Request absentee ballots online at scarboroughmaine.org or in person at the Town Clerk’s Office, or mail a completed form to the Town Clerk’s Office at P.O. Box 360, Scarborough, ME 04070-0360. Requests must be made by Oct. 31 and can be dropped off any time outside Town Hall or inside during business hours. Ballots will […]
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Council Corner: A changing council, same community priorities
Fall is a time of change for many of us. In my house we pack away the beach towels that survived hundreds of hours in the sun, shake the last of the sand from the toys, and decide which pairs of goggles will live to see another season. The kids try on new sneakers and […]
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Scarborough students learn while gathering data on crab species
Educators say the work gives kids a hands-on learning experience in an enjoyable outdoor setting.
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Presidential election is top of mind as early voting gets underway in Maine
In-person absentee voting got off to a robust start in several communities Monday, with some Portland voters saying they were eager to cast a ballot in the presidential election.
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Scarborough Historical Society changing locations for programs
The Scarborough Historical Society will now be presenting its programs at a new location, the parish hall of the First Congregational Church at 167 Black Point Road in Scarborough. Sponsored by the Prouts Neck Historical Society, the next program will be offered on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. and will feature Ron Romano on […]
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Letter: Cory Fellows will serve well on Scarborough Town Council
I met Cory Fellows and his family many years ago when I was running a day camp at my farm and his children were campers. We’ve remained friends over the years as our children grew up. I am consistently impressed by Fellows’ measured work, his capacity to listen and engage and his ability to lace […]
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Scarborough transportation study to be completed this fall
The Transportation Committee will present its findings from a study conducted over the last two years to advise how the town will address infrastructure, focusing on multiple forms of transit, enhancing safety, meeting transportation demands and more.
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In The Know: $6M land bond proposed in November election
The Scarborough election on Nov. 5 will include a $6 million land bond request on the local ballot. The measure was approved in the Sept. 4 Town Council meeting along with a written explanation and recommendation by the council to be included on the ballot question. The land bond question was first requested to be […]
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Scarborough Land Trust hosts open houses to show new office
The Scarborough Land Trust is holding two open houses to showcase its new office location. The first open house is Monday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. and the second is Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. SLT’s new location is 25 Plaza Drive, Unit No. 6, in Scarborough, behind McDonald’s and opposite […]
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Workshop set on estate planning, retirement
Scarborough’s First Congregational Church is sponsoring a workshop on retirement and estate planning, offered by local educators. The presentations will explain financial options and industry updates on wills versus trusts; estate planning; Medicare; Social Security; nursing homes versus assisted living facilities; and funerals with advance planning. This event is open to the public and will […]