The Seattle-based online megaretailer had previously scouted locations for a potential site in Scarborough, but no such facility ever opened.
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Late Scarborough paramedic honored for decades of service
State legislators honor Lt. Shannon Haley with a legislative sentiment.
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Maine rail operator asks feds to remove safety signal at Rigby Yard
The request to ‘retire’ the signal, which alerts train crews to changing or unsafe track conditions, has raised safety concerns among workers in the yard and people who live in neighborhoods that flank one of the largest and busiest rail facilities in the Northeast.
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School’s out, what now? How Maine kids celebrate the last day
Spoiler alert: It’s mostly with ice cream. But mini golf and family time rank high, too.
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Attempts being made in Scarborough to unlock the ‘riddle’ of affordable housing | Council Corner
Scarborough Town Council and Scarborough Housing Alliance conducted a joint workshop on housing on June 4. The discussion was held in furtherance of the council’s goal of identifying housing needs and formulating an appropriate policy. The housing alliance is a volunteer group of Scarborough residents that advises on housing issues on behalf of the town […]
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Scarborough committee backs plan for future of school buildings
The group recommends the construction of a new Eight Corners School on the existing site.
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Border Patrol and game wardens looking for 2 witnesses to canoer’s death
A vehicle containing 8 occupants was pulled over in Scarborough on Saturday, but the 2 men who officials believe witnessed the fatality in Waterford were not among them.
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Making Maine’s energy system fairer and cleaner | Anne Carney
Summer is heating up here in Maine, bringing warmer weather and the need to pull out our fans and air conditioners. It also means the end of winter disconnection protections for Mainers who cannot afford their electric bills. If only it also meant the end of the need to refrigerate insulin, run CPAP machines or […]
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Busy summer on tap for the town of Scarborough | In the Know
There’s always something happening in Scarborough. From road projects and recreation programs to capital planning and meetings, our local government is busy. We’re sharing a few key highlights this week to keep you in the know. For more updates like these delivered straight to your inbox, be sure to subscribe to our Town Newsletter, emailed […]
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Scarborough committee delays beach leash law talks
The Animal Control Ordinance won’t be updated until December at the earliest.