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September is National Preparedness Month

During September, we recognize National Preparedness Month, a great opportunity to rem ind everyone about the importance of personal and family preparedness. This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect — Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Each week of the month has a different theme. During week 1 (Sept. 1-4) the focus is […]

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Federal relief funds will make a difference for years to come

On the evening of July 19, the Maine Legislature completed its work and adjourned. It was the end to a remarkable session that had us spending countless hours doing committee work over Zoom, having socially distanced floor sessions at the Augusta Civic Center and finishing with a marathon month of June back at the State […]

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Honoring 10 years of pesticide-free parks in Scarborough

This September marks the 10-year anniversary of Scarborough limiting pesticides and herbicides on municipal properties. Since transitioning to Organic Pest Management, the Town has reduced children’s exposure to harmful chemicals and supported wildlife for sensitive species like birds and butterflies. “I would like to thank all the original members of Citizens for a Green Scarborough, […]