Tom Higgins, son of Thomas Higgins and Susan Conley of Scarborough, made the fall dean’s list at the University of New England in Biddeford. Cameron Jury of Scarborough made the fall dean’s commendation list at Gettysburg College in Gettysburgh, Pennsylvania. Kyle King, Carlos Monsen, Emma Callahan, Connor Donnelly and Grace Terry, all of Gorham, made […]
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Tax relief available for Scarborough residents
The Town of Scarborough has several forms of tax relief available to residents who are looking for assistance with their taxes. There are several exemptions for residents that can reduce their annual tax bill. Applications for these exemptions must be submitted to our office by April 1. These exemptions are: • The Homestead Exemption, for […]
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Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine
AUGUSTA — On Feb. 24, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced two bills to help support and protect young families in Maine. LD 372, “An Act To Provide Maine Children Access to Affordable Health Care,” and LD 265, “An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care,” were the subject of public hearings before […]
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Julie Brennan with the Pine Tree Society in Scarborough earns clinical social worker certification
SCARBOROUGH — Julie Brennan recently earned her Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and, for nearly 20 years, has focused her expertise in the field of disabilities. Brennan is the director of Behavioral Services at Pine Tree Society where she oversees case […]
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Scarborough credit union partners with Makers of Maine podcast
SCARBOROUGH — Citing a similar focus on supporting the local communities, Town & Country Federal Credit Union and Makers of Maine podcast have announced a new partnership that will expand the support and awareness for the creative and innovative spirit that is strong and growing stronger in Maine. “We have a long-standing dedication to supporting […]
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Council Corner: Is the pace of growth in Scarborough too high?
The town’s Residential Growth Management ordinance is under review. The public is encouraged to weigh in.
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UScellular makes $34.5 million network investment in Maine in 2020
UScellular has made a $34.5 million investment in its Maine network in 2020, including $22.8 million in 5G upgrades that bring customers faster data speeds, a more responsive mobile experience and the ability to connect more devices to the network at the same time, according to a company press release. “We take the responsibility of […]
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Journalism scholarships available for Maine students
The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund and the Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund seek applications from Maine students. The Gannett Scholarship provides renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including print, broadcast, or electronic media. The fund helps pay tuition to attend an undergraduate, graduate, trade, or technical school. […]
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Business column: What’s the economic outlook for 2021?
Outlook 2021 As 2021 begins, the vaccine for COVID-19 could soon return our economy to normal. However, “normal” may prove to mean something other than what life was like in 2019, before the pandemic took hold. An unknown number of businesses will have failed to survive. The habits of citizens regarding dining, travel, and entertainment […]
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Center provides free tablets to Maine residents
The National Digital Equity Center is offering free tablets to eligible Maine residents thanks to support from the Maine Office of Community Development, according to a press release from the center. These tablets will allow users to connect to the internet and other resources, helping to close the digital divide experienced by many Mainers across […]