Patrick Fox has aspired to be a town or city manager for some time, but decided to wait until he could fully commit himself to the time-consuming profession. “The night meetings, the weekend conversations, helping elected officials all hours of the day if they need it,” he told the Sentry. In October, Fox took over […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Draft of Scarborough transportation study available, feedback sought
Scarborough is seeking feedback on its draft of a townwide transportation study. The Town Council held a workshop on Dec. 4 where key elements of the study were presented. The study is available on the town’s website, scarboroughmaine.org, where residents can also find a form to submit their feedback. Comments will be brought to the […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland maintains status quo on ADUs
The South Portland City Council decided on Tuesday not to pursue changes to the owner-occupancy requirement to rent accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in the city. The council passed ordinances that permitted ADUs to be built on any single-family lots in November 2022 to bring the city in line with state-mandated zoning changes, L.D. 2003, […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
A Window on the Past: The Electrical Building in Mill Creek and early fire alarm systems, part 1
You probably drive by the small building at 513 Broadway frequently and never give it a thought. The Electrical Building in Mill Creek has its own interesting history, notably its origin as a project of the short-lived Civil Works Administration in 1934. In early years, if a South Portland resident had a house fire, they […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Sustainability gathers momentum at Piper Shores
The sustainability goal of a lifecare retirement community in Scarborough will likely sound familiar: become carbon-neutral by 2040. But Piper Shores’ approach to achieving that goal, which would make it the first carbon-neutral retirement community in Maine, began as a grassroots effort that has since evolved into an all-hands-on-deck approach. “A number of years ago, […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Historical Society receives gift of albums
A rare collection of 19th-century tintype photograph albums was donated to the Scarborough Historical Society by Nancy Libby MacLean, a descendent of the Libby family, which for over seven generations resided in North Scarborough on the Nonesuch Meadows Farm. Joshua Libby first settled the farm with his wife, Hannah Larrabee Libby, in 1755, and members […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
TA student delegate for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Sam Drummey of Thornton Academy in Saco is one of two Maine students who is a delegate for the 63rd annual prestigious United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), according to the Maine Department of Education. On Dec. 2, Drummey and Emmett Appell of Erskine Academy, both seniors, were recognized at their schools for their outstanding […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough finance clerk retires after 23 years with town
Finance Clerk Barbara Fagnant has retired after 23 years of service to the town of Scarborough. Fagnant began working in the clerk’s office part time in 2001. In her time in Scarborough, she has helped residents in registering vehicles, assisted in holding town elections, taken on roles in the public works and fire departments and […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Community News: Dec. 12
Hang mittens, more on Tree of Hope Once again, the Tree of Hope where items providing warmth for the the winter for those in need will be in place in front of the Unitarian Universalist church of Saco and Biddeford at 60 School St. in Saco. Hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks and other items for […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough’s Santa in the Park on Saturday
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Memorial Park in Scarborough on Saturday, Dec. 7. Shuttles will begin running from the high school parking lot to the park at 4:30 p.m. where festivities will begin at 5 p.m., including a chorus performance, Santa’s arrival, tree lighting, fireworks and more before coming to an end at […]