie smith Special to the Press Herald October 29, 2018October 28, 2018

A proposed cell tower means that Scarborough must unite against corporate greed and protect our marshlands.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Scarborough school board candidates weigh in on superintendent, proficiency-based education

by Kelley Bouchard October 29, 2018November 7, 2018

Almost all have concerns about Julie Kukenberger’s performance during the past year, and about adoption of a controversial model and grading system.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Turbulent past year looms over hotly contested school board races in Scarborough

by Kelley Bouchard October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Most of the candidates say they want to reunite the community and move the district in a more positive direction, but conflicts likely will persist over the superintendent and her policy agenda.