Avian flu viruses normally spread among wild water birds, like ducks and geese. These viruses can also spread to domestic poultry, like chickens and guinea hens.
Scarborough Leader
News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Summer tips for transitioning to organic lawn care
Thanks to the Pest Management Policy passed in 2011, all those who use Scarborough parks, playgrounds and sports fields have greatly reduced exposure to pesticides (see 2019 PMAC Report on the Conservation Commission page of the Town of Scarborough website to learn more). Families, pets, wildlife and waterways will all benefit as more and more […]
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Letters to the editor, July 15
Support affordable living at The Downs To the editor, My husband and I chose to raise our daughter in Scarborough for the same reasons most families do — the top-rated school system, the four beaches, the trail system, and the large, private residential lots that most families enjoy. Over the years, we’ve lived in two […]
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Maine manufacturers succeed by working together
GORHAM — Maine manufacturers have faced many challenges over the past two years, from the pandemic to workforce shortages to supply chain issues. To combat those challenges, Maine MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) encourages its clients to join forces and seek new collaborative opportunities. When Maine MEP brought together innovative small businesses Flowfold in Gorham and […]
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Reflecting on progress and all that needs to be done going forward
On Thursday, June 23, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, the landmark law that provided equal rights in accessing sports and education, regardless of gender. The effort to establish Title IX was led by Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto Mink, who was the first woman of color elected to Congress, and it was signed into […]
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Third times a charm – ecomaine tags contamination
Staff from the single-sort recycling facility will continue to conduct educational campaign in Maine communities.
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From Augusta – Expanding access to health care, making it affordable for Maine families
As a lawmaker, I have two major priorities: Responding to any crisis that arises, and addressing the challenges people in our community and state face on a daily basis. The cost of health care can fall into both categories, but especially the second one. Health care is often expensive – and can dramatically impact a […]
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Scarborough students achieve honors, graduate
Ella M. Reagan of Scarborough a Fairfield University student, received Deans List Honors for the Spring 2022 semester. Justin Lindsay from Scarborough graduated Magna cum Laude from Ithaca College with a BM in Sound Recording Technology. The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring […]
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Community meal in brings friends and neighbors around the table beginning July 18
Southern Maine Agency on Aging will host a community lunch every 3rd Monday of the month.
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Applications are open for NVME online entrepreneurship training
New Ventures Maine (NVME) has an open call for Venturing Forth: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs, a tuition-free, comprehensive, online course starting Aug. 23. For new entrepreneurs or existing business owners, Venturing Forth helps participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs. The 14-week course covers topics […]