Initially, public education in Scarborough consisted of a number of one-room schoolhouses that only went through Grade 8. To go to high school, parents had to pay tuition to send their children to a private school. Dr. Steve Spaulding will give a talk about “Scarborough’s First High School” at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at […]
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Mainewhile: Getting back to the roots of the Presidents Day holiday
Happy Presidents Day! I hope that wherever you are you stayed safe during the recent spate of storms, and were able to use the long weekend to rest up. It’s been a heck of a week. A quick note about this holiday; it started out as the celebration of one president, our first. That, of […]
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Scarborough Meetings: Feb. 14-21
Fri. 2/14 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/18 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/19 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Wed. 2/19 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/20 5 p.m. Communications Committee Zoom Thu. 2/20 6 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Town Hall
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In the Know: Public outdoor skating ponds fun for all ages
Experience the joys of winter in Scarborough with an array of outdoor recreation spaces. With these sustained cold temperatures, head to our municipal skate pond for a fun activity for the family. For over three decades, Scarborough’s Community Services department has maintained an outdoor skating rink for the public to enjoy during opportune winter conditions […]
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Letter: A heartfelt thank you to Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association
We at Dunstan Smokehouse Co. (Scarborough) would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association for going above and beyond their stated mission to support my small business, during our early days of development in 2023-24. While their primary focus is on sustainable fisheries and preserving Maine’s fishing heritage, their efforts […]
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Letters of Love sent to seniors this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day and throughout the winter season, Coastal Care Solutions invites the public to take part in “Letters of Love,” an annual community project that honors the memory of the late Ruth M. Snider – a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. The premise is simple: Write a cheerful and uplifting letter or card. […]
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Scarborough council wants to increase residents’ access to town beaches, potentially free of charge
The council gave preliminary approval to changes to beach fees and policies at its meeting on Feb. 5 but indicated they’d like to do more to increase residents’ ability to access town-operated beaches – potentially for free.
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South Portland writer, Scarborough artist collaborate on series of children’s books
Joe Welsch, owner of a child care in South Portland, and artist Anita Smith of Scarborough plan to create a series of children’s books.
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Mainewhile: Celebrating the life of Beryl Warner Williams
Happy midwinter everyone! Finally, we have been getting some decent snow. I am a fan of snow. I love it. I love the soft light of sun through snow and the sense of snuggling in. And is there anything better than a good old-fashioned snow day? For my money, there is literally nothing greater than […]