Applications for U.S. passports will be accepted on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Services Hub at 418 Payne Road. Community Services usually accepts passport applications on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. The Spring Passport Day is offered for the convenience of people who cannot apply during those times. […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Proposed Gorham Connector would impact 35 landowners in Scarborough
Town councilors and residents question whether Scarborough interchanges would create traffic problems there and cite concerns about wetlands protection.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New 55+ apartments in Scarborough accepting applications
A new apartment complex in Scarborough for tenants 55 and over, Village Commons, is now accepting applications. The Avesta Housing development was completed in February and has 31 studio and one-bedroom apartments. Village Commons is part of Firehouse Village, a redevelopment of the former Oak Hill public safety complex on Route 1. Firehouse Village has […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough plans to hire new superintendent by May
Scarborough plans to hire a new school superintendent by May 1. “The goal is to have someone identified by the end of April, leading into May, so there’s some overlap,” Board of Education Chair Shannon Lindstrom said at a recent meeting. Superintendent Geoffrey Bruno announced his resignation last month after three years with the school […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Leap day babies celebrate birthdays for ‘real’ this year
Leap day – Feb. 29 – only occurs once every 1,461 days, making those born on the date members of a pretty exclusive club.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: March 1-8
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 3/5 6:30 p.m. School Board Budget Workshop CEHS Tue. 3/5 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Wed. 3/6 4 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 3/7 8:30 a.m. School Board Advisory Zoom Thu. 3/7 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works Scarborough Wed. 3/6 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
State Sen. Carney celebrates Victims of Crimes Act funding being included in governor’s supplemental budget proposal
AUGUSTA — A $6 million allotment for programs supported by the Victims of Crimes Act is listed with the supplemental state budget proposed by Gov. Jane Mill Feb. 14. This allotment comes after months of advocacy from a wide range of groups. In the wake of diminishing funding from the federal government, Sen. Anne Carney, […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Local residents earn academic honors
The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List: Kaylin E. Brown, of Gorham, was named to second honors; Kelly P. Dodge, of Scarborough, was named to first honors; Ella M. Grady, of Gorham, was named to first honors; and William S. Pulvino, of Scarborough, was named to first honors. Assumption […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor, March 1
Historical Society should be care taker of historical building To the editor, As a new resident of Scarborough who is very interested in local history I have visited the Scarborough Historical museum several times. To say they are bulging at the seams is an understatement! It is packed with so much local history it’s difficult […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Town Council reviews CDBG and homelessness progress
The Town Council received an update on the Community Development Block Grant and efforts to address homelessness, including grassroots assessments and progress in securing shelter and support services for the unhoused population.