Mobile technology and your manners To the editor, The coronavirus pandemic has given us a new perspective on what it means to be connected. Overall data usage on mobile devices has spiked in recent months. This increase has heightened our awareness of common annoyances related to mobile technology use among family members and out in […]
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Homes in Downs Phase II development ‘going fast’
Plans for more apartments and condominiums are awaiting approval by the Scarborough Planning Board.
Farmer’s market open through October
Farmers’ market vendors and customers are happy to get out and find local products while also adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Parishes in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland to Form New St. John Paul II Parish
SCARBOROUGH — On July 1, St. Bartholomew Parish in Cape Elizabeth, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Scarborough, and St. John and Holy Cross Parish in South Portland joined to form the new St. John Paul II Parish. Monsignor Paul Stefanko, current pastor of the three parishes, continues to serve as pastor of St. John Paul […]
Summer reading programs promote discovery, creativity, more
Every youth librarian knows that summer is a critical time for children to keep up their reading skills. According to research from the National Summer Learning Association, children can lose up to three months of their school year learning during this time. For over 100 years, summer reading programs, SRP, have been a long-standing tradition […]
School board appoints new high school assistant principal
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough High School welcomed Jacob Brown as the new assistant principal on July 2, after the Board of Education unanimously approved him for the role. With 10 years of experience at Scarborough schools, Brown said that he feels comfortable and familiar with the culture and environment of Scarborough High School, knowing many of […]
Communications tower has space for five wireless carriers
The tower is located on th new Scarborough Public Safety Building.
Scarborough Public Safety Building Committee held last meeting
The committee, which oversaw the completion of the building, first met in 2016.
Gym Dandies video performance available on YouTube
SCARBOROUGH — Each year in early April, the Gym Dandies of Scarborough host a weekend of community performances. This year would have been the 39th annual Community Performance. The Community Performance provides an opportunity for over 200 students to showcase the skills they have learned throughout the season and is an important fundraiser to support […]
Forbes names Town and Country FCU as one of best credit unions
SCARBOROUGH — Town & Country Federal Credit Union has been named by Forbes as one of the best-in-state credit unions, the second time in three years that the credit union has made the list. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to produce its third annual look at the Best Credit Unions In Each State. […]