On Oct. 18, 1972, Congress voted to override President Richard Nixon’s veto to enact the landmark Clean Water Act. Fifty years after its passage, the law has proven to be one of the most important measures taken to clean up and protect our environment in this country’s history. You might not know that the law […]
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News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Scarborough Historical Society & Museum reopens
SCARBOROUGH — After being closed for much of the pandemic, the Scarborough Historical Society & Museum has opened its doors to the public once again. During the quiet time over the last several months, volunteers have been busy preparing new exhibits for visitors to view as well as continuing the regular work of preserving Scarborough’s […]
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Letters to the editor, April 15
Employer sees town center at the Downs as a boon to employees To the editor, When I was exploring locations throughout Greater Portland for the future home of AV Technik, I was drawn to The Downs and the master planned community because of the promise it delivered — live, work, play. That simple combination of […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings welcomes new board member
SACO/SCARBOROUGH — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, Maine’s oldest bank, has recently added of Daryl J. Cady, MBA, CPA to its board of directors. Cady is the current CEO of Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough, where she leads two locations, 150 employees and 140 volunteers. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience […]
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Meteorlogist vists Enclave of Scarborough
Meteorologist Christian Bridges visited the Enclave of Scarborough for a ‘Wear it Wednesday Meteorology theme Day’ to give a ‘Weather 101’ presentation. The Enclave staff had everything from raining men, cats and dogs, to cloudy with a chance of meatballs. Even their cloud costume formations ranged from cumulus, to cumulonimbus, then back to cirrus, then […]
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Scarborough holds budget roundtable discussions
SCARBOROUGH — For those interested in the proposed FY2023 budget with representatives from the Scarborough Town Council and Board of Education, there will be four opportunities to attend budget discussions, with both in-person and remote options (Zoom links at scarboroughmaine.org). These include: • Wednesday, April 20, 6:30-8 p.m. – In-Person at Town Hall (Remote participation […]
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Obituary – Joan Emmons
Joan (Joni) Catherine Emmons, 72, of Biddeford, passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House of cancer on March 25, 2022. Joni dedicated her life to helping people and loved recovery. It would be impossible to list all of the people she helped. Joni’s joy and laughter will live on in hour hearts. She was quick […]
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Obituary: Joan Emmons
BIDDEFORD — Joan (Joni) Catherine Emmons, 72 of Biddeford, Maine, passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House of cancer on March 25, 2022. Joni dedicated her life to helping people and loved recovery. It would be impossible to list all of the people she helped. Joni’s joy and laughter will live on in hour hearts. She […]
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Scholarships available to women pursuing science, engineering degrees
Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university. There is a preference for […]
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The Downs discuss proposed Scarborough town center at public meeting
Businesses are eager to get their foot in the door at the new Downs Town Center, while the Downs waits to hear about the exemption to the town’s housing cap.
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