SCARBOROUGH — Speakers at a Town Council public hearing Wednesday continued to be divided over a Piper Shores retirement community proposal to add 52 new residences. Some abutters said the development proposed on Dorado Drive across from the 138-acre facility would increase neighborhood traffic, bring low-wage jobs into the community and become an eyesore for […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: June 7
Arrests 5/27 at 12:42 a.m. Carmen F. Pecoraro, 35, of Temple Street, Saco, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Benjamin Landry on charges of violating conditions of release, an outstanding warrant from another agency and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. 5/27 at 12:42 a.m. Joyce M. Bozarjian, 41, of Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, was arrested […]
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Class of 2019: Scarborough graduate seeks climate justice
SCARBOROUGH — Early in his high school career, Ryan O’Leary became aware of how complicit people were with the knowledge of climate change. The environmental crisis, he said, is acknowledged by many, but most won’t take responsibility. It was this thought process that led to him to desire a career in environmental sustainability, activism and […]
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Maine Turnpike Authority opens Scarborough high-speed toll
PORTLAND — A new open-road tolling facility opened Tuesday at Maine Turnpike Exit 44 in Scarborough. The $17.5 million project began in the spring of 2017. It allows vehicles equipped with E-ZPass to cruise through at highway speeds while sensors collect the toll electronically. Drivers may still pay cash by pulling to the right for […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: May 31
Arrests 5/20 at 11:12 a.m. Timothy M. Shorey, 50, address unlisted, Portland, was arrested on Gallery Boulevard by Officer Michael Thurlow on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, theft by unauthorized taking and two charges of violating conditions of release. 5/20 at 11:12 a.m. Nicole R. Leet, 33, address unlisted, Saco, was arrested on […]
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Scarborough election pits neophyte vs. ex-councilor
SOUTH PORTLAND — There are two candidates running for one seat in a special Town Council election. The winner will fill the remaining half of a three-term being vacated by Councilor Shawn Babine, who resigned effective June 10. Babine was elected to the state House of Representatives last November. His council term expires in November […]
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Portland’s ecomaine disputes report on lead pollution
PORTLAND — A report disputed by ecomaine suggests people within a 3-mile radius of the company’s incinerator on Blueberry Road are at an increased health risk due to the amount of lead emitted by the waste-to-energy plant. Municipalities within the 3-mile radius include Portland, Westbrook, South Portland and Scarborough. According to the Tishman Environment and Design […]
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Portland-area public transit planners urged to take 30-year view
PORTLAND — Officials from the entire realm of public transportation in greater Portland are taking a long, hard look down the road. As announced at a March 7 news conference at the Casco Bay Island ferry terminal, Transit Tomorrow is a regional collaboration aiming to create a 30-year plan for the best and most efficient use of […]
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Forecaster reporters tops in 2 categories of regional awards
PORTLAND — Reporting on education and social issues earned The Forecaster two first-place awards at this year’s New England Newspaper & Press Association Better Newspaper Competition. The NENPA awards were announced Feb. 16, capping the annual association convention at Boston’s Renaissance Waterfront Hotel. A team of reporters led by Elizabeth Clemente won a first-place award in […]
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Cumberland County seeks broadband input
PORTLAND — Cumberland County government is asking residents and business owners to respond to a survey on their satisfaction with current internet offerings and future broadband needs. The survey is part of a broader project launched last year to help communities identify their broadband resources and determine whether they should pursue local projects to improve services. […]