The University of Maine at Fort Kent announced its dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. This list includes local part-time students: Sarah Murphy and Jillian Sternberg, both of Scarborough; and Katie Griffin, Jason Vaughn and Austin Wylie, all of Gorham. Jonathan M. Hayes, who attends University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, made […]
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Bipartisan budget agreement that puts Maine first
On Wednesday, June 30, Maine legislators convened in Augusta for a two-day marathon session. We left the State House in the wee hours of the morning on Friday tired but prideful knowing that we had accomplished a lot for the people of Maine. Though we took up various measures, I am particularly proud that we […]
Mainers living with chronic pain encouraged to participate in free workshop
Beginning in mid-August, Healthy Living for ME is offering a free workshop to help people with a wide range of chronic pain conditions. Better Health Now with Pain is ideal for people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic, non-cancer related pain conditions such as arthritis, back pain, post-surgical pain and headaches, as well […]
Free fitness classes and more in Scarborough for Park and Recreation Month
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month here in Scarborough. Join us for a variety of fitness and wellness events in Memorial Park, happening weekly throughout the month of July. Sessions include annual favorites like Zumba, Yoga, Bootcamp, POUND Rockout Fitness, and Laughter Yoga, with some new additions like Jazzercise, Country Heat, and Intro to PiYo. All […]
Navy veteran proud of French Canadian roots
Raymond Fortier was the June veteran of the month at Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough.
Scarborough unveils new firetruck
It’s the first new apparatus assigned to the station in 40 years, according to the fire chief.
Bar Mills Community Church plans to hold July Christmas Marketplace
On Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Bar Mills Community Church, at 13 Hermit Thrush Drive in Buxton, plans to introduce a July Christmas Marketplace. Lunch will be offered, for a cost of $8. There will be hand-made items and other treasures.. The theme of the items will be for the […]
Scarborough food drive and a bean supper held July 17
The Blue Point Congregational Church, UCC Mission Committee at 236 Pine Point Road, is having a drive-up, drop-off food drive Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This food drive will benefit the Scarborough Food Panty. The West Scarborough United Methodist Church at 656 U.S. Route 1 will hold a curbside take-out bean […]
Scarborough approves firefighter and dispatcher contracts
SCARBOROUGH — On June 30, the Scarborough Town Council approved changes to firefighter and dispatcher contracts that Assistant Town Manager Liam Gallagher said could save the FY22 budget up to $38,000. A change to the wage scale and use of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act Premium Pay are some of the most […]
Scarborough, Maine DOT may work with Downs developers on traffic improvements
During a Town Council workshop, developers said pooling money from all three would allow mitigating traffic issues significantly.