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March 5, 2021

Scarborough residents earn academic honors

Tom Higgins, son of Thomas Higgins and Susan Conley of Scarborough, made the fall dean’s list at the University of New England in Biddeford. Cameron Jury of Scarborough made the fall dean’s commendation list at Gettysburg College in Gettysburgh, Pennsylvania. Kyle King, Carlos Monsen, Emma Callahan, Connor Donnelly and Grace Terry, all of Gorham, made […]
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March 5, 2021

Tax relief available for Scarborough residents

The Town of Scarborough has several forms of tax relief available to residents who are looking for assistance with their taxes. There are several exemptions for residents that can reduce their annual tax bill. Applications for these exemptions must be submitted to our office by April 1. These exemptions are: • The Homestead Exemption, for […]
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March 5, 2021

Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine

AUGUSTA — On Feb. 24, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced two bills to help support and protect young families in Maine. LD 372, “An Act To Provide Maine Children Access to Affordable Health Care,” and LD 265, “An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care,” were the subject of public hearings before […]
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March 5, 2021

Julie Brennan with the Pine Tree Society in Scarborough earns clinical social worker certification

SCARBOROUGH — Julie Brennan recently earned her Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and, for nearly 20 years, has focused her expertise in the field of disabilities. Brennan is the director of Behavioral Services at Pine Tree Society where she oversees case […]
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March 5, 2021

Scarborough credit union partners with Makers of Maine podcast

SCARBOROUGH — Citing a similar focus on supporting the local communities, Town & Country Federal Credit Union and Makers of Maine podcast have announced a new partnership that will expand the support and awareness for the creative and innovative spirit that is strong and growing stronger in Maine. “We have a long-standing dedication to supporting […]
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March 5, 2021

Council Corner: Is the pace of growth in Scarborough too high?

The town’s Residential Growth Management ordinance is under review. The public is encouraged to weigh in.
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March 5, 2021

UScellular makes $34.5 million network investment in Maine in 2020

UScellular has made a $34.5 million investment in its Maine network in 2020, including $22.8 million in 5G upgrades that bring customers faster data speeds, a more responsive mobile experience and the ability to connect more devices to the network at the same time, according to a company press release. “We take the responsibility of […]
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March 4, 2021

High School Lenten Days of Recollection set for Saco

A men’s Lenten retreat is also scheduled for Biddeford.
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March 4, 2021

Local residents earn academic honors

The following local students have made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston for the fall 2020 semester: Jared Michael Pierce of Biddeford, and Luc Kendall Thorington of Saco. The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, for the fall 2020 semester: Tucker […]
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March 4, 2021

Two Thornton Academy in Saco graduates receive Maine Dental Association scholarship

SACO — Two Saco graduates were selected to receive the 2020 Alva S. Appleby Scholarship from the Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation. Chloe Eisenhaur, a graduate of Thornton Academy in Saco who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, and Patrick Randall, a graduate of Thornton Academy who attends UNE, were two […]