Local holiday events in the Greater Portland region support local businesses and bring a sense of community cheer.
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Hannaford website back online after more technical issues Saturday
The supermarket’s website and app services were down for nearly 2 weeks earlier this month. It’s unclear if the issues are related.
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Market Basket coming to The Downs in Scarborough
The new location, slated to open in 2026, will be the grocery chain’s fourth in Maine.
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Council Corner: How do we keep Scarborough affordable?
“How do we keep Scarborough affordable?” It’s a simple question, but the answer is complex. One mechanism is through smart growth. If you don’t like growth, but want stable taxes, it is difficult to have it both ways. On Oct. 2, Crossroads Holdings voluntarily presented their latest progress to the town. The Downs is a […]
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New Market Basket coming to The Downs in Scarborough
The supermarket, which has stores in Biddeford, Westbrook and Topsham, will employ 300 people.
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Scarborough extends welcome for Community Thanksgiving
Sign-ups for volunteers had maxed out weeks before Thanksgiving, showing the impact of the community event.
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In a region known for quaint downtowns, a community without one builds from scratch
One year in, the town center of The Downs development in Scarborough is taking shape as the project’s planners engineer a community hub in one of Maine’s oldest towns.
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Scarborough Meetings: Nov. 15-22
Mon. 11/18 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/20 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 11/21 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall
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Letter: Sophie Warren looks forward to serving Scarborough House District 124
I am deeply grateful to have been reelected to the Maine House of Representatives on behalf of Scarborough Coastal House District 124. Thank you to the voters in our Scarborough community for placing your trust in me once again. Our victory is a testament to our shared values and vision for a brighter future for […]
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From Augusta: Reflecting on the solemn anniversary of Lewiston’s shooting
The Oct. 25, 2023, massacre in Lewiston turned out to be the deadliest mass shooting of the year, and in the top 10 deadliest mass shootings in our nation’s history. The Lewiston shooting cost 18 lives, and inflicted physical and emotional injuries to many. Tragedies remind us that Maine often feels like one big town […]