Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech was more than just a moment of political significance — it was a beacon of hope for many across the nation, particularly for immigrant families and young girls who see themselves reflected in her journey. As the daughter of immigrants – her mother hailing from India and her father from Jamaica […]
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News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Comedy Friday 8/30 & Saturday 8/31 Big Jay Oakerson: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $34.63. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Monday 9/2 “Hairy Situation”: Performed by Alok, 8 p.m., First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $30 advance, $35 at door. space538.org Wednesday 9/4-Sunday 9/8 Portland Comedy Festival: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 3 and 7 […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Wed. 9/4 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 9/5 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall
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Over a million motorists expected this Labor Day weekend
The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.
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Scarborough Meetings: Aug. 23-30
Tue. 8/27 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/28 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/28 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall
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In The Know: Scarborough Town Council further amends cannabis licensing, turns attention to zoning
The Town Council approved additional changes to the cannabis licensing ordinance in July, its second successive year making amendments. The ordinance changes seek to address ongoing concerns from residential abutters that multiple cannabis facilities were not complying with the odor containment requirements. The revisions incorporated a more streamlined enforcement process, expanded the enforcement authority and […]
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Scarborough entering next phase in push for school project
A new School Building Advisory Committee will be appointed to whittle recommendations down to one plan.
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Mainewhile: Versant offer is well intentioned, but crosses a line
Props out to the Maine Public Utility Commission for drawing a line to preserve our collective right to privacy in rejecting Versant Power’s recent offer to turn over electric usage records as a way for police to target illegal marijuana farms. The offer makes a sort of sense, I suppose. Illegal pot farms have been […]
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School Notebook: Aug. 21
Two seniors chosen as Student Leaders interns Two Deering High School seniors were selected for Bank of America’s Student Leaders summer internship, an eight-week paid program to help students connect with employment and develop their skills. Jael Mowa is working at Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine. She is the state policy director for […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Comedy Friday 8/23 Michael Brigante: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Breaking Down the House”: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Kendall Farrell: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 8/24 Jay Chanoine: 7 and 9:30 p.m., […]