The Robbie Foundation, based in Scarborough, has partnered with Gorham Savings Bank to give away two weekends of relaxation and pampering to Maine parents of children with special needs. The lucky parents were selected after being nominated by family members or friends who submitted a 500-word essay on why the parents deserved a weekend of […]
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Robbie Foundation awards getaway
The Robbie Foundation, based in Scarborough, has partnered with Gorham Savings Bank to give away two weekends of relaxation and pampering to Maine parents of children with special needs. The lucky parents were selected after being nominated by family members or friends who submitted a 500-word essay on why the parents deserved a weekend of […]
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Death of man who fell off deck deemed ‘tragic accident’
An external exam conducted by the State Medical Examiner’s Office earlier this week found that the head injuries that contributed to the death of 39-year-old John Knight during the weekend were consistent with the fall from his second-story balcony, according to Cape Elizabeth police Chief Neil Williams. “We don’t have anything further that would indicate […]
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Death of man who fell off deck deemed ‘tragic accident’
An external exam conducted by the State Medical Examiner’s Office earlier this week found that the head injuries that contributed to the death of 39-year-old John Knight during the weekend were consistent with the fall from his second-story balcony, according to Cape Elizabeth police Chief Neil Williams. “We don’t have anything further that would indicate […]
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Former farm reveals its wonders
A preserved Scarborough land tract in a densely developed part of town plays host to guided walks aimed at education and fascination. The Benjamin Farm in Scarborough is chock full of fascinating flora and fauna, from rare bog orchids to stands of red oak and oven birds to milk snakes. The 135-acre property, located on […]
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Former farm reveals its wonders
A preserved Scarborough land tract in a densely developed part of town plays host to guided walks aimed at education and fascination. The Benjamin Farm in Scarborough is chock full of fascinating flora and fauna, from rare bog orchids to stands of red oak and oven birds to milk snakes. The 135-acre property, located on […]
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From ash heap, health center
Martin’s Point plans to build a new facility at the former Scarborough Commons, which burned last year. Under a deal reached between property owner Richard Aube and Martin’s Point Health Care, the former Scarborough Commons office building on Route 1 is being demolished and a new health center will be put up in its place. […]
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Climbing gym opens this week
The new Salt Pump Climbing Co., located on the Haigis Parkway in Scarborough, will open its doors on Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m. for the first time. The climbing gym boasts more than 180 routes and boulder problems of the highest quality, but the gym owners ask for patience as they continue installing additional […]
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Dog Days to take over Memorial Park
On Saturday, Aug. 1, Memorial Park in Scarborough will go to the dogs with the first-ever Dog Days of Scarborough event sponsored by the Scarborough Rotary Club. The event will feature a “doggie fun zone,” guest speakers, agility and training demonstrations, therapy dogs, the K-9 unit at the Scarborough Police Department, vendors and a whole […]
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Bank donates $2K to Boys & Girls Club
On Friday, July 24, the TD Bank branch in South Portland held a Penny Arcade event to benefit the local Boys & Girls Club and ending up raising more than $2,000 to support club programs. The bank invited people to participate in a community coin counting event and TD matched the coins that were counted […]