The sighting of the shark, believed to be a great white, near busy southern Maine beaches prompted warnings from public safety officials.
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Scarborough’s Summerfest returns with a twist
For the first time, Scarborough’s biggest town event will feature a children’s market.
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Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Scarborough
The Amtrak train struck the person around 6:10 p.m. on Saturday evening, said Scarborough Police.
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Police have revealed few details 2 weeks after finding critically injured man in Scarborough road
The 25-year-old Portland man was found with ‘significant trauma,’ but officials have declined to say what sort of injuries he sustained, whether foul play is suspected or if police have identified any persons of interest.
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Tax bills, a community survey, Summerfest and more happenings in Scarborough | In the Know
There is a lot happening in Scarborough these days. Here’s a peek at some updates, projects, and initiatives underway. Tax bills: Tax bills will be mailed in mid- to late-August. November election: The town clerk’s office is currently accepting nominations for open seats this November. Terms are ending for two seats on the Town Council, […]
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Maine will stand strong for survivors and fill the gaps left by federal cuts | Anne Carney
While it often feels like changes in the federal government are moving us backward, Maine is moving forward, protecting health care and services for survivors of violence when it matters most. At a recent federal budget hearing in June, Sen. Susan Collins expressed concern about the Justice Department’s request to drastically reduce the Office on […]
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Summer positivity and appreciation for all things Scarborough | Council Corner
Happy summer from your newest Scarborough town councilor. There is a wide variety of work in front of the council, but right now, let’s focus on summer in Scarborough. It took a while to arrive, but it is certainly worth the wait. Summer allows for rest and relaxation and there is no better place to […]
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Scarborough lifeguard has been watching the beach for more than 50 years
Greg Wilfert has been keeping a watchful eye on Scarborough’s surf for half a century. He stopped counting after 100 rescues.
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Scarborough Land Trust acquires 130 acres to expand conservation area
The 130-acre addition to Silver Brook Preserve expands contiguous conserved lands.
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Town boards and committees advance Scarborough initiatives | In the Know
Scarborough has several citizen-led boards and committees working on issues to enhance our community. Much of their work is driven by council goals and initiatives, defined in the areas of long range facilities planning (addressing school facility needs), conservation (implementing environmental protection and climate change initiatives), traffic (advancing the Transportation Study), Growth/Housing (defining an affordable […]