The Scarborough Public Library will launch a new virtual program, Let’s Talk Scarborough, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Scarborough’s new police chief, Mark Holmquist, will be the first guest to be interviewed. Let’s Talk America, the Library’s civil discourse forum, is introducing Let’s Talk Scarborough to offer opportunities to hear from […]
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Scarborough Council Corner: Community survey response summary
Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our town-wide Community Survey! We received over 862 responses. On Jan. 5, survey vendor ETC Institute presented the results to the Town Council. A few key highlights: • 86 percent of residents were satisfied with the overall quality of life in Scarborough • Scarborough […]
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Scarborough Police arrest man in connection with robbery
The Scarborough Police Department arrested a Portland man for robbery on Jan. 25. Christopher M. Ross, 34, was wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred on Jan. 19 at Walgreens located at 290 Congress St. in Portland and a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to policde. Members of the Scarborough Police Department’s […]
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Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine appoints new board members
Sexual Assault Respose Services of Southern Maine appointed a new board chair, vice chair, and secretary to lead SARSSM’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. This brings the total number of board members to eight. Prior to retirement, new Board Chair Barbara Dacri, who graduated with an master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Assumption […]
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Boyle is sworn into the Maine House of Representatives
AUGUSTA – Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, was sworn into office on Jan. 18 by Gov. Janet Mills after winning a special election on Jan. 11. Boyle now serves House District 27, the seat previously held by Rep. Kyle Bailey, who resigned in October. “It’s great to be back in the State House,” said Boyle. “I […]
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Scarborough Community Services offer new youth and teen programs
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough Community Services has numerous new events happening including the new Teen Advisory Board for middle school students grades six through eight, youth movement classes and the return of a pre-school program. The Teen Advisory Board meet one Friday a month, during which students share what programs, events and trips they would like […]
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Public outdoor skating ponds open: Free fun for all ages
One of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and spirit during the doldrums of winter is to find an activity to keep you active and enjoying the season. Thankfully in Scarborough, there are a number of places to let out your inner snowman and make the cold months fly by. A […]
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Sen. Brenner to host virtual public office hours Jan. 25
SCARBOROUGH — Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, will hold public office hours from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25 via Zoom. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. Sen. Brenner will give updates on the current legislative session […]
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Adopt a fire hydrant in Scarborough
Now that we are officially in the winter season, you may notice our Scarborough firefighters clearing the snow around hydrants after a storm. You might wonder, in a large community like Scarborough at 54 square miles, how many hydrants do we have to maintain? The answer might surprise you. Scarborough has a variety of different […]
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Scarborough, Gorham residents earn academic honors.
Elyssa Johnson, Professional Nursing major, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Johnson, from Gorham, is in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Sophie Glidden and Kellie Guerette, both of Scarborough, made the dean’s list at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. […]