Scarborough families are invited to participate in a national event on Wednesday, Oct. 9, designed to foster physical activity and environmental awareness. National Walk and Roll to School Day encourages students to walk or bike to their schools, fostering healthy habits, reducing traffic and highlighting the need for safe routes, strengthening community connections. For Wentworth, […]
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Scarborough Kiwanis Club recognizes members, appoints leaders
The Kiwanis Club of Scarborough inducted officers at its annual dinner Sept. 18 at Birdies Grill in Old Orchard Beach. At the meeting, Gloria Goguen was inducted as president for a one-year term beginning Oct 1. Richard Foote was inducted as president-elect, and named Kiwanian of the Year. Jackie Perry was honored for her 35 […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Oct. 4-11
Tue. 10/8 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Town Hall Tue. 10/8 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Conservation Town Hall Wed. 10/9 4 p.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 10/9 5 p.m. Appointments/Negotiations Town Hall Wed. 10/9 6 p.m. Ordinance Committee Zoom, Public Safety Wed. 10/9 7 p.m. Zoning Board Town Hall Thu. 10/10 5 p.m. Finance Committee […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Sept. 27-Oct. 4
Wed. 10/2 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Wed. 10/2 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 10/3 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall
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Class of ’74 plants needed trees at high school
As the Scarborough High School Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th reunion last weekend, they took some time to give back to the school community that brought them together. Members of the class gathered at the high school on Saturday morning to plant maple trees. “I phoned the school department and told them about our […]
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Scarborough rallies for beloved trash collector
Support for Dean Ferris, a beloved Scarborough trash collector who was diagnosed with cancer in June, has not waned. Ferris will be the beneficiary of a “Fight for Ferris” fundraiser event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Throttle Car Club in Scarborough. Matt Garrett of Scarborough, who is organizing the event, said […]
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Sustainable Scarborough Day set for Oct. 6
Scarborough is hosting its second annual Sustainable Scarborough Day on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wentworth School on Quentin Drive. Experts, local businesses, nonprofits and enthusiasts will be on hand to discuss, demonstrate and provide activities around sustainable living, efficient homes, transportation, recreation, waste management, land conservation and more. For […]
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Letter: Don Hamill’s experience perfect for Augusta
As a former state representative (2010-2018), I served on Maine’s powerful Appropriations Committee, where our hard-earned money is prioritized. From 2019 to 2022 (most recent data), the state expenditures exploded by a staggering $4 billion. Comparably, 2014-2018, spending only grew by $360 million. The state has a shortage of experienced legislators in office. We need reasonable […]
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Forum: King burial part 2, a tale of two sons
Last week’s article on the Richard King family told of the recent unveiling of new signage at the King Burial Ground on Susan Avenue off the Broadturn Road near Dunstan Corner by the Scarborough Historical Society. A short walk to the top of the burial mound reveals an unusual monument that honors Scarborough’s noteworthy native […]
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People and Business: Sept. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Lindsay Fitzgerald was named InterMed’s new chief human resources officer. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, and over 15 years in leadership roles in health care, hospitality, retail and staffing. Erika Pettingill was appointed director of human resources at Reveler Development, a real estate investment, development, construction […]