As a nurse, I remember helping new parents after the birth of their child, preparing them the best I could for both the joys and the challenges ahead of them. It was heartbreaking to know that after parents leave the hospital, many must choose between earning income or providing care for the newest member of […]
Scarborough Leader
News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Nature Notes – Scarborough Land Trust offers program on fireflies
There are certain things that say summer. For many of us, summer means the beach, barbecues, ice cream stands, and family camping trips. If, like me, you are a student of phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life) there is one nightly event […]
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In the Know – Environmental projects prioritized in town budget
The fiscal year 2024 municipal budget was approved by the Scarborough Town Council after a second reading and vote on the proposed fiscal year 2024 municipal budget on June 7. It includes funding for two projects to support significant natural areas in Scarborough. The Engineering Department request includes an update of the 2011 Red Brook […]
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Top Ten Percent – Scarborough High School
Brendan Amann is the son of Colleen and Peter Amann. Brendan was a 4-year board member of the Scarborough Key Club, serving as President his senior year. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and Boy Scouts. During all four years, he participated on the Varsity Swimming and Tennis teams, serving as […]
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Piper Shores resident receives MHCA Lifetime Achievement Award
Edward Campbell, Jr. was one of 32 recipients statewide honored at the 2023 Remember ME Recognition Ceremony
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Southern Maine Community College and St. Joe’s strengthen partnership
Schools announce signing of 13 new transfer agreements.
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Community News – Duson and Brenner honor 2023 Language Teacher of the Year
Senator Jill Duson, D-Portland, and Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, welcomed Annemarie Orth to the State House on May 23 to recognize her achievement of winning the 2023 Language Teacher of the Year from Educators for a Multilingual Maine. Duson presented her with a legislative sentiment to recognize her accomplishments. “Annemarie is an inspirational and transformational […]
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Letters to the Editor
Boat-launch sticker shock To the editor, I am a full-time Maine resident. I am a retired, senior citizen living in Biddeford. I have a small boat and I look forward to doing a bit of mackerel fishing in the summer months. The last few years I have always purchased a non-resident sticker to use the […]
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In the Know – Town nears completion of financial audit
Many people wonder, ‘What is an audit and why does the town need one?’ The short answer is the town charter and state statutes require an annual financial audit. The annual audit is conducted by an independent firm of certified public accountants appointed by the town council. The goal of each audit is to receive […]
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Students release trout into Nonesuch River
Wentworth Elementary School project began with grant from Scarborough Education Foundation.