Wed. 10/2 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Wed. 10/2 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 10/3 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall
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Class of ’74 plants needed trees at high school
As the Scarborough High School Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th reunion last weekend, they took some time to give back to the school community that brought them together. Members of the class gathered at the high school on Saturday morning to plant maple trees. “I phoned the school department and told them about our […]
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Scarborough rallies for beloved trash collector
Support for Dean Ferris, a beloved Scarborough trash collector who was diagnosed with cancer in June, has not waned. Ferris will be the beneficiary of a “Fight for Ferris” fundraiser event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Throttle Car Club in Scarborough. Matt Garrett of Scarborough, who is organizing the event, said […]
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Sustainable Scarborough Day set for Oct. 6
Scarborough is hosting its second annual Sustainable Scarborough Day on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wentworth School on Quentin Drive. Experts, local businesses, nonprofits and enthusiasts will be on hand to discuss, demonstrate and provide activities around sustainable living, efficient homes, transportation, recreation, waste management, land conservation and more. For […]
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Another strong week in the books for Scarborough teams
Red Storm remain competitive against a difficult schedule.
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Community Calendar: Sept. 27-Oct. 4
Bulletin Board Monday 9/30 Cumberland Community Band fall practice: 6:30 p.m. most Mondays through Dec. 2, Greely Center for the Performing Arts, 303 Main St., Cumberland. cumberlandband.wixsite.com/website 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 Ongoing Adult […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 27-Oct. 4
Comedy Friday 9/27 “Last Call Showcase”: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $7.69. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 9/28 Alex Hooper: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.45-$34.63. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Wednesday 10/2 “Stand Up and Improvise”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 10/3 Josh […]
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Letter: Don Hamill’s experience perfect for Augusta
As a former state representative (2010-2018), I served on Maine’s powerful Appropriations Committee, where our hard-earned money is prioritized. From 2019 to 2022 (most recent data), the state expenditures exploded by a staggering $4 billion. Comparably, 2014-2018, spending only grew by $360 million. The state has a shortage of experienced legislators in office. We need reasonable […]
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Scarborough Council to vote on resolution opposing Gorham Connector
The resolution would formally withdraw the council’s support of the project and authorize the Town Manager to cancel a Memorandum of Agreement with the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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Forum: King burial part 2, a tale of two sons
Last week’s article on the Richard King family told of the recent unveiling of new signage at the King Burial Ground on Susan Avenue off the Broadturn Road near Dunstan Corner by the Scarborough Historical Society. A short walk to the top of the burial mound reveals an unusual monument that honors Scarborough’s noteworthy native […]