Two largely unrecognized native sons have recently been honored in Scarborough. Born in the family home at Dunstan Landing in Scarborough prior to the Revolutionary War, American Founding Father, Rufus King, and Maine’s first governor, William King, were brothers, sons of the wealthy merchant and land owner, Richard King. Both men made outstanding contributions in […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Sept. 20-27
Mon. 9/23 9 a.m. Open Space Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/24 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 9/25 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 9/25 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 9/25 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 9/26 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Town Hall
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Biddeford pulls away in second half to down Scarborough
Tigers score four goals in fourth quarter and prevail, 7-0.
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Scarborough open space plan prods conservation efforts
The ad-hoc Open Space Planning Committee is working toward the town’s 30-by-30 goal to preserve 30% of its land by 2030.
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SMCC opens Veterans Resource Center
The center is a hub for students at the community college to connect, as well as access resources and aid.
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Scarborough teams impressing so far this fall
Scarborough’ fall teams had an interesting and largely successful first full week of action last week. Here’s an overview: Football The Red Storm, who beat host Edward Little (28-7) in their opener, fell to 1-1 last Friday with a 35-25 home loss to Sanford. Quarterback Logan O’Keefe hit Kevin Collins with a 39-yard touchdown pass […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 20-27
Comedy Friday 9/20 & Saturday 9/21 Irene Tu: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 9/22 Gavin Matts: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 9/26 “And That’s Why We Drink”: Live podcast, 7 p.m., Aura, 121 Center St., […]
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People and Business: Sept. 18
Hires, promotions, appointments Frederick Dillon was promoted to director of the South Portland Water Resource Protection Department. He was previously the department’s stormwater program coordinator, and had worked five years as a project manager with FB Environmental Associates and 15 years in Falmouth’s Water Pollution Control Department. Kimberly Veilleux of South Portland has joined Legacy […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 20-27
Bulletin Board Friday 9/20 & Saturday 9/21 FriendCon Board Games and Tabletop Convention: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Woodfords Club, 179 Woodfords St., Portland. $10 suggested donation, or donate a game. Under age 16 accompanied by adult. friendcon.me Through 9/22 The Harvest Village artisan fair: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. outside the Maine Mall, 364 […]
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Mainewhile: Life is a balance of loss, grief, joy and adjustments
Sept. 11 is a day of national mourning. This year marked the 23rd anniversary of the awful, sad, mind-boggling day when terrorists took so many lives. Moments in history like that, the big traumas, they leave a really big scar. You remember where you were. I was home, snuggled up with my not-quite-1-year-old baby. He […]