Southern Maine organizations are combining efforts for a food drive.
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Student Submission: A look at what it takes to study abroad
As a junior at Scarborough High School who is starting to consider college options, the idea of studying abroad, particularly in the Netherlands, piqued my interest. I have a European passport, as my father is from the Netherlands, allowing me to have a reduced tuition fee if I decide to study anywhere in Europe. I […]
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Proposed 96-unit development draws opposition in Scarborough
Height, environmental impacts and where to put the entrance are among concerns residents and Planning Board members have with the South Portland Housing Authority’s proposed Marshview Apartments.
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In the Know: Maximizing TIF revenues in Scarborough’s budget
The desirability of our natural resources, quality of our schools and essential services have resulted in a draw to our community. During this period of growth, the town has been thoughtful with the establishment and expansion of tax incrementing financing districts, which apply to designated growth areas as well as Oak Hill. The proposed fiscal […]
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Scarborough weighs school construction options
Scarborough’s School Building Advisory Committee is getting ready to make several key decisions as it narrows in on a final proposal for a school project. Residents will have opportunities to provide feedback ahead of those decisions via a community survey and a community forum. The community forum takes place at Town Hall and on Zoom […]
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‘Marsh Madness’ photo contest celebrates Scarborough’s open spaces
The Scarborough Land Trust hosted its first-ever photo contest, with prizes contributed by local donors.
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Council Corner: Developing budgets in a time of uncertainty
Last week, I checked my 401K and immediately wished I hadn’t. I usually do the grocery shopping in my household. My grocery cart is getting smaller (I’m trying to be better about not grabbing things not on the list), but the cost at the register doesn’t seem to be going down. We have opted not […]
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Allagash Brewing Co. will open Scarborough location in July
The Portland-based company first announced in 2022 that it would open at The Downs, the state’s largest mixed-use development.
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Scarborough’s new police cameras put to work
Prior to implementing a body and cruiser camera system last month, the Scarborough Police Department was the only police department in Cumberland County without one.
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Back to the earth in Westbrook with an Earth Day fair
An Earth Day celebration is planned for Tuesday, April 22, at Westbrook Common.