Atlantic Federal Credit Union will present a virtual Credit Score Seminar on Thursday, September 21, from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Experienced financial professionals will offer insights and valuable tips to help you understand your Credit Score. Attendees will learn how to get a score, what makes up your score, what hurts it, and how […]
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Scarborough Land Trust accepts 32.23 acres to be added to Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve
Over the last two years the Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) worked with the company developing 35 Mussey Road. This property is of high interest to SLT because of its proximity to its Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve and the Nonesuch River. The property owner, A.R. Building Company, was receptive to SLT’s input on protecting both […]
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Letters to the Editor, Aug. 26
Scarborough’s Consolidated K-3 School Proposal To the editor, This November Scarborough citizens likely will have an opportunity to vote whether or not to build a consolidated K-3 school. Grappling with school facilities has been an ongoing exercise since the mid-80s. Only this time, unlike all previous school expansions or new construction, the preferred site is […]
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Scarborough land purchase for new school advances for 2nd reading
The Scarborough Town Council has taken a significant step forward by approving a second reading of the school land purchase deal with The Downs, even though no written details have yet been shared with the public regarding the most recent revised offer from The Downs.
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Scarborough council pushes ahead with school project in hopes of renegotiating deal with The Downs
The Town Council must give the school project final approval by Sept. 6 to place it on the November ballot.
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‘Minecraft at the Library’ Aug. 26 in Scarborough
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Minecraft at the Library” event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event is open to everyone from beginners to experienced players of the video game. Attendees will play on the library’s Minecraft server. Attendees are required to register for the event at scarboroughlibrary.org/events/minecraft. To […]
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Speed limit lowered on stretch of Pine Point Road in Scarborough
The speed limit on all of Pine Point Road in Scarborough has been changed to 35 mph. A stretch of the road near the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center previously had a 45 mph speed limit. The Maine Department of Transportation, which has authority over the road that is part of Route 9, made the change […]
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Southern Meetings: Aug. 18-25
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 8/22 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Scarborough Tue. 8/22 1 p.m. Senior Advisory Committee Zoom Tue. 8/22 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/23 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Municipal Bldg Wed. 8/23 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 8/24 4 p.m. Ordinance Committee […]
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School Report: Community and collaboration join for student success in new unified school
When speaking to families about the new unified school, which voters will be asked to move forward on the November ballot, one of the concerns many bring forth is losing the community feel fostered in our current K-2 schools. I understand this concern whole-heartedly. Community is crucial for the successful development and education of a […]
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Nature Notes: Monach butterflies are important pollinaters, but their numbers are declining
Almost everyone can identify a brightly colored orange and black butterfly as the monarch. Birds can also identify this color scheme as nature’s way of saying, “I am toxic and taste bad.” Monarch butterflies, as caterpillars, eat the leaves of various milkweed plants, storing up toxins from the leaves in their bodies. It is these […]