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Letters to the editor July 28, 2023
Pay attention to the consolidate school project To the editor, There is no dispute over the need to solve upcoming capacity issues at our schools. The thirty portable classrooms we have were never intended to be a permanent solution. The Board of Education (BoE) has developed a proposal for a new consolidated elementary school, centrally […]
Scarborough Public Safety to upgrade software
The updated software will allow Scarborough Public Safety to stay current in the changing world.
Events 7/28
Scarborough Land Trust to host ‘Anatomy of a Trail’ virtual presentation Ever wonder where to start when it comes to planning a hiking trail? Join SLT’s Stewardship Director Sami Wolf at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1 for a virtual presentation on the ins and outs of designing trails in Southern Maine! We will cover […]
Scarborough transfers four properties to the land trust
Four town-owned properties have been transferred to the Scarborough Land Trust for permanent conservation.
Nature Notes: Protecting floodplains and wetlands key to protecting community
Rain, rain, rain. We experienced a wet and cold spring, and so far, are enjoying a wet summer, yet we have escaped the devasting floods experienced in sections of Vermont and New York. We are no strangers to rain in New England. Average annual precipitation for Scarborough is 45.6 inches. The National Weather Service has […]
Old Orchard Beach man accused of stealing car with sleeping woman inside
Damion Joyce, 51, surrendered to Scarborough police early Thursday morning, minutes after he is accused of stealing a car that contained a sleeping woman and refused to let her out. He has been charged with kidnapping.
Council, school board seats up for grabs this fall in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth
South Portland City Councilor Linda Cohen is ending her term early because she is moving out of the district she was elected to represent.
In the Know: Town boards and committees updated
The Town of Scarborough has several citizen-led boards and committees working on issues to enhance our community. See what some of the active boards and committees have been up to in the past few months. Find the full details on the Town of Scarborough website, shared in our latest Board & Committee Newsletter. Conservation Commission […]
Gov. Mills signs Sen. Carney bill to rename Maine Turnpike Approach Road in honor of peace activist Samantha Smith
AUGUSTA —Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD 21, “Resolve, Designating Maine Turnpike Approach Road in South Portland as Samantha Smith Way,” renames Exit 45, Maine Turnpike Approach Road, as Samantha Smith Way. It recognizes Samantha Smith’s efforts, as a 10-year-old, to bring about a more peaceful relationship […]