No means no To the editor, The referendum for a consolidated school at a cost of $160 million was soundly defeated on Tuesday when almost 2/3 of the voters said no. The Town Council held a meeting last night to discuss expanding the TIF areas, possibly re-zoning areas requested by Crossroads as part of the […]
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Bass Pro/Cabela’s Outdoor Fund supports Scarborough Land Trust conservation acquisition project
Bass Pro/Cabela’s Outdoor Fund awarded a $3,000 grant to the Scarborough Land Trust to protect 18 acres of land in Scarborough. The property contains forests, wetlands and 1,216 feet of frontage along Silver Brook. The protection of this property will help support the continued populations of wild Brook Trout, American Eel, Black-nosed Dace, Lake Chub, […]
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Scarborough Town Council faces challenges and seeks unity after election results
The Scarborough Town Council confronts the aftermath of a divisive school consolidation proposal, as community members express their concerns during a post-election meeting, emphasizing the need for unity and collaborative solutions.
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Police identify women killed in 2 weekend crashes in Scarborough
Megan M. Plowden, of Abbeville, Louisiana, died Sunday morning after crashing on Payne Road, less than a day after Sarah B. Harford, of West Enfield, died in a similar crash on the same street.
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People and Business: Nov. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Autumn Hall was promoted to senior client associate at Broadreach Public Relations in Portland. She started working with the firm in 2022. Bill Kany has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined in 2010. Matthew Cyr has been promoted to senior […]
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Woman killed in high-speed Scarborough crash on Saturday
Police said the identity of the woman who died won’t be released until an autopsy can be completed, which will likely happen Monday.
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Maine’s first Costco set to open in one week
Costco opens next week in Scarborough, within a hub of commercial development.
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Maine Junior Firefighters demonstrate skills at second annual muster
The Second Annual Maine Junior Firefighters Muster, originally scheduled for Oct. 29, took place successfully on Nov. 5. The event, hosted by the Scarborough Fire Department, showcased young firefighting talent. As some fire departments across Maine are struggling to fill positions, events like this can inspire the next generation of first responders.
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Scarborough council seeks analysis of school project’s failure at polls
For every 1 voter in support of the $160 million proposal for a consolidated K-3 school at The Downs, 1.75 were opposed. The Town Council wants to find the key reasons behind the opposition.
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The Coast Guard and its mission inspired Scarborough veteran
Brian LeFebvre, who was the Northern New England Sector Commander from 2018-21, says ‘the Coast Guard has a knack for leaping into action, which I think is really cool.’