Before Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows kicked Trump off the ballot Thursday, her work pointed to a career of liberal advocacy.
2023
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Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, struck down a bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors. More than 20 states have passed similar restrictions in the past two years.
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Maine’s congressional delegation splits on whether Trump should be barred from ballot
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is the only member of Maine’s congressional delegation who expressed support for the decision to keep Donald Trump off the the Republican primary ballot.
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Scarborough’s Brian Longstaff is Code Officer of the Year
Longstaff works to provide proactive conflict resolution, innovative problem-solving, and strong community engagement.
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Councilor Corner: Reflections on 2023
The longer I live in Scarborough, the more I fall in love with our wonderful community. My family has lived in Scarborough for seven years and chose Scarborough because of its affordability, strong school system, the multiple sandy beaches, the beautiful marsh, proximity to Portland and the relative diversity of the community. We hit the […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Heidi Shelton, a Freshman Nursing major from Scarborough, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The following students are among approximately 680 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester: Cara Shelton, a Senior Elementary Education major, […]
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Chief nursing officer at Piper Shores appointed to Maine Board of Nurses
SCARBOROUGH — Piper Shores Chief Nursing Officer Peter Sullivan RN, GERO-BC, to the Maine Board of Nurses by Governor Janet Mills, according to a Piper Shores press release. As one of the nine members of the Board, Sullivan has been appointed to fill a vacant position specifically dedicated to long-term care. “We extend our heartfelt […]
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Police charge Temple man after surrounding Day Mountain Road home
Police didn’t find the suspect at the surrounded home when they entered about 4 a.m. They later arrested a man on Intervale Road.
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Palestinians stream into a southern Gaza town, fleeing Israeli bombardment in the center
Israel’s widening campaign, which has already flattened much of the north, is now focused on the urban refugee camps of Bureij, Nuseirat and Maghazi in central Gaza
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In the Know: Message from the town manager: A year end reflection and look forward
As 2023 ends, it’s time to reflect on another year gone by and look forward to the work to be done in 2024. This past year was exceptionally busy, driven by both community needs and an ambitious list of Town Council goals. While the Council advanced a number of studies, plans, and ad-hoc committees, the year […]