SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough Town Councilors had their first reading on the order authorizing issuance of up to $12,938,995 in bonds to fund the cost of a renovation, expansion and equipping the Scarborough Public Library. On Aug 18., the Town Council reviewed a draft of the ballot language for the Library Expansion and voted 6-1 to […]
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Scarborough Town Councilors give initial okay to put the library expansion on the November ballot
The next meeting will be held Sept. 7. This will be the second and final meeting to vote on whether or not to put the project out to residents.
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Scarborough School Board pressing the Town Council to move forward with the K through 2nd grade school
Like many areas in Maine, Scarborough is trying to sustain a growing population.
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Two Scarborough farms get grants
SCARBOROUGH – Two Scarborough farms are among 64 Maine farms and food processors receiving grant awards through Gov. Janet Mills’ Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help address infrastructure needs to expand in-state production and processing. Two Farmers Farm LLC, a four-season certified organic vegetable farm, is owned by Kelsey Harrington and Dominic Pascarelli. The […]
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Piper Shores offers $3,500 matching grant for Sewell Woods improvements
SCARBOROUGH — Sewell Woods, a small gem of a property owned and protected by Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) in southern Scarborough, is undergoing some much-needed upgrades this summer. And is also getting some financial help to do so. Heavy use over the years has caused severe soil compaction and erosion from foot traffic going off […]
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In the Know: Fall tips for transitioning to organic lawn care
Like organic agriculture, the basic principle of organic lawn care is building and maintaining healthy soil. Soil contains millions of beneficial bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms, often called the soil food web. Organic lawn care methods strive to enrich these important parts of the soil through: 1.) aeration, to allow more oxygen, nutrients and moisture into […]
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Obituary: Richard Boothby
SCARBOROUGH — Richard R. “Dick” Boothby, 79, a longtime resident of Scarborough, died unexpectedly August 17, 2022, at home with his wife Janice by his side. Dick was born April 23, 1943 in Portland and was the son of the late Richard E. and Barbara C. (Townsend) Boothby. Dick grew up in Westbrook and graduated […]
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Scarborough library holds scam workshop
The Scarborough Public Library will offer a workshop to help people recognize common scams and what you can do to avoid them: How to Protect Yourself from Scams: Learn How to be a Fraud Fighter. AARP Maine and AARP Fraud Watch Network volunteer, and Scarborough resident, Don Taylor will offer useful resources and a fraud […]
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Gorham Road construction in Scarborough begins next phase
People traveling through this area should seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
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Sewage spill causes shellfish closure in Scarborough
The affected area is to reopen Aug. 30.