With the new year upon us, our council committees are ready to hit the ground running. This year the council will be ushering in quite a bit of change. Each council member has been appointed to at least one committee that they did not serve last year. Additionally, all but one of our council committees […]
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In the Know: Community comes together for 11th Annual Rally for Fuel Assistance
The Town of Scarborough, Public Safety & Fire Departments, Scarborough Library, and Project GRACE and friends will host their 11th annual fuel assistance fundraiser. The “Rally to Keep Our Neighbors Warm” will be held at Public Safety and Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon to raise critical funds to help […]
Scarborough Public Library awarded grant from Norway Savings Bank
The grant will be used to replace the library’s lighting with more economic and energy-efficient systems.
Don Campbell Band donates concert proceeds to Hospice of Southern Maine
The band performed a free holiday concert that raised $11,521 in donations for Hospice of Southern Maine.
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces Mark Jones as president
SACO — Mark Jones has been named president of Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. Jones stepped into the role Jan. 1 as former President Bob Quentin transitions to retirement. Jones joined SBSI in 1985 after completing his education at the University of Southern Maine. During his time with the bank, he has gained progressively greater […]
In the Know: Scarborough Police Department provides exemplary service to community
The Scarborough Police Department strives to maintain the safety of each of our citizens on a daily basis and also those people who work in and visit our town. While some citizens may view police agencies in general as being strictly enforcement-driven organizations, I would like to highlight some recent activities which support our strong reputation […]
Funding awarded for affordable-housing development in Scarborough for those with physical disabilities
Over $500,000 has been awarded for an affordable housing development in Scarborough for those with physical disabilities. The project is being created by nonprofits 3iHoME and Preservation of Affordable Housing.
Karin Shupe is the newest member of Scarborough Town Council
She says she wants to give back to the community
Scarborough Land Trust acquires 8 acres adding to Fuller Farm Preserve
SCARBOROUGH — Fuller Farm Preserve in Scarborough just increased by eight acres. The Scarborough Land Trust closed on a property off of Burnham Road on the west side of one of SLT’s most popular preserves on Dec. 29. This brings the total size of Fuller Farm Preserve to 228 acres. The new parcel was sold […]
Scarborough Land Trust and library offer story time focused on winter hibernation
The Scarborough Public Library and the Scarborough Land Trust are hosting a Nature’s Naptime: A Hibernation Story Time on Monday, Jan. 30 starting at 10 a.m. at the Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Scarborough Land Trust youth education volunteer, Kelly Pietrzak, will lead an interactive program on hibernation. This will include looking at animals […]