Finance Clerk Barbara Fagnant has retired after 23 years of service to the town of Scarborough. Fagnant began working in the clerk’s office part time in 2001. In her time in Scarborough, she has helped residents in registering vehicles, assisted in holding town elections, taken on roles in the public works and fire departments and […]
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Scarborough’s Santa in the Park on Saturday
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Memorial Park in Scarborough on Saturday, Dec. 7. Shuttles will begin running from the high school parking lot to the park at 4:30 p.m. where festivities will begin at 5 p.m., including a chorus performance, Santa’s arrival, tree lighting, fireworks and more before coming to an end at […]
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Mainewhile: Holiday spending is breathtaking; choose thoughtfully
The last of the cranberry sauce has been eaten, the first of the Advent calendar doors has been opened … I suppose we are well and truly in The Holiday Season. I am speaking here (or writing here to be exact) specifically about Christmas. There are, of course, many other holidays, both religious and secular, […]
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People and Business: Dec. 4
Hires, promotions, appointments Alicia Napolitano of Gorham was hired at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust as vice president, senior treasury sales officer. She was previously senior corporate services officer at Bangor Savings Bank. Adam Owen has joined InterMed, beginning the new interventional pain medicine specialty. Owen is board certified in anesthesia and pain medicine and will […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 6-13
Comedy Friday 12/6 Nightmares Before Christmas Charity Comedy Showcase: 7:30 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $10. humanitix.com Saturday 12/7 Rodney Norman: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20-$25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 12/12 “Local Legends of Maine Christmas Comedy”: 8 p.m., Blue, 650A Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 6-13
Bulletin Board Friday 12/6 Holiday Market at Tripping Gnome Farm: 4-8 p.m., 64 Lupine Lane, Freeport. facebook.com/TrippingGnomeFarm South Portland tree lighting: Activities start at 4:30 p.m., ceremony with speakers at 5:45, tree lighting at 6 p.m., Mill Creek Park. facebook.com/sopoparksrec Boozy Holiday Book Fair: 5-7 p.m., Novel Book Bar and Café, 643 Congress St., Portland. […]
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Through My Lens: Taking a step back, but not giving up
Since the summer of 2020, writing for the local paper has been my greatest joy. Through my columns, I have built a community by sharing my love for this beautiful state I now call home, celebrating the culture, food and opportunities I’ve found here. As an immigrant and a proud naturalized American, I have used […]
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Scarborough Red Storm Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Phil Conley (ninth year, 73-74 overall record) 2023-24 record: 16-5 (Lost, 46-33, to Gorham in Class AA South Final) Top returning player: Carter Blanche (Junior) Coach’s comment: “Good things are happening right now, but we have a long way to go. I love this group. We lost eight seniors, plus Spence (Spencer […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Nov. 29-Dec. 6
Wed. 12/4 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 12/4 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Wed. 12/4 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 12/5 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall
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People and Business: Nov. 27
Hires, promotions, appointments Premalatha Babu and Kelly Horsley have joined InterMed. Babu, a family medicine doctor, will work at InterMed’s Foden Road location in Portland, and Horsley will work in obstetrics at the Marginal Way office. Emily Broadbent was hired as a senior account manager at Rinck Advertising, a woman-owned agency. Broadbent has over a […]