SCARBOROUGH — In the midst of the 70th season of racing at Scarborough Downs, the summer harness racing meet will be suspended following the card on July 10 due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, which currently do not allow the track to entertain patrons. The Downs was prohibited from racing its customary April and May […]
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Scarborough Public Library open for browsing
Masks are a must.
Scarborough senior meals program adds more dates
Scarborough Community Services and Southern Maine Agency are working together to offer a Meals to Go Program. Those ages 60 and older can get three pre-cooked freezer meals to enjoy when you need them for a suggested donation of only $10. For those under age 60 who would like the meals, the cost for the […]
“Virtual” Maine Catholic Youth Convention Set for July 26
PORTLAND — The Maine Catholic Youth Convention, traditionally a weekend gathering of Maine teens from Aroostook County to York County, will move online for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it still promises to be a great event celebrating the faith and gifts that young people bring to the life of the Church, according […]
South Portland man dies in Scarborough accident
A South Portland man was pronounced dead at the scene after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree in Scarborough on July 9. At 6:15 a.m. July 9, members of the Scarborough Police Department took a report for a vehicle that struck a tree at 114 Highland Ave., according to police. When officers arrived […]
Families camped in their backyard July 10-11
July is National Parks & Recreations Month and Scarborough Community Services is celebrating throughout the month.
Scarborough author releases suffrage book
The book tells the story of a mother who convinced her son to cast the swing vote granting women the right to vote in the U.S.
Wentworth School recognized as Common Sense School
The designation indicates the school teaches students to use technology responsibly.
Scarborough Public Library reopening in phases
It will have a limited opening on July 13.
Celebrating 50 years of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
This month Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of its renaming in honor of the world-renowned marine biologist, author, environmentalist and former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee, Rachel Carson. The refuge will be kicking off a year-long celebration to mark the formal dedication of the renaming, which took place […]