Mindy Beyer of Scarborough urged Congress to support lifesaving research through National Institutes of Health.
Scarborough Leader
News from Scarborough from Mainely Media.
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Letters to the editor Oct. 20
Thanks to Scarborough postal workers To the editor, Having read the recent Portland Press Herald (PPH) article regarding the negatives of Maine’s postal service operations, I feel compelled to give positive recognition to our Scarborough Post Office Employees. (Audit of Maine postal operations finds widespread deficiencies PPH 9/14/23) There are only three employees working in […]
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From Augusta: Climate change cannot be ignored
The climate crisis is not a hypothetical threat. This summer, heat records were broken across the globe, with July topping the charts as the warmest month in recorded history. As our oceans warm and our ice caps melt, Maine, too, experiences the impacts of higher temperatures and rising sea levels. For years, this change has […]
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Scarborough Land Trust acquires 10 acres adding to Warren Woods Preserve
Warren Woods Preserve just increased by over 10 acres. On Sept. 26, the Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) closed on a property off Finch Way on the east side of one of SLT’s most popular preserves. This brings the total size of Warren Woods Preserve to over 313 acres. The parcel was sold to SLT by […]
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Scarborough Little League shines as the 11U Maine State champions
The Scarborough Little League all-star team wins the big game.
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Councilor Corner: 2023 community survey update
In the fall of 2021, the town of Scarborough conducted a community survey to better understand the overall satisfaction of town residents and identify areas of improvement to inform the Town Council’s goals for 2022/2023. The statistically valid survey prepared by ETC Institute was mailed to 4,200 households, selected at random, and was considered statistically […]
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Op-Ed: Our school, our values
I’ve been tossing and turning a lot at night. The K-8 Strategic School Solution on the ballot this November is really weighing on me. I’m worried about it passing and what it means for our community and youngest residents if it doesn’t. I’ve been involved with the Building Committee for the past two years and […]
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Letters to the editor, Oct. 6
Vote against bond for new school To the editor, The School Department claims our schools are at capacity — this is not true! Current total enrollment is 2,896—that’s 328 less than our peak 10 years ago of 3,224. The enrollment study projects enrollment will grow to 3,053 by 2027-28 — adding 157 students, and most […]
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Scarborough Town Council race has 4 candidates for 3 seats
The upcoming Scarborough town council election has two incumbents and two new candidates.
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In the Know: Scarborough Police VIPS Program in its 18th year
Scarborough Police Department created a Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) program in 2005 to support the town with police/community activities throughout the year. It is currently comprised of twelve individuals who provide volunteer services to the Town in various capacities and settings. The team assists with the following activities routinely throughout the year: • Parking […]