The new location, slated to open in 2026, will be the grocery chain’s fourth in Maine.
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Council Corner: How do we keep Scarborough affordable?
“How do we keep Scarborough affordable?” It’s a simple question, but the answer is complex. One mechanism is through smart growth. If you don’t like growth, but want stable taxes, it is difficult to have it both ways. On Oct. 2, Crossroads Holdings voluntarily presented their latest progress to the town. The Downs is a […]
Mainewhile: The value of genuine curiosity of others’ lives
What a weird, weird week it has been. I mean, yes, sure, obviously. Things are very weird all around the globe. Things are even weirder here at home, what with the nominee for attorney general being a man facing multiple charges himself. Dark ones. But none of that is what I mean. I am referring […]
People and Business: Nov. 20
Hires, promotions, appointments Cole Clement was promoted to vice president of marketing strategy at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. He joined the credit union in November 2021 as marketing strategy director, and he has been a board member for the Skowhegan Economic Development Corp. since 2020, and previously spent three years at Skowhegan Savings Bank […]
Community Calendar: Nov. 22-29
Bulletin Board Friday 11/22 L.L. Bean Northern Lights opening night/tree lighting: 4-8 p.m., music and more, L.L. Bean campus, 95 Main St., Freeport. facebook.com/LLBeanFreeportStore Saturday 11/23 Once Upon a Holiday Fair: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 132 Auburn St., Portland. 797-2525 Cumberland Holiday Fair: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuttle Road Community […]
Arts Calendar: Nov. 22-29
Comedy Friday 11/22 Ryan Hamilton: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $25-$40. statetheatreportland.com Friday 11/22 & Saturday 11/23 Yannis Pappas: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both days, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $31.52-$36.70. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 11/24 “Comedy Cause it Matters”: Fundraiser benefits Hope Squad Maine, 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 […]
Scarborough extends welcome for Community Thanksgiving
Sign-ups for volunteers had maxed out weeks before Thanksgiving, showing the impact of the community event.
Through My Lens: Now is the time to buckle up and fight, not flee
Here we are, four more years of President Trump. To my fellow Mainers and my immigrant friends here in Maine, here are ways we can fight back. I have been writing these opinion pieces for some time now – more than three years. By now, I’ve learned enough about the people who read my work. […]
Scarborough ace commits to U. Maine
Erik Swenson, a key part of the Red Storm’s state championship team last spring, will be a Black Bear next year.
Scarborough Meetings: Nov. 15-22
Mon. 11/18 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/20 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 11/21 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall