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Scarborough Vietnam War veteran honored with Quilt of Valor recognition for service

Jack Nason’s peers praise his “go with the flow” attitude in meeting life’s challenges.

A recent land acquisition, made speedily, and an upcoming purchase are part of the Scarborough Land Trust’s effort to ramp up its conservation work.

The proposed mixed-use project for the South Portland waterfront is next to Bug Light Park and close to Southern Maine Community College.

By amending terms of a tax district, the town would also have more options on how to spend the revenue from it.

The program provides services to keep high-risk people charged with minor offenses out of the courts.

The city also will end its mask requirement for municipal buildings as of Feb. 24.

The city hopes to have at least three high-speed internet providers involved in a city-wide network.

The Town Council has given the Cape Community Arena Group the OK to take its project to the Planning Board.

The town planner says the budget takes into account the complexities and time constraints of the project and will draw multiple applicants.

Over 150 people attended the first S’mores Social put on by Scarborough Community Services on Jan. 21 and another is planned for Feb. 25.