Hires, promotions, appointments Jamie Mawhinney was promoted to chief operations officer for the Atlantic Federal Credit Union. She has worked at AFCU for 12 years. The Maine Island Trail Association named Ben Dougherty as its new executive director. He succeeds Doug Welch, who held the position for 17 years. Dougherty most recently served as CEO/head […]
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Through My Lens: Halloween is a time of storytelling in many forms
It’s Halloween season again. Skeletons dangle from porches, pumpkins sit carved on doorsteps, and the air is filled with an eerie excitement. Seeing all this reminds me of the ghost stories and spooky experiences from where I grew up, in Mogadishu, Somalia, a place that could feel like living in Halloween every day. In Mogadishu, […]
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Positive results continue for Scarborough teams
Golf qualifies for states, other teams jockeying for playoff spots
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Scarborough Historical Society changing locations for programs
The Scarborough Historical Society will now be presenting its programs at a new location, the parish hall of the First Congregational Church at 167 Black Point Road in Scarborough. Sponsored by the Prouts Neck Historical Society, the next program will be offered on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. and will feature Ron Romano on […]
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Letter: Cory Fellows will serve well on Scarborough Town Council
I met Cory Fellows and his family many years ago when I was running a day camp at my farm and his children were campers. We’ve remained friends over the years as our children grew up. I am consistently impressed by Fellows’ measured work, his capacity to listen and engage and his ability to lace […]
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Cheverus volleyball beats Scarborough for first time
Stags prevail in four sets to make history, serve notice they’re on the rise.
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Scarborough Town Council rescinds support for Gorham Connector
The 6-1 vote on the resolution follows increasing opposition among town residents to the controversial $331 million, 5-mile highway, which would affect 35 property owners in town.
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Scarborough transportation study to be completed this fall
The Transportation Committee will present its findings from a study conducted over the last two years to advise how the town will address infrastructure, focusing on multiple forms of transit, enhancing safety, meeting transportation demands and more.
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Scarborough, Cheverus both shine in midseason tie
Red Storm score early, Stags answer in second half and teams wind up deadlocked, 1-1.
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Fall sports season passes midway point
Most Scarborough teams on track for postseason.