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Farewell from Scarborough Fire Chief Thurlow

by B. Michael Thurlow Scarborough Fire Chief January 7, 2022January 2, 2022

Today is an emotional day as I draft my final Scarborough Leader article as your fire chief. After nearly 46 years of total service to the department, including over 40 years as the Town’s Emergency Management director, and more than 20 years as fire chief, the time is right to retire. To be trusted with […]

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Democrat Caterina announces candidacy for Maine House 126

January 6, 2022January 7, 2022

The new district includes north Saco, north and west Scarborough and part of Westbrook.

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Scarborough Land Trust offers nature-based programming

by Maxen Ryder January 6, 2022December 30, 2022

The Scarborough Land Trust runs a variety of public programs such as snowshoeing, tracking, and more!

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Maine Water caps 2021 by supporting the hungry and children in need

January 6, 2022January 3, 2022

SACO — Maine Water and its employees again helped provide for the hungry and children in need in the communities the company serves across the state of Maine. The support comes in the form of food pantry donations and warm winter coats for children. Maine Water’s Coats for Kids program is an employee funded program […]

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Council Corner: Community survey findings report presented Jan. 5

by Ken Johnson Scarborough Town Councilor January 5, 2022January 2, 2022

The Scarborough community survey closed on Dec. 19, and I want to extend a thank you for all those who found the time to participate. The national average for participation of the mailed survey is 15 percent. Scarborough came in above 20 percent, exceeding our target goal for a response rate. We are also grateful […]

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Good Shepherd Parish parochial vicar moves to new parish

January 4, 2022

A former vicar with Good Shepherd Parish has been assigned to St. Anthony of Padua parish. Effective Jan. 18, Fr. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, has been assigned as a parochial vicar to St. Anthony of Padua Parish, which includes Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham, the summer chapel of Our Lady of Sebago in […]

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Operation HOPE temporarily closes its doors

by Alexis Wells January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

Operation HOPE at the Scarborough Police department has shut down due to the surge in COVID-19 cases but hopes to reopen later this month.

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Scarborough town manager: A year end’s reflection on growth

by Tom Hall Scarborough Town Manager December 31, 2021December 26, 2021

The new year is nearly here, and like many of you, I am taking this time for reflection. As a town, we have made great accomplishments this past year. When I think about these accomplishments and look forward to what’s to come in 2022, the recurring theme of growth emerges. Much of what has been […]