Anne Carney has ‘solid track record’ To the editor, I urge fellow Scarborough Democrats to vote for Anne Carney for Senate District 29. She is currently serving in the House of Representatives and has established a solid track record of advocacy and accomplishments for our community. Her website at www.annieformaine.com presents the highlights of her […]
Scarborough Leader
News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
Roofing contractor charged in death of worker pays $45,000 to settle old safety violations
Scarborough-based Purvis Home Improvement will pay $45,000 over seven years to settle old workplace safety violations the company that predate the death of a worker in 2018.
Abbott Laboratories plans expansion into Westbrook to boost production of virus test kits
The company, which now produces test kits in Scarborough, plans to employ as many as 470 workers at a second facility in the neighboring city.
Emergency ordinance for outdoor business passed
The emergency ordinance allows for businesses to set up temporary outdoor spaces at their storefronts.
School board appoints new middle school principal
Superintendent Sanford Prince sent a letter out to the district, congratulating the new Principal Kathy Tirrell, on May 8.
Letters to the editor, May 22
Message to town leadership: Keep beaches open for residents As a resident and taxpayer in Scarborough, I’m reaching out wondering the plan as summer approaches. I’m growing increasingly frustrated and scared as I see our town covered with out of state plates. Mainers, such as myself, have sacrificed — as have all of you — […]
Scarborough library to reopen in phases
Scarborough Public Library has been closed since March 15 to protect visitors and staff fromspreading COVID-19. In accordance with the governor’s stay-at-home order, the Library working with the Maine State Library and Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to develop protocols that will allow us to gradually resume library services in a safe manner […]
Recognizing Scarborough’s first responders
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. Each year we pause on that day to recognize those law enforcement officers that have died in the line of duty. We also use the week that May 15 falls in to recognize our brothers and sisters in the law […]
Many public areas are open in Scarborough
Residents can look at Scarborough’s public facilities map online to see updates about what parks, beaches, or spaces are open.
Graduation during coronavirus
Scarborough’s seniors are receiving recognition for their achievements during the pandemic.