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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Mainers may qualify for new affordable internet program

A new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is in plance and Mainers can check to see if they qualify for the new program’s monthly discounts on internet service. The ACP, created through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be permanent iteration of the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, provides economically vulnerable households with a discount […]

Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Scarborough identifies priorities for climate resiliency

On Feb. 23, Scarborough Planning staff convened with residents to start a community discussion on climate change and resiliency. The virtual meeting supported staff efforts to apply for a Community Action Grant through the Governor’s Office of Planning, Innovation, and the Future. These grants are offered to Maine municipalities and tribal entities to assist in implementing […]

Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Op-Ed: Land preservation in Scarborough expanding by preserve named for my grandmother

One nice thing about living in the town where I grew up is I am constantly reminded of people I have known my whole life, and I have so many pleasant memories from childhood. One of them is my grandmother, Elaine Warren. While campaigning door-to-door for state representative in 2020, I was occasionally approached by […]