The grant will be used to improve access to library services for non-English speakers, in particular new Mainers.
Scarborough Leader
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Voting available for Black History Month Art Contest
UScellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine are holding their 6th annual Black History Month Art Contest.
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Fuel rally exceeded goal, raised $25,000
SCARBOROUGH —The 11th Annual Fuel Rally to support Scarborough residents with heating assistance exceeded the $20,000 goal and raised more than $25,000 (with gifts and pledges still coming in). “Wow! Such a caring, generous community pitching on to keep our promise we won’t leave anyone in the cold,” said Steffi Cox, Project GRACE executive director. […]
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Scarborough Rep. Kelly Murphy introduces bill to eliminate sales tax on diapers
AUGUSTA — Having a baby is expensive. Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, is sponsoring a bill to make the cost of providing for infants and toddlers more affordable. Kelly presented LD 287, An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers, before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Feb. 14. The bill would […]
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In the Know: Council approves coastal waters fee adjustments
The Town of Scarborough made recent amendments to Chapter 311, the Schedule of Fees related to moorings, pier use, and boat launch at the Pine Point pier. The proposed increases were adopted by the Town Council during a second reading at their Feb. 15 meeting. The fee changes were recommended to the Council after the […]
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Bite into Maine brings first responders lobster rolls on cold weekend
On the extreme cold of Feb. 4, local restaurant Bite into Maine donated lobster rolls to first responders.
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Guest column: Scarborough school update
To the Scarborough Community: We need a new unified K-3 School and we need your help! For over a year now, the project’s building committee, composed of community members, parents, district & school leaders, faculty and staff, has been meeting twice per month to evaluate fiscally responsible options, plan a design supporting our educational vision, […]
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Sen. Brenner honors two Scarborough High School students
SHS students chosen for national choir in Washington, D.C. sing at Maine State Capitol.
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‘Love Our Library’ campaign underway at Holy Cross School
The effort supports Kathleen A. Wittmer Memorial Library.
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Councilor Corner: Go big or go home, an ambitious and exciting year ahead!
There is so much to look forward to in 2023! The Town Council will be approving our 2023 goals as part of our February 1 meeting. While we have set an ambitious agenda for the year, I have faith that this Council in partnership with our Town Manager, amazing Town Staff, dedicated Town Committee members […]