Scarborough’s Consolidated K-3 School Proposal To the editor, This November Scarborough citizens likely will have an opportunity to vote whether or not to build a consolidated K-3 school. Grappling with school facilities has been an ongoing exercise since the mid-80s. Only this time, unlike all previous school expansions or new construction, the preferred site is […]
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Scarborough land purchase for new school advances for 2nd reading
The Scarborough Town Council has taken a significant step forward by approving a second reading of the school land purchase deal with The Downs, even though no written details have yet been shared with the public regarding the most recent revised offer from The Downs.
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Town hosts first sustainable Scarborough Day on Oct. 1
The Town of Scarborough is hosting its first ever Sustainable Scarborough Day on Sunday, Oct. 1, bringing together everyone from the environmentally conscious to the eco-curious for a day of learning and fun. The inaugural event will be held from 10 a.m.-2: p.m. at Wentworth School, 20 Quentin Drive on the municipal/school campus. Meet with […]
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From Augusta – Helping older Mainers afford their property taxes
Rising property taxes can be a major burden for many older Mainers. In Augusta, I work diligently with my colleagues to pass measures to make sure Mainers most in need get relief. This year, my colleagues and I replaced the unworkable Senior Property Tax Stabilization Program with more targeted property tax relief. We had to […]
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School Report: Community and collaboration join for student success in new unified school
When speaking to families about the new unified school, which voters will be asked to move forward on the November ballot, one of the concerns many bring forth is losing the community feel fostered in our current K-2 schools. I understand this concern whole-heartedly. Community is crucial for the successful development and education of a […]
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Nature Notes: Monach butterflies are important pollinaters, but their numbers are declining
Almost everyone can identify a brightly colored orange and black butterfly as the monarch. Birds can also identify this color scheme as nature’s way of saying, “I am toxic and taste bad.” Monarch butterflies, as caterpillars, eat the leaves of various milkweed plants, storing up toxins from the leaves in their bodies. It is these […]
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Scarborough school site purchase fails to progress
The Scarborough Town Council will meet to discuss next steps on Aug. 16.
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Higgins Beach cleaning continues
Scarborough has resumed the cleaning of seaweed in Higgins Beach; it began Aug. 3 and will continue until Labor Day. Local volunteers with the town’s Public Works Department have collected seaweed and removed it from the beach for decades with approval from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The cleaning was paused this summer […]
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In the Know: Stay engaged with the Town of Scarborough
Community engagement is a high priority for the Town of Scarborough. As the fun distractions of summer activities wind down, here is a reminder of some ways to stay connected with all that is happening at the town level and how to get involved in the areas that are of most interest. Learn What’s Happening […]
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Eastern Trail events coming to Scarborough
A number of Eastern Trail events are coming to Scarborough this summer and fall, many benefitting local causes.