Second Rodeo, a coffee shop on Sawyer Street, was named the South Portland Business of the Month for January 2025.
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Cape Elizabeth School Board considers reductions to new school project
Using the school’s capital improvement plan budget over the next 12 years to finance some of the additions was also suggested in order to reduce costs.
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Scarborough deputy town clerk promoted
Kristen Barth, who has worked as deputy town clerk since February 2023, has officially transitioned to the role of town clerk. Former longtime Town Clerk Tody Justice moved fully to the role of executive assistant to the town manager. She will continue to assist the Clerk’s Office as needed and retain her existing duties at […]
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Scarborough February and April vacation camps available
Registration for camps in Scarborough during February and April vacation opened Jan. 14 and, as of the Leader’s deadline on Wednesday, there are still spaces available. The programs for students in Grades K-5 are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The programs at Wentworth School include activities such as arts and crafts, gym time and […]
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Scarborough Public Safety, Community Services provide CPR, AED courses
Scarborough Community Services and the Scarborough Fire Department will offer public safety courses on Feb. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Public Safety Building on Route 1. The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course […]
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Scarborough Garden Club thanks Hillcrest Community Center with a sign
The Scarborough Garden Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To thank Hillcrest for providing a meeting space for the club a sign was donated and installed on the outside of the Community Center building. Beverly Thombs of the garden club organized the process with Hillcrest’s Lisa Desfosses and Tina Smith’s approval. The sign […]
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Scarborough Land Trust protects 32 acres along Beaver Brook
In another win for conservation, clean water, wildlife and residents of Scarborough, Scarborough Land Trust recently purchased and will protect 32 acres along Beaver Brook to be named Beaver Brook Preserve. The property, formerly part of 80 Beech Ridge Road, consists of mature forests, intermittent streams, wetlands and 1500 ft. along Beaver Brook. The brook […]
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Scarborough explores seven school solutions
The proposals from the first phase of the School Building Advisory Committee are included, with three additions provided by Harriman Architects, working with the Phase 2 committee.
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BHS students win multiple Silver and Gold Key Art Awards
Two Biddeford High School students are being recognized for their award-winning artwork in the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Awards at the Maine College of Art & Design (MECA) in Portland next month. BHS Junior Savannah Matthews earned a Silver Key Award for their mixed media painting titled “Motionless Solitude in the Golden Canopy,” and […]
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Letter: Scarborough Town Hall should open five days
So first, let me say that I am all for a four-day work week. I wish I had been able to take advantage of this during my career. That said, most entities that have gone to a four-day work weeks stagger the workforce hours so that they are open during business hours five days a […]