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Councilor Corner: Reflections on 2023
The longer I live in Scarborough, the more I fall in love with our wonderful community. My family has lived in Scarborough for seven years and chose Scarborough because of its affordability, strong school system, the multiple sandy beaches, the beautiful marsh, proximity to Portland and the relative diversity of the community. We hit the […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Heidi Shelton, a Freshman Nursing major from Scarborough, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The following students are among approximately 680 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester: Cara Shelton, a Senior Elementary Education major, […]
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Chief nursing officer at Piper Shores appointed to Maine Board of Nurses
SCARBOROUGH — Piper Shores Chief Nursing Officer Peter Sullivan RN, GERO-BC, to the Maine Board of Nurses by Governor Janet Mills, according to a Piper Shores press release. As one of the nine members of the Board, Sullivan has been appointed to fill a vacant position specifically dedicated to long-term care. “We extend our heartfelt […]
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In the Know: Message from the town manager: A year end reflection and look forward
As 2023 ends, it’s time to reflect on another year gone by and look forward to the work to be done in 2024. This past year was exceptionally busy, driven by both community needs and an ambitious list of Town Council goals. While the Council advanced a number of studies, plans, and ad-hoc committees, the year […]
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Maine DHHS extends deadline for SNAP recipients to apply for help replacing food
Recipients now have until Jan. 18 to apply for benefits to replace food lost as a result of last weeks’s storm.
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Better Business warns against scams, more
Tell Alexa to play your favorite song. Ask Siri about the weather. Use Google Assistant to turn down the air conditioner. But don’t ask your smart device to look up a phone number, because it could accidentally point you to a scam, according to the Better Business Bureau. How the scam works You need the […]
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Affordable housing for older adults takes root in Scarborough’s Firehouse Village
Avesta Housing’s Village Commons reimagines Scarborough’s Firehouse Village, offering energy-efficient affordable housing for adults 55 and above, with completion expected by late 2023 or early 2024.
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Man arrested in Scarborough for drug trafficking sentenced to 13 years in prison
A Massachusetts man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl stemming from an arrest made at the Walmart in Scarborough. Eddy AZCONA, 27, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was sentenced on Dec. 15 in United States District Court in Portland and will serve his time in federal prison. AZCONA […]
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In the Know: Scarborough Police Department year in review
As we approach the end of 2023, I would like to highlight the top initiatives of our department over the last year. These initiatives included hiring new personnel to fill our ranks in the patrol division and dispatch, the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program and the purchase of a core public safety software suite. […]