SCARBOROUGH — Chicago-based company Abbott Laboratories, which has a location in Scarborough, announced that the FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorization for a $5, 15-minute mobile Covid-19 test. On Aug. 26, the company said that the test kit, BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card is about the size of a credit card, and comes with a complementary […]
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Goodwin Motors partners with the American Red Cross
Residents of Scarborough and surrounding towns are invited to donate blood.
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Downs progress report states it’s exceeding requirements
Over one million square feet of non-residential development to be completed by 2023, according to report.
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Scarborough cyclist shares cross country experience through Armchair Traveler’s series
SCARBOROUGH — As part of the Scarborough Public Library’s Armchair Traveler Series, Tim Fahey, author of “The Fun Mover Chronicles,” discussed his 4,200 mile bicycle trip from Washington to Maine. On Aug. 20, Fahey, now a Scarborough resident, answered public questions through a virtual event. This is the second of the library’s Armchair Traveler Series. […]
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September is National Preparedness Month
During September, we recognize National Preparedness Month, a great opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of personal and family preparedness. This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait, Make Your Plan Today”. Each week of the month has a different theme. During week 1 (Sept. 1-5) the focus is on making a plan. Your family […]
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Kentucky Derby withheld from Scarborough Downs and state-of-Maine wagering sights
SCARBOROUGH — As of Aug. 18, the Kentucky Derby will not be simulcast at Scarborough Downs this year or at any other venues in Maine. Despite repeated requests from Scarborough Downs, Churchill Downs has declined to make the race, which takes place Sept. 5, available to the Downs, according to Downs spokesman Michael Sweeney. He […]
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Meals To Go Program continues
Three 3 pre-cooked frozen meals are available for $10.
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Scarborugh library board has new president
SCARBOROUGH —Bill Donovan was recently elected President of the Scarborough Public Library Corporation’s Board of Trustees. The Scarborough Public Library community and board also welcomed Judy Johnson as a new trustee, and thanked Ginny Ketch, who recently stepped down from the board, for her many years of service. The Scarborough Public Library was founded in […]
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Letters to the editor, Aug. 28
Support Sophia Warren for HD 29 To the editor, At a time when party politics, bipartisanship, and divisive rhetoric is at an all-time high across our nation and yes even here at the local and state level, we have a unique opportunity in Scarborough to do something different. We have a newcomer to the political […]
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Meeting House Herb Farm
SCARBOROUGH — Meeting House Herb Farm, a Scarborough business, received a National Wildlife Habitat certification on Aug. 20, having cultivated a clean environment for various species since opening in 2017. The certification comes from the National Wildlife Federation, the largest conservation group in the United States, said an announcement from Meeting House Herb Farm and […]