AUGUSTA — Maine students in grades 4-12 are invited to submit entries for this year’s Law Day contests sponsored by the Maine State Bar Association. Students in grades 4-8 may participate in the art poster contest and students in grades 9-12 may participate in the essay contest. The entry deadline is April 1. This year’s […]
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Letters to the editor, March 12
Return students to classroom To the editor, Education is the key to success! As a primary teacher of 32 years, a mother of three and a grandmother of seven, I feel strongly that it is time for students to return to the classroom full time. Schools provide a safe haven for all. Nothing can replace […]
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State Sen. Stacy Brenner to host virtual office hours
SCARBOROUGH – Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, will hold virtual office hours on Zoom at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their elected officials, ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. Brenner will give updates about her work on policy committees and about […]
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In the Know: Scarborough Fire Department focuses on community risk reduction
The Scarborough Fire Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to the NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development, the tool, or “dashboard,” enables community […]
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Veteran “Mr. T” says serving in military was best time of his life
Born in 1934 in Malden, Massachusetts, Ronald Trudeau, now known as “Mr. T,” was an only child. At a young age he went to live with his aunt and six cousins, with whom he became very close — he didn’t feel like an only child anymore and enjoyed their company and camaraderie. While he had […]
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Maine Catholic Women encouraged to gather virtually on March 20 for special event
Due to the pandemic, the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference will not be held in person for the second consecutive year. The event, which drew close to 400 participants in 2019, is simply too large to ensure safety at this time. The event will move online for 2021. On Saturday, March 20, from 10 to 11:30 […]
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Parent committee hopes to help plan for more in-person schooling for Scarborough students
Scarborough schools currently use a hybrid model.
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Scarborough schools to look at extending time students attend in-person classrooms
Parents give a mixed response of what they’d like.
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Scarborough school board wants funding to continue planning for consolidated school
The board says a new, large elementary school is needed to accommodate the town’s growing student population.
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Course offers residents chance to hone recycling skills
Learn to be a ‘Master Recycler’ through the six-month course.