ALFRED – Gov. Janet Mills has requested that President Joe Biden issue a major disaster declaration to help Cumberland and York Counties recover from the April 3-4 snow and windstorm that resulted in significant damages across southern Maine. In a May 2 letter to the president, Mills wrote that costs resulting from the two-day storm […]
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Letter: Caterina would serve well as county commissioner
On Tuesday, June 11, the Democratic primary will be held. A number of positions will be contested, including the position of Cumberland County commissioner. One of the candidates is long-term activist Jean-Marie Caterina. Caterina is a member of the Scarborough Town Council. Over the years, she has acquired a great knowledge of the issues concerning […]
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Letter: Calls for deportation aimed only at illegal immigrants
Abdi Iftin’s April 23 article, “Stop shouting about deporting us – we’re here to stay,” shares his distress, as a legal immigrant, hearing the word “deport” in a country of “diversity and inclusion.” He considers the word “emotionally draining,” “deeply unsettling,” and he feels “disheartened.” However, in this nation of laws, the call for deportation […]
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Barney Martin concert Saturday benefits Scarborough Project Graduation
The longtime musician and father of a Scarborough High School senior will perform at 7 p.m. at the high school.
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Philanthropist Eddie Woodin’s secret to success? He learned a lot from football
This month the Scarborough philanthropist will receive the Distinguished American Award from the Maine Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
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Arts Calendar: May 3-10
Comedy Friday 5/3 Jordan Klepper: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $25-$45. statetheatreportland.com Ultimate Roast Championship preliminary round 3: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Jeff Leeson: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 5/4 Erik Scott: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, […]
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In the Know: Budget for new fiscal year invests in town employees
Our municipality is the workplace for nearly 200 full-time professionals maintaining the quality of Scarborough. The town relies on its employees to provide essential services like timely emergency response, snow and debris removal on streets, police keeping our streets safe and more. These are services the community has come to expect and ensure a satisfactory […]
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Community Calendar: May 3-10
Bulletin Board Saturday 5/4 Spring Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yarmouth Robert Boyd AMVets Hall, 148 North Road. $1 or donation to food pantry. [email protected] Repair Cafe: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 1 Chandler Drive, Bath. Hosted by Curtis Memorial Library. curtislibrary.com “Opus 20”: Midcoast Symphony Orchestra […]
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People and Business: May 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Elise Baldacci of North Yarmouth was appointed president of Maine Credit Union League, effective June 3. She previously worked as deputy chief of staff for the governor’s office. She has worked at MCUL before as director of governmental affairs and assistant vice president, vice president and senior vice president of policy. Barbara […]
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Scarborough spring sports season underway
The weather could be better, but early action has been exciting.