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September 3, 2020

Janet Elise Fernald

SACO — Janet Elise (MacGarvey) Fernald was born on June 5, 1932, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.  She is the daughter of George U. MacGarvey, Sr. and Ethyl E. Perkins MacGarvey.  Janet is the youngest of four children.  She had two brothers, George U. MacGarvey Jr. (Doris), and Paul D. MacGarvey (Lillian) and one, sister Jean E. […]
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September 3, 2020

Council Corner: Be informed about Scarborough’s draft 2020 Comprehensive Plan

Scarborough is in the process of adopting a new Comprehensive Plan.
Published
September 3, 2020

Saco parking lot get disability accessible spaces

Saco City Councilor Jodi MacPhail, working in conjunction with Age Friendly Saco and the Saco Dept of Public Works, introduced new van accessible handicapped public parking spots in Saco. Before this change, the existing handicapped parking spots in the frequently used public parking lot on Free Street, located next to the U.S. Post Office, were […]
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September 3, 2020

$320,703 in grants awarded to transition rural businesses to renewable energy

Goronson Farm in Scarborough gets over $10,000.
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September 3, 2020

The Rotary Club of Biddeford Saco helps Bon Appétit with kitchen renovations

BIDDEFORD —The Second Congregational Church, known as the “White Church,” on Crescent Street in Biddeford leases their on-site kitchen to Bon Appétit, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve people in the community since 1989, according to a press release. Every weekday, a group of devoted volunteers provide nutritious meals to those in need. […]
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September 3, 2020

UNE completes initial COVID-19 testing for undergraduate students

BIDDEFORD — After completing testing for 2,074 undergraduate students returning to campus for the start of the fall semester, the University of New England has identified one student from the university’s Portland Campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. No students residing on campus have tested positive. UNE required all undergraduate students to provide evidence […]
Published
August 29, 2020

Goodwin Motors partners with the American Red Cross

Residents of Scarborough and surrounding towns are invited to donate blood.
Published
August 28, 2020

September is National Preparedness Month

During September, we recognize National Preparedness Month, a great opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of personal and family preparedness. This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait, Make Your Plan Today”. Each week of the month has a different theme. During week 1 (Sept. 1-5) the focus is on making a plan. Your family […]
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August 28, 2020

Kentucky Derby withheld from Scarborough Downs and state-of-Maine wagering sights

SCARBOROUGH — As of Aug. 18, the Kentucky Derby will not be simulcast at Scarborough Downs this year or at any other venues in Maine. Despite repeated requests from Scarborough Downs, Churchill Downs has declined to make the race, which takes place Sept. 5, available to the Downs, according to Downs spokesman Michael Sweeney. He […]
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August 28, 2020

Meals To Go Program continues

Three 3 pre-cooked frozen meals are available for $10.

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