“Where will we put everyone?” This was the shared question from educators, school board members, and the community alike after Rebecca Wandell, a school enrollment specialist with over 20 years of experience, presented the findings of the 2022-23 Scarborough Public Schools School Enrollment Study during the March 2 School Board meeting. The extensive study brought […]
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Scarborough accepts Parks & Facility Master Plan
The town created the plan with consultant BerryDunn.
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In the Know: Parks & Facilities Master Plan accepted by the Town Council
On March 1, the Scarborough Town Council formally accepted the final Parks and Facilities Master Plan. The plan was developed by consultants from BerryDunn and Scarborough Community Services, the town department which oversees all Town-operated parks, facilities, and community programs. The plan and project process are intended to support the Town in identifying fiscally and […]
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In the Know: Numerous traffic improvement projects are ahead for 2023
Road construction season is just around the corner, and there is a lot going on in Scarborough. Ten road projects are scheduled to begin this year. Half of the projects are associated with The Downs development and are required as part of their Traffic Movement Permit (TMP) with the Maine Department of Transportation. The Downs […]
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Scarborough Land Trust presents “Tour of the Night Sky Constellations”
Join Scarborough Land Trust at Fuller Farm Preserve on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. when Maine amateur astronomer James Shields will be the guide of the night sky. He will discuss the lore behind the constellations and how the ancients used the night sky to tell time, the start of the seasons, and navigate. Telescopes […]
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From Augusta: Rep. Sophie Warren states why she opposed March 7 House resolution on Ukraine
I grew up in a town of World War II veterans. My Grandpa Warren was a World II Navy pilot. He and his friends in Scarborough talk about the six or seven guys from our area who were at D-Day, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. D-Day captured his imagination, NOT because of […]
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Scarborough Land Trust presents “Exploring Vernal Pools”
Join the Scarborough Land Trust and the Amphibian and Reptile Trust International (http://amphibianreptile.org) in discovering the secrets of vernal pool wetlands on Saturday, April 1, at Broadturn Farm at 10:30 a.m. The program will be one hour and will be mostly out in the field, boots are recommended. Pre-registration is required and the cost is […]
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Scarborough School Board presented with projected enrollment study
Results of an enrollment study will help the board and the town anticipate the needs of the school system for the coming years.
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From Augusta – Celebrating Women’s History Month; honoring the legacy of Samantha Smith
March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate, honor and study the historic contributions that women have made to our state and nation. This year, I was pleased to sponsor legislation honoring Samantha Smith, a young Mainer and peace activist who became known as “America’s Youngest Ambassador.” The bill would rename Exit 45 […]
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In the Know – Property tax relief for Scarborough residents
The town of Scarborough provides a measure of property tax relief through different programs to qualified individuals; most programs are administered through the state, while others are applied at the local level. Explore the Assessing Department section of the town of Scarborough website, www.scarboroughmaine.org. Use the Tax Relief page to learn more about these tax […]