Interns will inspect people’s trash.
Scarborough Leader
News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Serve up fire safety in the kitchen
The Scarborough Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign is designed to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can […]
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Reflections and parting thoughts from Scarborough Councilor Peter Hayes
I was asked to reflect on my six years on the Scarborough Town Council. During the past six years, I have witnessed remarkable changes in Scarborough. Our town has many points of pride: civically engaged citizens; a working waterfront; pristine natural resources; preeminent public safety professionals; a tremendous school department. Our son graduated from Scarborough […]
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 2
Candidate is ‘creative problem solver’ To the editor, Frayla Tarpinian would be a terrific addition to Scarborough’s town council. As the head of the Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Unit for Kennebec and Somerset Counties, Frayla is compassionate and tough. She has an attorney’s knowledge and skills – lacking in the current council […]
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One serioiusly injuried in Scarborough accident
SCARBOROUGH — One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident in Scarborough on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to Scarborough Police. At 12:51 p.m., the department received a report of an accident involving a pick-up truck and a small car at the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and Pleasant Hill Road, and the road was […]
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Maine Mall flag display honors ‘Community Heroes’
SOUTH PORTLAND — Beginning on Sept. 11, a display of 100 American flags went on display at the Maine Mall, each one symbolizing and recognizing local community heroes. “Flags for Community Heroes,” the two-week display, is an effort from the Portland Rotary Club, which wants to show appreciation for those in the greater Portland area […]
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Hike for Hospice in October
Walkers and hikers can choose their own route, in their own time in this virtual event.
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No Southern Maine Middle School Association sponsored sports
Scarborough School Board considers challenges to fall athletic season.
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Libraries host community read
Residents in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland are invited to share an experience as the communities’ three local libraries are hosting a large-scale book club through November. The South Portland Public Library, Thomas Memorial Library, and Scarborough Public Library are collaborating in a Community Read of the book, “This Is Chance!” by Jon Mooallem, […]
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ecomaine grants raise recycling awareness
SCARBOROUGH — On Sept. 14, ecomaine announced that the organization will be providing up to $25,000 in grants to raise recycling awareness in schools and communities. A Portland-based nonprofit that it is a recycling and waste-to-energy operation, ecomaine said that it serves a third of the state’s population in 70 member communities, including Scarborough. Any […]