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Scarborough Rotary installs interpretative signs along marsh nature trail
Work on the project was completed two weeks ago.
Growth ordinance amendments coming to workshop
Amendments to the Growth Management Ordinance are in development, affecting the way the town awards building permits.
Community News – Sen. Brenner celebrates the life of Joann Grohman
Senator Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, welcomed the family of Joann Grohman to the State House on May 16 to celebrate her long life and legacy, after her passing in April. She hosted the Hon. Martin Grohman, his wife, Amy, and their children, Henry and Hannah. She also welcomed Max and Marcia Luick, Joann’s son and daughter, […]
In the Know – Reminders for beach season in Scarborough
There’s nothing better than Scarborough’s beaches in the summer. Beach parking passes are now available for purchase in the town clerk’s office. Please bring your vehicle registration and proof of residency if you are purchasing the resident pass. Fee collection at the town beach lots begins Memorial Day weekend. There are a few guidelines to […]
Southern Maine Community College to award degrees and certificates at 76th commencement
Students from the class of 2023 hail from all 16 counties in Maine, 22 states and 37 countries.
Council Corner – The time is now for a community center
Scarborough’s population is growing. Our town experienced a larger influx of people than any other community in the state from 2010 to 2020. We went from being the ninth largest municipality in 2010 to the seventh in 2020. The seven municipalities larger than us, Portland, Lewiston/Auburn, Bangor, South Portland, Biddeford, all have something we don’t; […]
From Augusta – Protecting all patients’ access to reproductive and abortion care
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, 1 in 3 Americans have lost the right to access an abortion in their home state. Across the country, state legislatures are enacting laws that restrict access to essential reproductive health care. Here in Maine, we’ve seen a significant number of bills targeting reproductive health care. […]
Annual Thresholds Conference upcoming on death, dying, and the conversations that follow
The Thresholds Conference will be held by the Hospice of Southern Maine on May 23 at University of Southern Maine’s Hannaford Hall in Portland.
Community News – Rhodes joins Fontaine Family Scarborough office
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader recently announced the addition of Sylvia Rhodes to the team at its Scarborough location. Rhodes grew up in Nashville and attended Sycamore High School in Pleasant View, Tennessee. She continued her education at University of Maine-Augusta, graduating with a BA in mental health and human services. She completed […]