What started out as a couple of young women taking a winter swim at a Scarborough beach is now “this wonderful group for people from all walks of life and people of all ages.”
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School Notebook: July 24
Avesta awards two scholarships Two students received $1,000 scholarships from Avesta Housing. The scholarships are awarded annual to Avesta Housing residents enrolled in a post-secondary education program, including college, graduate school, trade school or a certificate program, within the next 12 months. Gertrude Armelle Akimfura of Westbrook plans to attend the University of Southern Maine […]
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People and Business: July 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Stacey Foote was promoted to vice president of claims at MEMIC Group, a super-regional workers’ compensation insurance company. She will oversee the eastern region claims handling operation. She joined MEMIC in 2004 as a compensation specialist. Michael Smith was promoted to managing partner at law firm Preti Flaherty. He has been a […]
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Letter: Group proposes community read of ‘Anxious Generation’
We are writing to propose a community reading of “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. A community read encourages people to read and discuss the same book simultaneously, aiming to foster connections and spark meaningful conversations. As parents and community members, we’ve seen the harmful impact of smartphones and social media on children’s health. Research […]
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Letter: Attend workshop to discuss a new Scarborough community center
We are writing to inform you about an upcoming Town Council workshop scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Town Hall. This workshop will center on plans for a new community center, offering us all a valuable opportunity to learn about this exciting project together. As the Community Services Advisory Board, we wholeheartedly support […]
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Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white
After multiple reported sightings last week, experts confirmed that at least one great white shark was in southern Maine waters.
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Scarborough Meeting: July 19-26
Tue. 7/23 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 7/24 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 7/24 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 7/24 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 7/25 6 p.m. Open Space Plan Workshop Public Safety Thu. 7/25 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Town Hall
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Council Corner: A path to continued land conservation in Scarborough
On July 17 at 5:30 p.m. the Town Council held a workshop to discuss the potential referendum questions for this November’s ballot. One of these questions includes a request to replenish the land bond fund. The land bond fund is a town fund that was created in 2000 for the purpose of purchasing land for […]
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Study aims to help Scarborough become more resilient to flooding
A public meeting on the town’s vulnerability assessment will be held Aug. 12.
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Scarborough Library’s Reading Buddies program helps combat the ‘summer slide’
Teens and young children pair up and read together for an hour each week.