SCARBOROUGH —Beginning Monday, March 1, the Scarborough Public Library will re-open for in-person browsing. Computer lab appointments, curbside, and in-person browsing will all be offered during business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Library […]
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Two arrested in Scarborough on drug charges
SCARBOROUGH — Two people from Massachusetts were arrested by Scarborough Police on Tuesday, Feb. 23, and charged with Class A felony drug trafficking. Juan Trinidad, 20, and a juvenile, both from Lawrence, Massachusetts, were arrested after the Scarborough Police Special Enforcement unit executed a search warrant on Feb. 23 at about 3:30 p.m. at a […]
Free sessions for those looking for a new career or going to college offered
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on: Monday, March 22, Tuesday, March 23, Wednesday, March […]
MaineCF offers more than 650 scholarships to Maine students
The Maine Community Foundation offers more than 650 scholarships that support students pursuing studies in music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts, and many other fields. The scholarships are available for students who attend secondary, post-secondary, and graduate schools, as well as non-traditional programs. A complete listing of scholarships available for the upcoming school year […]
Despite going curbside, 2021 fuel rally is still on
The rally, with funds going to local fuel assistance, will take place Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at 275 US Route 1.
Corned beef meal takes place March 17
SCARBOROUGH — A corned been dinner will take place Wednesday March 17 from noon to 6 p.m. or until the meals run out, at American Legion Post 76, 42 Manson Libby Road in Scarborough. Order by March 10 by calling 207-883-3902. The price of a meal is $10 and will be served curbside for take-out.
Find your flash of insight with help from SPL
One of the Scarborough Public Library’s oldest and most active members was recently asked before she died, “What is the most important innovation you’ve seen in your lifetime?” At 98 she could choose from a very long list of human accomplishments. One accomplishment she couldn’t choose was local electricity — it was well underway in […]
Scarborough aims for up to 3 percent increase in tax rate
The Town Council and School Board will meet to discuss the budget in March.
240 Strings to livestream concert
240 Strings will hold its 4th livestream of the season. Tracey Jasas-Hardel, of the Portland Piano Trio, will play some solo violin music by two cutting-edge composers on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. About the program, Jasas-Hardel said, “The pandemic gave us so much extra time to think and explore. Sourdough baking and knitting were […]
Haddock chowder lunch takes place March 6
SCARBOROUGH — A “Drive–up and Take Home” Chowder Lunch will take place on Saturday, March 6 at Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Pick up between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a bowl of our Christmas Fair Haddock Chowder along with cornbread and a dessert of either a brownie or snickerdoodle […]