Some proponents say adding to the fund, and subsequently conserving land, can help combat the town’s rapid growth of development.
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Scarborough Land Trust hosts open houses to show new office
The Scarborough Land Trust is holding two open houses to showcase its new office location. The first open house is Monday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. and the second is Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. SLT’s new location is 25 Plaza Drive, Unit No. 6, in Scarborough, behind McDonald’s and opposite […]
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Scarborough’s November ballot takes shape
Three seats on the Town Council and one on the school board are to be filled, and several bond referendums will be on the ballot.
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Scarborough Town Council considers nearly $8M in bonds
A $6 million land acquisition bond has raised concerns among taxpayers.
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Infusion sought for Scarborough land acquisition fund
A $6 million bond to replenish the fund used to buy land for conservation could be on the November ballot.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader
Scarborough Land Trust closing in on major purchase
The acquisition in the western part of town would result in 943 contiguous acres of protected land in Scarborough, Saco and Buxton.
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Federal grant for Scarborough Marsh climate work hailed as ‘monumental’
The Scarborough Land Trust and partnering groups will receive $1.4 million for projects and planning to protect the marsh from the impacts of climate change.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News Feb. 23
17 acts perform at music boosters fundraiser The Scarborough Music Boosters hosted their annual fundraising event showcasing the varied talents of Scarborough Middle School and hgh school students on Feb. 9. The evening featured 17 different acts, including a circus act, comedy routine, instrumental music, singers, and rock bands, and was hosted by emcees Tim […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough to preserve small but mighty 18 acres
The Town Council agrees to fund up to 78% of the $270,000 cost of the parcel, which connects to more than 700 other acres of preserved land on the west side of town.
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With merger, Scarborough Land Trust, Friends of Scarborough Marsh join forces
The merger allows the conservationists to put forth one voice and one vision to protect the marsh, they say.