Former police chief and detective will discuss her book, “Living with Mr. Fahrenheit,” a memoir about mental illness.
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Recently approved school budget explained
The Scarborough Schools Leadership Council and Board of Education are pleased to present our FY 24 Budget. The detailed budget development process begins with our “level services” budget, which equates to the resources required to maintain the same programs and services that the school district currently provides. Overall, our expense increase of 5.78% is in […]
Scarborough likely to transfer four properties to land trust
The Scarborough Town Council recently gave initial approve to transfer four small town-owned properties along the Nonesuch River to the Scarborough Land Trust.
Scarborough residents earn student honors, graduate
The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Spring 2023 Dean’s List: Kaylin E. Brown, of Gorham, was named to first honors; Kelly P. Dodge, of Scarborough, was named to first honors; Easy E. Ocampo, of Scarborough, was named to second honors; and William S. Pulvino, of Scarborough, was named to first honors. The […]
Scarborough school budget narrowly passes
The vote passed 849-741.
Parks and Recreation Month of events to be held
Scarborough Community Services is hosting a month of events this July in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, something the town has done since 2019. This year’s theme is “Where Community Grows.” Scarborough partnered with Martin’s Point Health Care to offer the events to the community. Events include Zumba, a cornhole tournament, yoga, trails, […]
Town & Country marks 70 years by building and supporting community
SCARBOROUGH — Though Town & Country Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 70th anniversary throughout the year, the credit union officially marked the milestone by highlighting its commitment and support to building and supporting the local community and local businesses with contributions totaling nearly $10,000, according to a statement from the institution. The credit union […]
Scarborough approves GMO amendments
The GMO amendments went into effect on July 1.
AARP Awards grants to 14 Maine organizations as part of program to make communities more livable
AARP Maine announced 14 organizations, throughout the state, including one in Scarborough and one in Saco, will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; […]
Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to expand work opportunities for physical therapists
Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, into law on June 26. LD 1749, “An Act to Establish the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact,” would allow licensed physical therapists in Maine to practice out of state by entering the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. The Physical Therapy Compact is an agreement between participating […]