Scarborough Leader - Portland Press Herald

Senate unanimously passes Brenner bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance

by Dina Mendros February 25, 2022February 18, 2022

LD 1809 faces further votes in the Senate and House in the coming weeks.

TV show about race relations airing on Scarborough local access TV

February 25, 2022February 17, 2022

The Scarborough Baha’i Community invites people to tune into Scarborough’s Local Access TV, Channel 2, at 8 p.m. daily, over the upcoming weeks, to view a five-part series entitled “An American Story: Race Amity and The Other Tradition,” a series of five 30-minute episodes about “the other tradition” in American race relations. It is about […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Community policing has positive impact in Scarborough

by Allison Carrier Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator February 25, 2022February 17, 2022

The Scarborough Police Department has built up a fan club. They have a Facebook following of 24,000+, receive regular visits from kids, kind gifts, and generous donations. Even the K9 units get some love! Supporters see that being a police officer means more than writing tickets. The officers are critical members of the community and […]

News, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Scarborough parking ban

February 24, 2022

Due to inclement weather, the Town of Scarborough will have a parking ban starting Friday, Feb. 25 at 12:01 a.m. through Saturday, Feb. 26 at 6 a.m.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Bruce H. Thurlow, 84, superintendent of schools, psychologist, community leader

February 24, 2022

Scarborough native, well-known educator, psychologist, and longtime superintendent of schools for Cape Elizabeth, Bruce H. Thurlow died Feb. 15 at his home in Pine Point. Friends and family described Thurlow as an exceptionally kind and warmhearted family man who worked hard all his life and achieved success in the field of education and psychology. Thurlow, […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

People sought to be on Maine Recovery Council

February 24, 2022

Augusta — Attorney General Aaron M. Frey is looking for three individuals to appoint to the Maine Recovery Council. The purpose of the Maine Recovery Council is to distribute funds received from settlements for opioid abatement purposes. The Attorney General is seeking letters of interest from individuals with some or all of the following qualifications: […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Tax assistance programs available to Scarborough residents

by Nick Cloutier Scarborough Town Assessor February 24, 2022

The Town of Scarborough has several forms of tax relief available to residents who are looking for assistance with their taxes. There are several exemptions for residents that can reduce the annual tax bill. Applications for these xemptions must be submitted to our office by April 1. These exemptions are: • The Homestead Exemption, for […]