Hires, promotions, appointments Joe Sczurko was named president of WSP USA, an engineering, environment and professional services firm with offices in Portland and Eliot. Chris Peters was named chief operating officer. Lawrence Hollins was appointed president of the board of directors for Maine Crafts Association. He is the associate publisher at Down East Enterprise, where […]
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Letter: Gorham Economic Development Corporation supports turnpike connector
The Gorham Economic Development Corporation is confirming our support of the Turnpike Connector Project. The TCP will serve as a unique catalyst for Gorham’s future economic vitality. The TCP directly supports the growth and stability of Gorham’s economy by directly connecting surrounding communities, providing much needed infrastructure improvements for existing business to support commerce in […]
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Letter: The republic of America gives states equality in voting
Nancy O’Hagan wrote “One person, one vote is how elections should be,” published in the May 1-3 editions of these newspapers. While the statement is as it should be, the question of electing a president is more nuanced. Local, state and federal senators and representatives are certainly elected on that basis, but it is dangerous […]
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Mainewhile: The terrifying thrill of embracing change
I am “all at sixes and sevens,” as one elderly friend used to say. The phrase, a favorite of hers and now, by extension, of mine, means “in a state of confusion or disarray.” The dictionary (we all know I adore a good dictionary lookup) adds “befuddlement.” Which, let’s just pause a moment there and […]
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Scarborough Meetings: May 17-24
Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Mon. 5/20 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 5/22 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 5/22 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 5/22 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 5/23 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Town Hall
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Yarmouth boys continue to sizzle with win at Scarborough
Clippers erupt in second half, get seven goals from Colter Olson in a 15-8 victory.
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Council Corner: Each year brings new challenges to budgeting
One of the tasks of the Town Council Finance Committee is to take a detailed review of the proposed budget every year and recommend line item appropriation amendments. The Finance Committee this year is composed of councilors Jon Anderson, Don Cushing and myself. In the month of April, between meetings and roundtables, the Finance Committee […]
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Scarborough town councilor running for county commissioner
Jean-Marie Caterina is running for the District 1 Democratic nomination, competing with Bruce Tarbox of Gorham.
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Scarborough continues budget cuts, aims for 0% tax increase
It aims for a “$3.3 million reduction; $1.9 million to the school, $1.4 million to the town,” said Town Councilor Jon Anderson.
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Nadeau named new Scarborough superintendent
Diane Nadeau joined the district in 2017 as principal of the middle school before she was chosen for the assistant superintendent position in 2019.