The Scarborough Historical Society and Scarborough Public Library are offering a program on Sunday, Dec. 3, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Scarborough Public Library. Prouts Neck Historical Society Executive Director Philip von Stade will cover the evolution of Scarborough maps from 1605 to the present, from cartographers like Champlain to Google Earth and Apple. […]
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Ron Forest named Kiwanian of the Year
Ron Forest, one of the founders of the Scarborough Kiwanis Club, was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year at the club’s annual installation of officers. The following people were installed as officers for the 2023-24 club year: President Annalee Rosenblatt President-elect Gloria Goguen Immediate past president Jan Kelewae Treasurer John Grew Secretary Sherry Forest Board […]
Holiday celebrations planned in Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, and South Portland
Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, and South Portland to hold holiday festivities.
Generosity fuels Scarborough Community Thanksgiving dinner
The 8th annual Scarborough Community Thanksgiving dinner at Wentworth School is funded entirely by local donations and provides free traditional Thanksgiving meals to attendees.
Communities unite to “Pack the Pantries”
Communities in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and Scarborough join forces for “Pack the Pantries,” an initiative that organizes food drives and fundraising efforts to address the increasing demand for assistance at local food pantries amidst rising prices for food.
Public Works Dept. reminds residents of changes for Thanksgiving week trash collection
Please be aware of the following changes to the trash pick-up schedule for Thanksgiving week: • There is no trash pickup on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23 • If your trash day is normally Thursday, it will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 24 • If your trash day is normally Friday, it will be picked […]
We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 16
Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 30 Wilson Road, Gorham. Annual holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 18., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church of Gray, 5 Brown St., Gray. Holiday craft fair – Saturday Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Muffins, chowder, rolls, hot dogs and […]
Annual Yuletide Fair planned at First Congregational Church of Scarborough
The First Congregational Church of Scarborough at will hold its annual Yuletide Fair, this year with the theme “A Traditional Christmas,” on Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Holiday greens, Christmas items, stuffed animals, quilts, crafts, home-baked goods and more will be available, along with coffee and snacks for shoppers. Proceeds will go to […]
Southern Meetings: Nov. 17-24
Cape Elizabeth Fri. 11/17 10 a.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Mon. 11/20 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Workshop Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 11/20 6:15 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/21 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Scarborough Fri. 11/17 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Public Safety Mon. 11/20 6:30 p.m. Planning […]
In the Know: Small acts of kindness build resilient communities
The other day a friend was encouraging Project GRACE to do a food collection, put out a box somewhere. When I mentioned the library had been doing that for us already for a long time, she was glad, but also genuinely surprised. She goes to the library often, but had never noticed the box by […]