As a newcomer to America, particularly here in Maine, there are many things about the election season that have both surprised and intrigued me. This is my second presidential election, and I can’t help but reflect on how vastly different it is from elections I’ve witnessed in other parts of the world. My first time […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Oct. 18-25
Mon. 10/21 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 10/22 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 10/23 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 10/23 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 10/23 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 10/24 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Town Hall
Police cameras, new fire truck among referendums on Scarborough ballot
If approved by voters, the two public safety-related bonds combined would cost taxpayers up to nearly $2 million.
Spooky and speedy: Scarborough High to host ‘Boo Bash’ 5K run
In addition to medals for fastest times, participants will receive awards for best costumes – including pets.
People and Business: Oct. 16
Hires, promotions, appointments Cassie Cooper was promoted to associate director at OUT Maine. Cooper joined in the summer of 2023 and was previously school engagement coordinator and helped spearhead the new GSTA Network program for schools to host clubs for LGBTQ+ youth and allies. University Credit Union hired Mandy Austin as vice president of finance. […]
Community Calendar: Oct. 18-25
Bulletin Board Saturday 10/19 Harvest Craft Fair and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elks Lodge 188, 1945 Congress St., Portland. Free. 329-0845 Antique and Vintage Clothing Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. Free. thehillarts.me Wolfe’s Neck Center Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 184 Burnett […]
Arts Calendar: Oct. 18-25
Comedy Friday 10/18 Maine Made Comedy Showcase: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Dark and Dirty”: 9 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $12.88. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 10/19 “Am I Too High?”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 10/20 Arielle […]
Golf title highlights memorable week for Scarborough
Red Storm bring home hardware for first time in seven years.
Letter: Carney is a listener and a doer, needed in Senate
State Sen. Anne Carney gets my vote on Nov. 5. Carney is an experienced and highly respected leader in the Senate, serving as chair of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the critically important Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. Focused effectively on issues of community safety, working families, children’s well-being and climate […]