Nick Cliche developed a passion for municipal recreation over his 18-year career in Portland’s Parks and Rec Department before making the move to Scarborough.
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Scarborough Land Trust conserves land along Nonesuch River
The 30-acre parcel, the majority of which is on Gorham’s side of the town line, will help protect wildlife and provide recreational opportunities, the land trust’s executive director said.
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Mainewhile: Administration has Maine in its crosshairs and it’s illegal
Our beloved state is currently embroiled in a loud and fractious feud. I wish we weren’t, but we are. A disclaimer: If you have questions, or are genuinely engaged in sorting your way through this issue, I welcome your conversation and I promise to engage in it without rancor. If, however, you are inclined to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine people and business news: March 5
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Fortin-Trimble was promoted at Skowhegan Savings Bank to senior vice president, chief banking officer. He was hired in 2020 as vice president and director of marketing, and promoted to the bank’s senior management team as senior vice president and chief marketing officer in 2023. Marco Stigling was promoted to vice president […]
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Southern Maine Community Calendar: March 7-14
Bulletin Board Saturday 3/8 Freeport Chocolate Festival: Events and chocolate tasting at various locations in Freeport. $20. Contact: eventbrite.com International Women’s Day Ocean Dip: Hosted by Two Maine Mermaids, 10 a.m., Willard Beach, 95 Campus Center Drive, South Portland. Free. Registration required. Contact: twomainemermaids.com/womenswave International Women’s Day Fashion Show and Fundraiser Gala: 5-10 p.m., Italian […]
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Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 7-14
Comedy Friday 3/7 “Gals and Pals”: 8 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. events.humanitix.com Friday 3/7 & Saturday 3/8 Leah Rudick: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $30-$35. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/8 Sam Morril: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., […]
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Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to require insurance coverage for blood serum testing for PFAS
A Scarborough legislator introduced a bill to require private insurance carriers to cover the cost of blood serum testing for PFAS on March 4. Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced LD 582, “An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances,” which was the subject of a […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Feb. 28-March 7
Mon. 3/3 5 p.m. School Finance Committee Zoom, Central Office Mon. 3/3 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/5 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Wed. 3/5 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/6 8 a.m. School Board Communications Zoom Thu. 3/6 5 p.m. School Board Policy Zoom, Central […]
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In the Know: Scarborough in strongest financial position in years
As the town looks forward to the budget season this spring, it finds itself in the strongest financial position in many years with a significant increase in available unassigned fund balance and an upgraded credit rating. This marked change in financial position did not happen overnight or by accident; prudent budgeting, active investing, and a […]
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Scarborough High School mental health club receives donation
The Sources of Strength club for student mental health received a $1,000 donation from the Wade Millet Foundation after counselors submitted a proposal to the organization.