SCARBOROUGH — Sarah Bailey, a Scarborough resident and teacher at South Portland High School, has been named the 2020 Maine State History Teacher of the Year. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12 American history education, according to a press release from the institute, presents the award each […]
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Town & Country FCU, animal refuge support dogs during ‘DOG-UST’
SCARBOROUGH — Coinciding with the first anniversary of the introduction of its popular Pet Loan, Town & Country Federal Credit Union has joined forces with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) to highlight and support dogs being cared for at ARLGP with the first-ever DOG-UST event happening all month long. “From contributions to […]
Scarborough Downs re-opens Aug. 4
SCARBROUGH — On Aug. 4, Scarborough Downs will restarted its 2020 season, kicking off a late summer meet that is scheduled to extend through the month of October. The Downs races on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with post time slated for 1:30 p.m. the first and second week, before establishing a Tuesday, Saturday schedule beginning […]
Scarborough has answers to parents questions of school reopening
Schools will use a hybrid approach of some in-person and some remote learning.
Scarborough Public Library to celebrate the centennial of women winning the right to vote
The library will hold a special virtual program for families.
Supporter of Maine Vets 5K raises more than $1,000
There is still time to participate in the virtual event.
Frith Farm hosts workshops
SCARBOROUGH — Frith Farm on 61 Ash Swamp Road is offering small outdoor workshops that owner Daniel Mays said teaches people about culinary techniques and shows off the benefits of farming life. Each workshop is led by a different host, and the topics range from the art of beekeeping to crafting elderberry syrup, Mays said. […]
Summer camps adjust to COVID-19 precautions
One change is allowing fewer campers.
Scarborough school calendar changes
Student start date is pushed back Sept. 8 to allow for more preparation time for teachers.