Grace Keenan from Scarborough has been named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for achieving academic excellence during the Spring 2023 semester. Keenan is a member of the Class of 2025 and is majoring in anthropology. Keenan attended Scarborough High School. Easy Ocampo, of Scarborough, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s […]
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Scarborough man dies after vehicular accident
SCARBOROUGH — A Scarborough man died after Scarborough Fire and Police Departments responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Route 1 at the Comfort Inn at 2:36 a.m. on Monday. When they arrived, emergency personnel found the lone male, 40-year-old Mudimbiyi Kalombo, unresponsive in the vehicle, police said. Life saving measures were performed and […]
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Scarborough Town Council passes amendments to cannabis license ordinance
The town council voted to amend the marijuana establishment licensing ordinance in hopes of addressing residents’ concerns.
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Letters to the editor, Sept. 1
New, unified elemtary school best solution To the editor, Our primary schools have creatively saved taxpayer money at our youngest learner’s and teacher’s expense. My mother, an educator in Scarborough for 42 years, spent her last 13 years in Scarborough teaching in a portable trailer. She retired 8 years ago and the now 21 year […]
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Man killed in Scarborough car crash
Police say Mudimbiyi Kalombo, 40, was found unresponsive in his car and later died at the hospital.
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Land purchase bond question for new K-2 school on Scarborough Town Council Sept. 6 agenda
The Scarborough Town Council will resume discussions on the strategic school solution and potential land purchase at a public hearing on Sept. 6. The agenda includes a public hearing and second reading on a ballot question for a $160M K-8 strategic school solution to address the inadequacies in three K-2 primary schools and the middle […]
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In the Know: 2023-2024 tax rate set
The 2023-2024 property tax rate has been set by the town assessor; it was committed on Aug. 16. The Town of Scarborough’s new tax rate is now $15.97 per $1,000 of property value for the 2024 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The new rate applies to the taxes […]
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Scarborough girls break state record
SCARBOROUGH — A group of four Wentworth students broke a state record at the USATF Maine State Track & Field Championship meet held at Cony high school on Aug. 12. The Scarborough Track Club girls 4x100m relay team broke the age 9 and 10 Maine state record by running a time of 1:03.57. The previous […]
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Scarborough photo contest soon to close
Sunday, Aug. 27, is the last day for those interested to enter a photo into Scarborough’s “Summer Outdoors” photo contest. Participants have already entered a wide array of outdoor summer photos, including vibrant sunsets on the water, animals on the beach and children enjoying the waves. Scarborough residents and neighbors are encouraged to snap a […]
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Southern Meetings: Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 8/28 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Town Hall Scarborough Mon. 8/28 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Municipal Bldg South Portland Mon. 8/28 5 p.m. Transit Advisory Cash Corner Fire Station Mon. 8/28 7 p.m. Board of Appeals City Hall Tue. 8/29 5 p.m. Harbor Commission Workshop Zoom, Fish Pier