Mary McGrath, 97, was presented with the Golden Cane award at Enclave of Scarborough for being its oldest resident. Courtesy photo At 97 years young, Mary McGrath is the oldest Enclave of Scarborough resident. As such, on Jan. 28, associates at the Enclave of Scarborough honored Mary with their third annual Golden Cane Ceremony, […]
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News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
The following students have been named to the fall 2020 honors list at Husson University in Bangor: Gina O. Breggia-Reidy of Gorham, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Public Health program; Nolan Floyd Brown of Gorham, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of […]
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Letters to the editor, Feb. 12
More transparency on ICE facility warranted To the editor, On Feb. 14, 2020, Bangor Daily News (BDN) ran an article about a federal contract awarded to a local real estate developer for a US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center to be located at 40 Manson Libby Road in Scarborough. Unfortunately, Scarborough’s current ordinances […]
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Scarborough Cupid Cops bring valentines to seniors
In addition to student-made cards, chocolates from Len Libby Candies were also distributed.
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Scarborough tries to get a grip on odor in marijuana facilities
Council considers making landlord responsible.
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Scarborough author self-publishes children’s book
She said her story is innocent, with no dark or political undertones.
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ecomaine’s Upcycle 2021 challenge accepting entries
Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland students have an opportunity to win $500 for their school’s STEM club, green team or project graduation with ecomaine’s Upcycle 2021 challenge. The success of last year’s challenge caused ecomaine to bring the competition back for this year, said a release from ecomaine, a waste and recycling company. Any […]
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In the Know: Remembering Jim Crowley for 50 years with the town
Many of our residents in town have strong roots in Scarborough with decades and generations of family ties. Our Scarborough town staff mirrors this, too, with some workers dedicating themselves to our municipality for 20, 30, 40 years or more. This month, on the fourth anniversary of his passing, we’re honoring the legacy of Jim […]
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Local residents earn honors, graduate
Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, recognizes dean’s list students for the 2020 fall sester, including: Benjamin Batoosingh from Scarborough, Batoosingh has a primary major of Athletic Training; Caron Wright from Gorham, Wright has a primary major of Business Managent; Kyle Ouillette from Gorham, Ouillette has a primary major of Exploratory Studies; Bridget Rossignol from Gorham, […]
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Council Corrner: Marijuana business in Scarborough
Marijuana laws have been Maine legislation for decades. In 1976, Maine decriminalized possession. The state’s first medical marijuana law passed in 1999, and was further amended in 2012. Most recently, a 2016 law legalized recreational use. Currently, there are no retail sales of marijuana permitted in Scarborough, but as state laws on marijuana change, so […]