USM craft show – Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Costello Sports Complex, 37 College Ave., Gorham. More than 150 vendors; show to benefit USM student athletes. Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saint Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Grandma’s attic, children’s room, silent […]
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Scarborough council passes revisions to piping plover ordinance
After nearly an hour of debate, the revisions add new restricted activities and include least terns, another endangered species, in the protections.
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In The Know: Engaged residents can influence Scarborough Town Council actions
This November, the Town Council will be made up of three new members representing the priorities and concerns of our community. While we rely on our elected officials to make rational decisions with the sensitivities of the public in mind, councilors in turn look to the public to participate in dialogue. The Town Council is […]
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Scarborough, Comfort Inn face housing discrimination lawsuits
Two people who lived at the Route 1 hotel when it was used as temporary subsidized housing during the pandemic claim they were wrongfully evicted when the town required the hotel to resume short-term stays.
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Scarborough Meetings: Nov. 8-15
Fri. 11/8 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/12 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Town Hall Wed. 11/13 4 p.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 11/13 5 p.m. Appointments/Negotiations Town Hall Wed. 11/13 6 p.m. Ordinance Committee Zoom, Public Safety Thu. 11/14 10 a.m. Parks/Conservation Land Board Town Hall Thu. 11/14 5 p.m. […]
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Council Corner: A fond farewell from Councilor Jean-Marie Caterina
It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent all the people of Scarborough since 2013. I came in with the dogs and plovers on the beach and will leave with the Gorham Connector. There have been major changes in Scarborough over the ensuing years. As is true with all things, life changes. It […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 7
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Hill, UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Crafts, baked goods, soups, used books, attic treasures, large silent auction and more. Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Avita of Stroudwater, 113 Landing Road, Westbrook. Music, holiday goodies and shopping. USM […]
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Doherty, Fellows elected to Scarborough Town Council
Scott Doherty and Cory Fellows won a three-way race for two seats on the Scarborough Town Council. Fellows received 7,962 votes, Doherty received 7,559 votes, and candidate Crescencia Maurer received 6,316 votes. The pace of growth and affordability of living in Scarborough following a revaluation were major themes for all three candidates. Meanwhile, Bill Donovan […]
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Scarborough approves $6 million land bond
Voters also approved $1 million for body-worn and cruiser cameras for the Police Department, as well as $1 million for a replacement fire truck.
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Scarborough Community Services director takes job as town manager in Union
Todd Souza said he is proud of his staff for navigating the department through a number of challenges since he came to Scarborough in 2017 and looks forward to implementing all he’s learned in his new role in Union.