That’s a wrap on 2023! Every year here in the Town of Scarborough proves to bring new initiatives, investments, and council goals. And we wouldn’t have it any other way — it shows that we have an engaged community of residents who either come out to vote, share their thoughts with the council, or choose […]
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Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Community Survey unveils areas of dissatisfaction
According to the survey, residents are dissatisfied with the pace of residential development, lack of affordable housing, and the perceived quality of town leadership.
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Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Sixth grade Scarborough girls win state title
The SoccerMaine U12G State Champs (Fall 2023) won their state finals game against Merrymeeting 1-0 on Nov. 12. The Scarborough Soccer Club 6th Grade Girls had an undefeated season, culminating in their victory in the state title. From left are: Andrea Mallo, Corah Poley, Gwen Herzberg, Ella Niles, Isla Tribuno, Paige Roberts, Abby Vogell, Anna […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Jan. 11
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 13, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 under 12. Scarborough bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 13, 4-6 p.m., Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, Scarborough. Beans, hot dogs, chop suey, mac and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Libraries want to get people talking – 10 minutes at a time
“Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes” will virtually connect people from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in an effort to prevent social isolation.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Reduce, recycle, reuse by donating skis
Do you have old cross country skis, poles or shoes cluttering up your basement or garage? Some of the skis may even have the older three-pin bindings. You can reduce by donating your old, unused and unwanted skis to Portland Gear Hub, the nonprofit bike and gear store at 155 Washington Ave. in Portland, according […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cultivating community-police harmony through ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Coffee with a Cop in Scarborough is a public event meant to build trust and foster positive community-police relationships through inclusive, informal gatherings.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Land Trust seeks to lease Alger Hall
The organization would like to create a conservation hub.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Jan. 12-19
Cape Elizabeth Wed. 1/17 4:15 p.m. School Board Policy Town Hall Wed. 1/17 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Thu. 1/18 3:30 p.m. School Building/Grounds Town Hall Thu. 1/18 5 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 1/18 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Town Hall Thu. 1/18 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough Land Trust protects 8 acres along the Scarborough Marsh and Nonesuch River
At the end of December the Scarborough Land Trust accepted ownership of eight acres purchased by an anonymous donor. SLT worked with the previous owner of the property, Jo Height of Spurwink Road, to have this parcel purchased by two conservation buyers. These buyers immediately transferred the property to SLT making sure this land is […]