The project to “Close the Gap” between Scarborough and South Portland on the Eastern Trail has been in the works for years. The council meeting on July 19 provided updates on the project.
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Town council gives preliminary approval for Warren Woods expansion
The property of interest includes Pitch Pine Bog, an endangered ecosystem in Maine.
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Summerfest returns Aug. 18
The annual celebration returns on August 18 at the Clifford Mitchell Sports Complex.
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Letters to the editor July 28, 2023
Pay attention to the consolidate school project To the editor, There is no dispute over the need to solve upcoming capacity issues at our schools. The thirty portable classrooms we have were never intended to be a permanent solution. The Board of Education (BoE) has developed a proposal for a new consolidated elementary school, centrally […]
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Scarborough Public Safety to upgrade software
The updated software will allow Scarborough Public Safety to stay current in the changing world.
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Events 7/28
Scarborough Land Trust to host ‘Anatomy of a Trail’ virtual presentation Ever wonder where to start when it comes to planning a hiking trail? Join SLT’s Stewardship Director Sami Wolf at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1 for a virtual presentation on the ins and outs of designing trails in Southern Maine! We will cover […]
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Scarborough transfers four properties to the land trust
Four town-owned properties have been transferred to the Scarborough Land Trust for permanent conservation.
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Ducklings saved by Scarborough Fire and Police
Scarborough Police and Fire worked together to rescue four ducklings that fell down a storm drain on July 14. The ducklings were reunited with their mother. “Mama Duck was watching closely as we worked to rescue her little ones!” wrote the Scarborough Maine Police Department on their Facebook page. “Thank you to the person who […]
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Low income Southern Maine residents urged to apply for subsidized high speed internet
An effort to encourage residents to take advantage of reduced priced internet services is underway in Southern Maine. Maine’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federally-funded national program that supports low-income households by providing a financial discount of up to $30 per month on broadband services and a one-time $100 discount on an internet-capable device […]
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Nature Notes: Protecting floodplains and wetlands key to protecting community
Rain, rain, rain. We experienced a wet and cold spring, and so far, are enjoying a wet summer, yet we have escaped the devasting floods experienced in sections of Vermont and New York. We are no strangers to rain in New England. Average annual precipitation for Scarborough is 45.6 inches. The National Weather Service has […]