O’Donal’s Nursery of Scarborough has entered a fresh chapter in its long history, becoming a worker-owned cooperative. Founded in 1953 by Royce and Selma O’Donal, this family-owned business has been a cornerstone of the community for generations. Nestled on 10 acres of picturesque land in Scarborough, O’Donal’s Nursery has cultivated a reputation as a trusted […]
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From Augusta: To Downs, or not to Downs
Overcrowding has been an issue in our Scarborough schools for decades. However, there isn’t much consensus on how to address this ever-growing concern. As a mother with a child in the Scarborough school system, I empathize with the urgency to find a solution. We all want our children to be able to learn in great […]
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Fall Guide: Enjoy some local beer with a seasonal twist
The fall season for many means football and apple picking, crisp air and corn mazes, but with a local brewery seemingly around every corner, it also means seasonal beers. Maine has the highest number of breweries per capita, according to the Maine Brewers’ Guild, and Southern Maine has the bulk of them, each offering a […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Oct. 6-13
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 10/10 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 10/10 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 10/11 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee Community Center Wed. 10/11 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Wed. 10/11 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Scarborough Mon. 10/9 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Municipal Bldg Tue. […]
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Forum: County launches mobile dental care program for school children
A trip to the dentist, for people who are fortunate enough to have a “dental home,” is a twice-a-year tradition that might not always be comfortable, but is critically important to our health. Going to the dentist regularly doesn’t just mean a polished smile; it could save your life. If something goes wrong with your […]
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The Portland Water District trustee seat on the ballot
The two candidates for the trustee seat between Nicole Pellenz and Leroy Crockett.
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Celebrating Betsy Sholl: Maine’s Poet Laureate and her remarkable journey
Betsy Sholl recently shared her poems at a Scarborough Public Library event.
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Scarborough heart disease survivor visits nation’s capital to advocate for medical research funding
Mindy Beyer of Scarborough urged Congress to support lifesaving research through National Institutes of Health.
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Letters to the editor Oct. 20
Thanks to Scarborough postal workers To the editor, Having read the recent Portland Press Herald (PPH) article regarding the negatives of Maine’s postal service operations, I feel compelled to give positive recognition to our Scarborough Post Office Employees. (Audit of Maine postal operations finds widespread deficiencies PPH 9/14/23) There are only three employees working in […]
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From Augusta: Climate change cannot be ignored
The climate crisis is not a hypothetical threat. This summer, heat records were broken across the globe, with July topping the charts as the warmest month in recorded history. As our oceans warm and our ice caps melt, Maine, too, experiences the impacts of higher temperatures and rising sea levels. For years, this change has […]