The Scarborough election on Nov. 5 will include a $6 million land bond request on the local ballot. The measure was approved in the Sept. 4 Town Council meeting along with a written explanation and recommendation by the council to be included on the ballot question. The land bond question was first requested to be […]
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Scarborough Land Trust hosts open houses to show new office
The Scarborough Land Trust is holding two open houses to showcase its new office location. The first open house is Monday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. and the second is Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. SLT’s new location is 25 Plaza Drive, Unit No. 6, in Scarborough, behind McDonald’s and opposite […]
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Workshop set on estate planning, retirement
Scarborough’s First Congregational Church is sponsoring a workshop on retirement and estate planning, offered by local educators. The presentations will explain financial options and industry updates on wills versus trusts; estate planning; Medicare; Social Security; nursing homes versus assisted living facilities; and funerals with advance planning. This event is open to the public and will […]
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Walk and Roll to School Day set
Scarborough families are invited to participate in a national event on Wednesday, Oct. 9, designed to foster physical activity and environmental awareness. National Walk and Roll to School Day encourages students to walk or bike to their schools, fostering healthy habits, reducing traffic and highlighting the need for safe routes, strengthening community connections. For Wentworth, […]
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People and Business: Oct. 2
Hires, promotions, appointments Patrick Caron and Jeff McCabe have joined the Maine Sports Commission Board of Directors. Caron is the founder of Move Free, an international outdoor brand offering consciously crafted activewear and movement experiences for athletes and adventurers. McCabe works as the director of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation. Maine College of Art […]
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Scarborough Kiwanis Club recognizes members, appoints leaders
The Kiwanis Club of Scarborough inducted officers at its annual dinner Sept. 18 at Birdies Grill in Old Orchard Beach. At the meeting, Gloria Goguen was inducted as president for a one-year term beginning Oct 1. Richard Foote was inducted as president-elect, and named Kiwanian of the Year. Jackie Perry was honored for her 35 […]
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Mainewhile: Housing needs and solutions come in all shapes, sizes
Housing, housing, housing! Everyone is talking about housing right now. It makes sense. Housing is a big need right now. “Need” is an interesting word to use as a place to start. What does a person “need” in a home? I think it probably varies by the person. There is “shelter,” and then there is […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 4-11
Comedy Friday 10/4 “Gals and Pals Spooky Evening of Comedy”: 7:30 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $10. humanitix.com/us Friday 10/4 & Saturday 10/5 Caitlin Peluffo: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Friday 10/11 Ryan O’Flanagan: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 4-11
Bulletin Board Friday 10/4 & Saturday 10/5 New England Art Book Fair: 5-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. Free. space538.org Friday 10/4-Sunday 10/6 Freeport Fall Festival: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, locations around L.L.Bean campus, […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Oct. 4-11
Tue. 10/8 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Town Hall Tue. 10/8 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Conservation Town Hall Wed. 10/9 4 p.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 10/9 5 p.m. Appointments/Negotiations Town Hall Wed. 10/9 6 p.m. Ordinance Committee Zoom, Public Safety Wed. 10/9 7 p.m. Zoning Board Town Hall Thu. 10/10 5 p.m. Finance Committee […]