Dang it. If there is one thing I really hate, it is having a perfectly good rant ruined by facts. That is so profoundly annoying. I pass through Bath just about every day. For years and years I have loved watching the osprey that nest atop the power pole. Then, earlier this spring – the […]
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News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Through My Lens: Bittersweet memories of very real culture shock
You often hear the term “culture shock” when immigrants and native Mainers meet. It is one of my favorite topics, provoking bittersweet memories of my arrival in Maine and how I adapted. Merriam-Webster defines culture shock as “a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes with feelings of anxiety that may affect people exposed to an […]
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Scarborough Meetings: June 7-14
Tue. 6/11 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Conservation Town Hall Wed. 6/12 4 p.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 6/12 7 p.m. Zoning Board Town Hall Thu. 6/13 10 a.m. Parks/Conservation Land Board Public Safety Thu. 6/13 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Town Hall Fri. 6/14 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Town Hall
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In the Know: After thorough review, council passes budget for new year
On May 15, the Scarborough Town Council passed the municipal and school budget at a 4.21% increase, below their 5% goal. This equates to a 1.47% tax rate increase in a non-revaluation year, compared to 3.77% last year. The budget was initially presented by the town manager in late March and has undergone extensive Finance […]
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$4 million storm repairs for Prouts Neck road ‘a pretty massive project’
The road repairs likely won’t begin until fall or early winter. Meanwhile, the storm-damaged Cliff Walk on Prouts Neck will be closed for at least the remainder of this year.
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Scarborough council to vote on measures stemming from complaints about cannabis facility odors
Changes include enabling police to verify and enforce odor regulations in addition to code enforcement officials.
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Scarborough library showing its Pride with events for youth, adults
A “Heartstoppers Hangout” for youth, trivia games, a documentary and a history lecture are among the events planned.
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Letter: Caterina would serve Cumberland County with integrity
I wholeheartedly endorse Jean-Marie Caterina for District 1 Cumberland County Commissioner. Caterina has held a variety of jobs in her lifetime that give her insight, perspective and the knowledge she will need to make good decisions for our community and lead at the county level. She has been a school teacher, social worker, worked in […]
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Arts Calendar: May 31-June 7
Comedy Friday 5/31 “All Killers”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10 advance, $15 at door. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 6/1 “An Evening of Comedy with Rulers of Improv”: 7 p.m., Ground Floor Freeport, 13 School St. $15. groundfloorfreeport.com Brit Martin: 8 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $12. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com […]
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Letter: Wait to see revaluation tax impact before voting for Scarborough budget
We all expect our taxes to go up every year. But this is not a normal year. We’ve been warned by our assessor that the revaluation will increase our taxes almost 5%. This revaluation increase plus the regular budget increase means homeowners will be facing much higher tax increases than we’ve experienced in years. Over […]