Since 2000, Scarborough’s Land Acquisition Reserve Fund has contributed to 20-plus projects spanning nearly 1,200 acres and including preserves open to the public, farms, and historical landmarks. It has successfully catalyzed a public/private partnership, with joint funding on nearly all projects receiving land fund contributions. For the projects involving Scarborough Land Trust, less than half […]
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From Augusta: Honoring Maine’s suffragettes and voting rights
On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, determining the right to vote in elections should not be based on an individual’s sex and effectively giving women the right to vote. Voting rights for women came after decades and generations of protest through civil disobedience, marches, lobbying and so much […]
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Race to benefit South Portland Food Cupboard’s growing demand
The race takes place Aug. 24 at the St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough.
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Scarborough’s new superintendent ready for the challenges ahead
Diane Nadeau said finding a long-term solution to the district’s overcrowded schools and keeping up with the changing needs of students are among her top priorities.
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Scarborough Meetings: Aug. 16-23
Mon. 8/19 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/21 5:30 p.m. Community Center Workshop Town Hall Wed. 8/21 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 8/22 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Town Hall
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In The Know: Town hosts vulnerability assessment public meetings
As part of efforts to conduct a flood vulnerability assessment, the town of Scarborough will host a public meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. at the council chambers and on Zoom. The meeting will introduce the project, the process and how to provide input. Smaller, neighborhood-scale meetings will also be held in the […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Aug. 9-16
Fri. 8/9 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 8/12 6 p.m. Vulnerability Assessment Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 8/13 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Town Hall Tue. 8/13 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Conservation Town Hall Wed. 8/14 4 p.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 8/14 5 p.m. Appointments/Negotiations Committee Town Hall Wed. 8/14 7 p.m. […]
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Scarborough residents can help document sea level rise
The town of Scarborough and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute are hosting a Coastal Meetup and Community Science Event later this month to teach residents how to document local changes.
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Fundraiser set to aid South Portland Food Cupboard
A popular road race to benefit the South Portland Food Cupboard is set for the morning of Aug. 24. The 14th Annual South Portland Food Cupboard and St. Maximilian Kolbe 5K Road Race and a free kids fun run will take place at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. Last year […]
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Local inventor’s bike camera enhances safety
A small camera is attached to the back of a bicycle and alerts cyclists to approaching cars.