With no known end date to the coronavirus fight, the American Red Cross is encouraging healthy individuals to make appointments to donate blood or platelets to ensure blood remains readily available for patients who still rely on transfusions. The need for blood for trauma patients, children battling cancer, mothers experiencing childbirth complications, patients with sickle […]
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Budding Scarborough entrepreneurs cleaning up in bid to give back
Two Scarborough girls are turning a consequence of the coronavirus into a source of funds to donate to a local church and hospital.
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$70 million Scarborough FY21 budget proposal could mean staff reductions
Members of the public on May 6 asked the Town Council to think of ways to cut the 2021 budget without harming teaching jobs.
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United Way awards PG and Town of Scarborough
United Way of Greater Portland awarded grant money to Project GRACE, a Scarborough-based nonprofit, which is helping the town during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Town & Country FCU announces major initiative to support and highlight Maine nonprofits
SCARBOROUGH — On May 1, Town & Country Federal Credit Union began a new effort as part of its ‘Local Helping Local’ initiative that was established in response to the economic impact from the pandemic. During May, the credit union has announced it will support nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties with its “Non-Profit A […]
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Your municipal government, open for business soon
When we closed municipal buildings on March 17, we had no idea that our buildings would still be closed to the public in May. We look forward to serving you in person soon and plan to reopen no later than June 1. We hope to open earlier than June 1 if we can prove to […]
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Rolling Thunder shows support for veterans
With the American flag proudly waving from their brightly shining motorcycles, and saluting as they passed through the grounds of the Maine Veterans’ Homes-Scarborough, the men and women of Rolling Thunder were doing what they do best — demonstrating their support to our nation’s veterans. They, along with other riders, brightened the day of residents […]
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Letters to the editor May 8
Town Government Earns an F To the editor, Our elected officials, Superintendent and Town Manager have earned an F for financial responsibility to the residence of Scarborough. A harsh statement to be sure. But how else can one describe a goal of increasing spending by over $4 million when the Town and State is effectively […]
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To combat Coronavirus, Senscio Systems expands to Scarborough and offers access to telehealth
Health care technology startup can help detect symptoms of COVID-19 in real- time.
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World Series of Birding comes to Maine
SCARBOROUGH — Missing sports seasons? Not to worry. The World Series of Birding is coming to Maine. For the very first time in its 37-year history, World Series host New Jersey Audubon has opened the event up to teams all along the Atlantic Flyway for the May 9 competition, using new rules to ensure safety […]