On Thursday, April 20, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to promote the reuse of PFAS-contaminated land for renewable energy projects. LD 1591, “An Act to Promote Economic Reuse of Contaminated Land Through Clean Energy Development,” was the subject of a public hearing before the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology. “PFAS […]
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In the Know – Scarborough Public Safety seeks new public safety core systems
The fiscal year 2024 proposed municipal budget includes funding for a new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system for Public Safety. Scarborough Public Safety utilizes a core public safety software suite comprised of three main components, law enforcement records management, fire department records management, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD). These software systems are critical to a successful […]
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Community News – Kiwanis Kids’ Fishing Derby set for May 6
Scarborough Kiwanis Club announced that its 36th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will take place Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bayley’s Camping Resort, Scarborough (Ross Road entrance). The event is for kids ages 4-15. Live bait (worms) only. Worms will be available for purchase. Proceeds from worm sales will benefit the […]
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From Augusta – Strengthening our laws to protect police and the public
Earlier this month, I introduced LD 22, “An Act to Impede the Transfer of Firearms to Prohibited Persons,” to the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. The legislation is a recommendation from the Deadly Force Review Panel, which provides an annual report to the Judiciary Committee. The panel is an independent […]
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Nonesuch River Brewing holding charity night dinner for Scarborough Public Library
The event is scheduled for April 26 from 4 to 9 p.m.
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Unified school site selection in process
The proposed unified school project is nearing a final site selection.
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Letters to the Editor
Public is owed a careful, thorough decision To the editor, Did you know that the neighborhood schools are being closed? Scarborough’s board of education has been working on a plan since before 2018 to address problems of overcrowding and aging facilities at our elementary schools. The board voted 5-2 in January 2020 to consolidate our […]
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Nature Notes – Connecting with the natural world
This is the start of a new monthly column and a partnership between the Scarborough Leader and the Scarborough Land Trust. Our desire is to connect readers to the natural world. Over time we will explore seasonal observations, natural history, outdoor recreation and access, farming and more. We hope you will join us each month […]
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In the Know – Town advances conservation and sustainability efforts
Among seven broad strategic goals identified by the Scarborough Town Council at the start of the year was one in the area of sustainability, conservation, and climate change: “Develop a plan to conserve more land in Scarborough and better integrate conservation and sustainability principles into our planning processes.” The town council aligned its goals with […]
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Urban Runoff 5K returns this month
The Urban Runoff 5k supports youth education through the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District.