Scarborough’s 10-year-old runner, Parker Mateja, progresses from local victories to the national stage, securing a spot in the USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Collective Motion Arts Center presents “Bah Humbug!”, a dance extravaganza inspired by Dickens’ Classic
Collective Motion Arts Center in Southern Maine brings the holiday spirit to life through a unique dance production, “Bah Humbug!,” blending various choreography styles, large puppets, and custom-made costumes to retell Charles Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol.’
In the Know: Town board and committee summer updates
The Town of Scarborough has several citizen-led boards and committees working on issues to enhance our community. Here are what some of the active boards and committees have been up to in the past few months. Find the full details on the Town of Scarborough website, shared in our latest Board & Committee Newsletter. Long […]
Scarborough Town Council approves credit enhancement agreement for 3iHoME/POAH Affordable Housing Project
The Scarborough Town Council approved CEA for a project to provide accessible housing.
Obituary: Marcia Eileen Cote
Marcia Eileen (Nason) Cote, 75, of Biddeford, passed away in the early morning hours of Dec. 5, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Marcia was born in Portland on June 16, 1948, a daughter of Virgie (Skillin) Nason and Warren Davis Nason. She grew up in the Bar Mills section of Buxton and attended Buxton […]
New 4-H Club cultivates community spirit at Scarborough Public Library
Scarborough Public Library launches a 4-H Club for youth, emphasizing community engagement, collaborative projects, and monthly meetings as a catalyst for positive youth development and lasting connections.
Rebecca Voisich is the new active adults coordinator at Scarborough Community Services
With a background in adult and senior programming at a New York library, she plans to focus on fostering community engagement and enhancing the lives of residents aged 55 and above through tailored recreational programs.
From Augusta – Staying warm this winter
The first snow has already arrived for many Mainers, and with it brings frigid temperatures. Heating is an issue many in this state struggle with, so I am sharing resources for those within our community who may be in need. The first program I’d like to highlight is the Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP). This necessary […]
Friends of Scarborough Marsh merges into Scarborough Land Trust to preserve and protect Marsh
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) and Friends of Scarborough Marsh (FOSM) have merged to create a stronger, unified nonprofit conservation organization, according to an organization press release. The new organization operating under the Scarborough Land Trust name aims to continue SLT’s mission to preserve and protect land in the Town of Scarborough and to […]
Maine CDC encourages continued precautions against tick bites this winter
As Lyme cases reach record levels, ticks remain active.