Scarborough Leader
News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
Healthy Living for ME workshop
SCARBOROUGH — Beginning in August, Healthy Living for ME will offer a remote workshop on chronic pain, a free program open to all Mainers. The telephone class is scheduled to run Aug. 16 through Sept. 27, running once a week, said an announcement from Healthy Living for ME, a network lead entity of a community […]
Collaborative partnership helps brush off dental fears for kids and adults with developmental disabilities
Most people view a visit with the dentist as an understandable part of life that must be endured in order to maintain good oral health. But for those with developmental disabilities, a trip to the dentist can cause crippling anxiety making it challenging to provide the dental care they need. To address this need, Maine […]
Scarborough senior programs bring joy to participants
Scarborough Community Services recently announced the long-awaited return of in-person senior (55+) programs, put to a halt for over a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. July and August programs include weekly senior lunches, a walking club, morning drop-ins to socialize, and social outings to visit Maine attractions or enjoy group activities. One program that […]
Fontaine’s virtual Aauction raises over $20,000
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader’s Bid for Wishes Virtual Auction was created back in the summer of 2014 as a virtual fundraiser Facebook event in order to grant a wish for a seriously ill Maine Wish kid, according to a company press release. The organization has a location in Scarborough. Fontaine Team has […]
Lafayette was here: Markers to be placed where American Revolutionary general traveled in Maine
The Marquis de Lafayette, who fought for George Washington, visited the country at the time of the 50th anniversary of the war.
Letters to the editor, July 23
Caizzo’s CMP stance disappoints To the editor, I’m writing to express disappointment in my representative Chris Caiazzo (D-Scarborough) for voting in lock step with CMP during his first three years in the state legislature. Representative Caiazzo has gone out of his way to support CMP’s interest over the interests of his constituents. In 2019, Rep. […]
Library Sketchers present Art on the Lawn
Nancy Crowell, Scarborough Public Library director, announced a new library event scheduled for late July — Art on the Lawn, featuring the work of the Library Sketching Group. Art on the Lawn will take place in front of the library at 48 Gorham Road, on Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Art […]
Scarborough Town Council approves affordable housing resident for seniors
The project, with 31 units, will be located at the former public safety building.
Bertha Montgomery, who turns 100 next year, finally sees family
COVID-19 prevented her from seeing most of her family for more than a year.