The Scarborough Police Department is currently seeking motivated individuals to hire as patrol officers and public safety dispatchers. “What we’re looking for are self-motivated, strong work ethic individuals who want to serve the community,” said Lieutenant Scott Vaughan. “We have high expectations of our patrol officers to be proactive in serving the citizens in the […]
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Scarborough Land Trust Nature Backpacks are now available to check out from Scarborough Public Library
SCARBOROUGH — Three Nature Backpacks were presented by Scarborough Land Trust to the Scarborough Public Library. These backpacks are designed for families to check out of the library for day trips to Scarborough Land Trust preserves. Scarborough Library Director Nancy E. Crowell said, “From our roof’s electricity-generating solar panels to our EV charging station, pesticide-free […]
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Finding Our Voices awarded $10,000 by the Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Finding Our Voices has been awarded $10,000 from the Sam L. Cohen Foundation. The grant will bring safety and freedom to Maine women and children trapped in domestic abuse, through the Finding Our Voices Get Out Stay Out fund, according to a Finding Our Voices press release. The fund pays for short-term motel stays, apartment […]
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Maine Summer Camps hires new executive director
Lucy Norvell has been hired as the new executive director for Maine Summer Camps. She was selected by a unanimous vote, and she will officially assume the position in early 2023. Matt Pines, MSC president, said “It has been a long but gratifying process, and we are confident that we attracted a candidate who brings […]
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Scarborough holiday events coming soon
Santa in the Park drive-through is on Dec. 3 and Gingerbread Night takes place Dec. 16, both at 6 p.m.
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New UMS program awards scholarships to students from historically underrepresented communities
The University of Maine System has launched a new scholarship program made possible by the Harold Alfond Foundation for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who wish to pursue graduate degrees full time in a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. Each year, Harold Alfond Foundation Ambassador Scholarships will provide full tuition and other funds to six incoming students […]
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St. John Paul II Parish announces Advent/Christmas programming
SCARBOROUGH – St. John Paul II Parish, made up of St. Bartholomew Parish in Cape Elizabeth, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Scarborough, and St. John and Holy Cross Parish in South Portland, announces its Advent/Christmas season special Mass schedules, spiritual programming, fun holiday events, and charitable efforts spanning from November into December. These offerings can […]
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SMHC names caregiver of the year
SCARBOROUGH — Cheryl Dedian of Scarborough has been named Southern Maine Health Care’s 2022 Caregiver of the Year. Dedian is a Respiratory Therapist at the Biddeford medical center. For the past 2 1/2 years, she has thrown herself into delivering lifesaving care to our COVID-19 patients, on top of caring for other patients needing critical […]
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Cathy Chandler recognized for 40 years of service with Scarborough Police
SCARBOROUGH—Police Department Administrative Assistant Cathy Chandler has recently been recognized for 40 years of service to the Town of Scarborough. Chandler is only the third police department employee to ever reach 40 years of service to Scarborough. “I love this town, have lived here my entire life, and grew up in Public Safety,” said Chandler. […]
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’
PORTLAND — Maine State Ballet kicks off the holiday season with six performances over two weekends of its classic production of “The Nutcracker” at Merrill Auditorium from Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 4. Set in early 19th century Germany, the ballet features the classic story of Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and the Sugar Plum […]