SCARBOROUGH — A vote to change the zoning for a property on Mussey Road prompted a Town Council discussion about future zoning ordinance changes on Nov. 18. The Town Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that rezones the property on 103 Mussey Road from the General Business District, or B3, to Industrial. An […]
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Letters to the editor, Nov. 27
Help stop the spread of COVID To the editor, This morning I woke up frustrated. I made the mistake of surfing Facebook, again. As a teacher who is taking precautions all day long, missing my loved ones and the normalcy of life … I am frustrated. To those who continue to flagrantly ignore steps they […]
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Thanksgiving Scarborough in its fifth year of celebrating community
A bright spot in an otherwise turbulent and challenging few months is that Scarborough’s annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner is still happening this year. “It was never an option to cancel,” said Kelly Murphy, one of the founders of the event. “It was only a question of how we were going to do it so that […]
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Public input sought for Scarborough Comprehensive Plan update
SCARBOROUGH — The Long Range Planning Committee is seeking public input on a 2020 update to the Town of Scarborough Comprehensive Plan, described as a prescriptive document for the town’s future use. The final of three virtual public forums will take place on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. The Comprehensive Plan draft is located on […]
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Enroll now in Job Corps
Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options are available. Earn HSD/HSE and your driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals are included at no […]
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Meals To Go Program offers 3 pre-cooked meals for $10
Scarborough Community Services and Southern Maine Agency are working together to offer a Meals to Go Program. If you are 60 or older, you can get three pre-cooked freezer meals to enjoy when you need them for a suggested donation of only $10. If you are under 60, and would like the meals, the cost […]
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Scarborough Board of Education deciding whether to hold remote learning on snow days
More discussion and put input will be considered before making a final decision.
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Scarborough schools Transporation Department has ‘stepped up” to make students safe
To minimize spread of coronavirus, students are spread apart on buses and sanitize hands when getting on and off.
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Scarborough School Board gives initial approval to changes to harassment policies
Student education component to be included.
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Fire safety important on Thanksgiving
As we approach the beginning of the holiday season it is important for everyone to remain particularly vigilant in terms of fire safety. The U.S. Fire Administration recently released a report regarding Thanksgiving fire incidents that is worth sharing. In an average year, fire departments report over 2,000 fires in residential buildings on Thanksgiving Day. […]