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Scarborough Land Trust to hold native plant sale
The Scarborough Land Trust will host a native plant sale on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to Noon at Broadturn Farm. The land trust’s conserved property at 388 Broadturn Road will also host presentations, plant experts and a guided nature walk. Native plants for sale include trees, shrubs, ferns and wildflowers. Pre-orders are available […]
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Scarborough council candidates weigh in on priorities, growth and more
Lawrence Cain, Donald Scott Gondzar and Crescencia Maurer are running to fill the seat to be vacated by Donald Cushing.
Posted inLocal & State
Scarborough council halts proposed 96-unit housing development
Before denying the South Portland Housing Authority’s request for a contract zone on Wednesday, some town councilors criticized residents’ tones in their opposition to this project and others in town.
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Keeping older Mainers’ retirement savings safe from scammers | Anne Carney
Even at 85 my dad was sharp. He was a lawyer who started his day with crossword puzzles before heading to work as a court auditor. He was the last person I expected to lose nearly $10,000 to the “grandparent scam.” But true to his character, he thought only about the needs of the person […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bill to kill Gorham Connector crashes in committee
The Legislature’s Transportation Committee says the toll highway extension should be considered among options to solve traffic congestion west of Portland.
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Let’s talk about growth and greed in Scarborough | Council Corner
Not a day goes by that I don’t read or hear someone call Scarborough’s elected officials or our town manager “greedy.” It’s a common refrain, especially on social media, and I think it’s time we talk about it, honestly and openly. What is at the root of that narrative? Is it just a sound bite? […]
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Turning the tide on pollution in Maine | Stacy Brenner
Maine’s natural resources and ecosystems are changing — we need to do something about it. As I’m sure we all know by this point, extreme weather events caused by climate change are not only disruptive and deadly, but also very expensive. Last winter’s storms caused an estimated $90 million in damage to public infrastructure and […]
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Scarborough adopts open space plan, unveils new barometer for conserved land
A display that tracks the town’s progress toward its goal of conserving 30% of land in town was revealed following the council’s adoption of the plan.
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Longtime Scarborough fire lieutenant, paramedic dies at 39
Shannon Haley had worked for the department since 2005.