SCARBOROUGH — Though Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s 2020 Better Neighbor Fund reception was a ‘virtual’ affair for the first time ever, the community spirit among nonprofits sharing in $25,000 awarded by the credit union was very real, indeed. At a special online event, the credit union announced the 2020 grant recipients as determined […]
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Enclave of Scarborough honors veterans
Assisted Living, Enclave of Scarborough, honored their great men, and one special woman, on Veterans Day. They were each given a rose, flag pin, and veterans mug. Their photographs were displayed decoratively, and even their engineering associate, Ken MacDonald. brought in his old military uniform. All residents enjoyed a patriotic dessert and watched lifestyle associate, […]
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Advent wreath making opportunities planned for Scarborough and elsewhere
SCARBOROUGH — Free gatherings to make Advent wreaths are traditionally held at different Maine churches to prepare for Advent, the four-week period leading up to Christmas that is a time of preparation for the celebration of the Lord’s birth in which Christians celebrate the way the Lord comes into our lives each day. During the […]
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Maine State ballet presents free film verson of ‘The Nutcracker Behind the Mask’
Maine State Ballet kicks off its 44th season with a gift to the Maine community. This holiday season will be ushered in with a complimentary narrated film entitled “The Nutcracker Behind the Mask.” Set in early 19th century Germany, the ballet still tells the classic tale of the Nutcracker and Clara’s visit to the land […]
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Sign up for health insurance now
Many folks unfortunately have had their lives turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. Some have lost jobs, and their health insurance that came with them. Others may be realizing access to health care is crucial to keeping their loved ones safe and healthy. If you are currently without health insurance, now is the time […]
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Wreath making tradition kept alive at Highland Farm
Workshops are available.
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Residents advised to safely dispose hazardous waste
SCARBOROUGH — The safe disposal of household hazardous waste helps protect waste management employees and prevents accidents, said Matt Grondin, communications manager at ecomaine. Waste management officials have stressed the importance of safety after an event on Oct. 26 in Dayton, where two Casella Waste Systems employees were hospitalized for chemical burns when a container […]
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Maine Veterans’ Homes’ 2021 Heroes Calendar can be purchased now
Just in time for Veterans Day, Maine Veterans’ Homes is announcing its 2021 Heroes Calendar, which features two inspiring Veteran biographies from each of its six homes in Augusta, Bangor, Caribou, Machias, Scarborough, and South Paris. Learn about the life of Thomas Goodman, who after his service in the Navy, enjoyed an illustrious career with […]
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Scarborough Kiwanis Club donates water bottles to students
The Scarborough Kiwanis Club donated 300 reusable water bottles to the Scarborough Public Schools. Water fountains in the schools are currently shut off to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, so club members wanted to make sure every student will be able to have water available during the school day. The club also recently put […]
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Letters to the editor, Nov. 13
Missing the Nestling Duck To the editor, Driving by what for years was The Nestling Duck Gift Shop located near the bottom of Pine Point Road, I find myself remembering how lovely and unique the shop was. I recollect how often I enjoyed going there, shopping and looking out the second- floor back window at […]