The town council voted to amend the marijuana establishment licensing ordinance in hopes of addressing residents’ concerns.
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Letters to the editor, Sept. 1
New, unified elemtary school best solution To the editor, Our primary schools have creatively saved taxpayer money at our youngest learner’s and teacher’s expense. My mother, an educator in Scarborough for 42 years, spent her last 13 years in Scarborough teaching in a portable trailer. She retired 8 years ago and the now 21 year […]
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Land purchase bond question for new K-2 school on Scarborough Town Council Sept. 6 agenda
The Scarborough Town Council will resume discussions on the strategic school solution and potential land purchase at a public hearing on Sept. 6. The agenda includes a public hearing and second reading on a ballot question for a $160M K-8 strategic school solution to address the inadequacies in three K-2 primary schools and the middle […]
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In the Know: 2023-2024 tax rate set
The 2023-2024 property tax rate has been set by the town assessor; it was committed on Aug. 16. The Town of Scarborough’s new tax rate is now $15.97 per $1,000 of property value for the 2024 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The new rate applies to the taxes […]
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Scarborough girls break state record
SCARBOROUGH — A group of four Wentworth students broke a state record at the USATF Maine State Track & Field Championship meet held at Cony high school on Aug. 12. The Scarborough Track Club girls 4x100m relay team broke the age 9 and 10 Maine state record by running a time of 1:03.57. The previous […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings contributes $50,000 to hospice sustainability project
SACO, ME (August 24, 2023) – Saco & Biddeford Savings, a leading community bank in Maine, is proud to announce its donation of $50,000 to Hospice of Southern Maine’s Gosnell House Sustainability Project. This significant contribution aims to support Hospice of Southern Maine’s ongoing efforts to create a sustainable and energy-efficient facility for their patients […]
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While National Nonprofit Day, was Aug. 17, the Maine Office of the State Treasurer (OST) and Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) want Maine nonprofits to know about available resources in unclaimed property. Maine is currently home to approximately 7,000 nonprofit organizations. On National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the incredible organizations across our state working every […]
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United Way of Southern Maine invests in local communities
United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM) announced it will invest $6,139,743 into our community this year. Investments include Community Impact Grants of 3,519,977 to programs and innovative initiatives across Southern Maine. These grants reflect United Way’s priorities to advance equity and ensure alignment with our community’s shared vision to give kids a strong start, empower […]
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Atlantic offers virtual credit score improvement seminar
Atlantic Federal Credit Union will present a virtual Credit Score Seminar on Thursday, September 21, from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Experienced financial professionals will offer insights and valuable tips to help you understand your Credit Score. Attendees will learn how to get a score, what makes up your score, what hurts it, and how […]
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Scarborough Land Trust accepts 32.23 acres to be added to Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve
Over the last two years the Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) worked with the company developing 35 Mussey Road. This property is of high interest to SLT because of its proximity to its Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve and the Nonesuch River. The property owner, A.R. Building Company, was receptive to SLT’s input on protecting both […]