FEMA is paying the way for operating through Sept. 30.
Scarborough Leader
News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
Scarborough school budget referendum takes place June 15
People can vote absentee or in person.
Scarborough primary schools celebrate diversity with book event
‘Magnificent Homespun Brown,’ by Maine author Samara Cole Doyon, celebrates the color brown.
Veteran becomes engineer, teacher overseas
Born and raised in Medina, New York, Horace Bird has fond memories of growing up with his twin sister, Helen, and four other siblings. The kids helped with chores on the family farm. Horace even had a pet raccoon, Rebel, that rode around on his shoulder. He had much fun playing with his brothers and […]
Letters to the editor, May 21
Councilor’s remarks “reek of privilege” To the editor, I want to take a moment to respond to Council Chair Paul Johnson’s remarks in the March 19, 2021 Scarborough Leader regarding the ICE facility that is now present in Scarborough. Mr. Johnson’s remarks reek of privilege and societal ignorance. To say, “forget the national politics about […]
Make Child Tax Credit expansion permanent
For far too long, our government has done too little to support working families. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of U.S. children were living in poverty, and the pandemic has only exacerbated these issues, reinforcing systemic inequities. The harmful effects of child poverty profoundly affect American society and our future economy. Reversing these trends […]
Scarborough library hosts panel discussion: How to Celebrate Our Youth Who Identify as 2SLGBTQIA+
On Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m., the Scarborough Public Library will offer a webinar entitled: How to Celebrate Our Youth Who Identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus …) This virtual panel discussion for adults only (parents, guardians, foster parents, grandparents and caregivers) will provide a supportive space […]
Catholic Church schedule for Scarborough, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish (comprised of St. Bartholomew in Cape Elizabeth, St. John in South Portland, and St. Maximilian Kolbe in Scarborough) continues to adapt to the pandemic and its changing dynamics. Weekday Mass schedule • Monday 8 a.m. at St. Bartholomew • Tuesday 7:30 a.m. at Holy Cross • Wednesday 8 a.m. […]
Change to Scarborough growth ordinance caps permits to 144 annually
Town Council approval will be required to allow additional units.
Bill would expand postpartum health care insurance coverage
Work on the bill introduced by State Sen. Anne Carey continues.