The longer I live in Scarborough, the more I fall in love with our wonderful community. My family has lived in Scarborough for seven years and chose Scarborough because of its affordability, strong school system, the multiple sandy beaches, the beautiful marsh, proximity to Portland and the relative diversity of the community. We hit the […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Heidi Shelton, a Freshman Nursing major from Scarborough, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The following students are among approximately 680 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester: Cara Shelton, a Senior Elementary Education major, […]
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Chief nursing officer at Piper Shores appointed to Maine Board of Nurses
SCARBOROUGH — Piper Shores Chief Nursing Officer Peter Sullivan RN, GERO-BC, to the Maine Board of Nurses by Governor Janet Mills, according to a Piper Shores press release. As one of the nine members of the Board, Sullivan has been appointed to fill a vacant position specifically dedicated to long-term care. “We extend our heartfelt […]
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In the Know: Message from the town manager: A year end reflection and look forward
As 2023 ends, it’s time to reflect on another year gone by and look forward to the work to be done in 2024. This past year was exceptionally busy, driven by both community needs and an ambitious list of Town Council goals. While the Council advanced a number of studies, plans, and ad-hoc committees, the year […]
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Scarborough doubling down on effort to address cannabis odor
The Town Council hopes to have a plan in place before a moratorium on new cultivation facilities in Pine Point expires in February.
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Scarborough will pick up discarded Christmas trees on regular trash days in January
The Scarborough Public Works Department will pick up residents’ discarded Christmas trees throughout the month of January. Trees can be placed curbside and will be picked up on the same day as trash collection. Residents are urged to put their trees far enough from the curb so they’re not a hazard, but close enough to […]
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Southern Meetings: Dec. 29-Jan. 5
Cape Elizabeth Wed. 1/3 6:30 p.m. Council/School Board Budget Town Hall Thu. 1/4 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Thu. 1/4 5 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Thu. 1/4 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Scarborough Wed. 1/3 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Municipal Bldg South Portland Tue. 1/2 6:30 p.m. City Council […]
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Eat & Run: New by the mall, fast-casual Italian for hearty appetites
Fresco Del Forno has an all-you-can-eat buffet and huge subs to eat there or take to go.
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Maine land trusts using grant funds to upgrade trail systems around the state
The projects include design and planning of a parking area and the final steps of a trail reroute at nature preserves in Cape Elizabeth and Topsham, as well as the installation of lights on a Nordic ski trail in Norway.
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Affordable housing for older adults takes root in Scarborough’s Firehouse Village
Avesta Housing’s Village Commons reimagines Scarborough’s Firehouse Village, offering energy-efficient affordable housing for adults 55 and above, with completion expected by late 2023 or early 2024.