Some developers encouraged the flexible value-based options like the state DEP has, while some residents, such as shellfish harvesters, wish the setback would be larger.
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News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Mainewhile: Reading, nature can lead to increased sense of community
In so many ways, Maine is just one big town. If you are boarding the bus in Boston, the odds are actually pretty good that you will know a few of your fellow passengers – and if you run into someone from Maine while traveling the globe, there’s a bond. I think this sense of […]
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Council Corner: Making decisions about growth in Scarborough
If you’ve been following along, you know that I share your concerns about growth in our town. It affects each of us in different ways. If I were visiting from way away, like say Mars, and listened to the chatter, I would think “growth” is some kind of disease. Its symptoms include traffic congestion, long […]
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From Augusta – Repairing Fort Preble and preserving our history
Here in Senate District 29, one of our greatest assets is our rich history – especially our naval history along the coast. This history has often been preserved alongside open spaces and trails that we use for recreation, walking, biking, birdwatching and transportation. One of my favorite places to walk my dogs is the Greenbelt […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Jan. 10-17
Fri. 1/10 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 1/13 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/14 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Town Hall Tue. 1/14 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Conservation Town Hall Wed. 1/15 4 p.m. Appointments and Negotiations Town Hall Wed. 1/15 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Wed. 1/15 […]
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Cheverus/Yarmouth blanks Scarborough to stay undefeated
Cheverus/Yarmouth gets a goal in each period and a shutout from goalie Ethan Tucker in a 3-0 victory.
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Scarborough seeks public feedback on Open Space Plan
The deadline for residents provide input on the plan is Wednesday, Jan. 15.
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People and Business: Jan. 8
Hires, promotions, appointments Stephanie Beck has been promoted to senior vice president of marketing and community development at University Credit Union. Jess Francis was promoted to HR and executive administrative manager and Abbey Ramsay to vice president of lending. Beth Beaudoin was hired at University Credit Union as mortgage origination manager. Patrick “Coney” Quinn was […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 10-17
Bulletin Board Thursday 1/16 Winter sugar cookie decorating: 6:30 p.m., virtual via Zoom, hosted by Thomas Memorial Library. thomasmemoriallibrary.org Ongoing Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring a chess board if you have one. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org Bath ReStore: 1 Chandler Drive. 504-9340. habitat7rivers.org Bellows Supportive Screaming Group: 7 p.m., […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 10-17
Comedy Friday 1/10 & Saturday 1/11 Preacher Lawson: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $34.63-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 1/11 “LOLS, an Evening of Local Comedy”: 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com Monday 1/13 “Served Up, the Industry Talent Showdown”: […]