In support of Anne Carney To the editor, During these difficult and demanding times, it is important to elect the most capable and dedicated people at all levels of government. For Maine Senate district 29 (South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough) that person is Anne Carney. Currently representing Cape Elizabeth in the Maine House of Representatives, […]
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Scarborough students achieve degrees and earn honors
A total of 707 students received bachelor of arts degrees from College of the Holy Cross at Worcester, Massachusetts, during a virtual celebration of the Class of 2020 on May 22. The live video program, during which graduates received electronic diplomas, featured a special message from director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious […]
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Secretary Dunlap encourages license renewals before final waiver deadline nears
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is encouraging Mainers to renew their licenses and State IDs ahead of the grace period deadline, to avoid long waits and renewal delays. The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles will soon resume sending out notices to those with expired licenses and upcoming renewals, encouraging them to renew now […]
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Scarborough seafood restaurants opening outdoors
SCARBOROUGH — Locals and tourists associate the warmer weather in this area with Maine lobster rolls, fried clams, baked haddock and more, but some may be confused about where they can find these seafood treats during a global pandemic. Seafood aficionados and casual consumers are in luck, as Scarborough still has plenty of options this […]
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After surviving COVID-19, World War II veteran gets his overdue service medals
The family of a veteran of World War II and Korea organized a ceremony for him to receive the medals after the 92-year-old survived COVID-19.
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Responding to the financial impact of COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact, not only on the health of friends, neighbors and family members, but also on our economy. As businesses across the state begin to reopen and their employees get back to work, many of them are coming off three or more months of serious financial struggles. Programs including unemployment insurance […]
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Hospice of Southern Maine announces partnership with Granite State College to offer higher education opportunities to employees
SCARBOROUGH — Hospice of Southern Maine has partnered with Granite State College to offer HSM employees the opportunity to pursue higher education courses. Focused exclusively on providing adult students with supportive, high quality, and affordable programs, according to a press release, GSC is a leading public provider for online degree programs in New Hampshire and […]
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Transitioning to organic lawn care this summer
Thanks to the Pest Management Policy passed in 2011, all those who use Scarborough parks, playgrounds and sports fields have greatly reduced exposure to pesticides. (See 2019 PMAC Report at www.scarboroughmaine.org/town-government/boards-committees/pest-management FMI). Families, pets, wildlife and waterways will all benefit as more and more homeowners learn about organic lawn care, and like the Town, choose […]
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Town & Country FCU’s ‘Non-Profit A Day in the month of May’ impacts 31 nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties
SCARBOROUGH — On June 1, Town & Country Federal Credit Union announced the final recipient of its ‘Non-Profit A Day in the month of May’ initiative, a piece of its ‘Local Helping Local’ initiative that was established in response to the economic impact from the pandemic. During May, the credit union asked for visitors to […]
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Letters to the editor, June 12
Anne Carney for Senate To the editor, I am writing in support of Anne Carney who is a candidate for State Senate in District 29 (South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough). Currently Anne is serving in the Maine House of Representatives as a member of the Labor and Housing committee. Anne has practiced […]