July is Park and Recreation Month, an annual tradition celebrated by the town of Scarborough. This year’s theme, “Build Together, Play Together,” is a celebration of the people and places that help make our community stronger, healthier, and more connected. Thanks to the generous support of Martin’s Point Health Care, we’re excited to offer free […]
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New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’
Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.
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Diverse voices strengthen Maine communities | Stacy Brenner
June 20 marked World Refugee Day, a day that recognizes the dignity of those fleeing violence, natural disasters or persecution and their right to seek safety. I was proud to join fellow legislators in cosponsoring a Joint Resolution that recognized this important day and reaffirmed Maine’s commitment to the well-being of refugees and displaced people […]
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Arrest made in hit-and-run death of cyclist in Scarborough
Police say the 68-year-old suspect crashed into Howard Gribbin on Route 1, then fled the scene.
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Amazon decided to come to Maine, but why not Scarborough?
Why didn’t the project that was the talk of town in 2022 come together?
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Collective bargaining investments bring Scarborough to the brink of full employment | In the Know
When the Scarborough began negotiating with its four unions in the spring of 2024, many groups’ wages had fallen behind our neighboring communities. As a result, the town was struggling to fill key frontline positions in both public works and the police department. Wage studies performed at the time found that the starting pay for […]
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Bicyclist killed in Scarborough hit-and-run crash, police say
Police are searching for a silver SUV believed to be involved in the collision along Route 1 early Friday morning.
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Amazon to open its first Maine warehouse in Caribou
The Seattle-based online megaretailer had previously scouted locations for a potential site in Scarborough, but no such facility ever opened.
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Late Scarborough paramedic honored for decades of service
State legislators honor Lt. Shannon Haley with a legislative sentiment.
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Maine rail operator asks feds to remove safety signal at Rigby Yard
The request to ‘retire’ the signal, which alerts train crews to changing or unsafe track conditions, has raised safety concerns among workers in the yard and people who live in neighborhoods that flank one of the largest and busiest rail facilities in the Northeast.