Community invited to learn more about new Mainers and the immigration process in Scarborough on Jan. 21

SCARBOROUGH — Catholics are asked to live out their faith by “welcoming the stranger.” In Maine, Catholic Charities Maine’s Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS) is driven by that call each day. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m., community members are welcome to attend a free presentation entitled “New Mainers: Learn Why People Come Here.” […]

Local students earn honors at Plymouth State U

PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Eight hundred and seven students have been named to the Plymouth State University president’s list for the fall 2019 semester. To be named to the president’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during […]

Scarborough Winterfest now Winter Celebration Series as it’s a 4-day event

The holidays have come and gone, the snow has flown, and we are now in the midst of winter. This is when many families start feeling cooped up and in search of things to keep their children active and engaged. In years past, Scarborough Community Services has held a one-day or two-day Winterfest event, where […]

Local business owner Jen Allen becomes partner/owner at Regency Realty Group, LLC.

Jen Allen, who has served the local community as a partner in The Study Hall, in Scarborough, expanded her horizons by becoming a two-business owner this past week. She joins Terry Bragdon Fletcher and Matthew Chamberlain as the third owner of Regency Realty Group, in South Portland. Allen has made serving Southern Maine her life’s, […]

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Enclave residents pampered at Scarborough barbershop

SCARBOROUGH — The residents of Enclave Scarborough Senior Living recently visited Borough Barbershop of Scarborough. “What a treat for these now dapper men living at the Enclave,” according to an Enclave press release. “They have worked all their lives, raised their children, provided for their families, and some even enlisted in the military. Whatever their […]

Changes designed to improve access for Social Security beneficiaries

Extended hours and new hires are key to the commissioner’s plan.

UNE hosts Stacey Abrams for MLK Celebration

The University of New England will welcome Georgia politician, lawyer, and voting rights champion Stacey Abrams as part of its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 22. UNE will host “A Conversation with Stacey Abrams” at noon at Innovation Hall on the University’s Portland Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., according to a press […]

February brings cold Weather and cooler conversations

By Bob Cochran While in Landry’s produce section, picking some wicked hot habaneros for the evening’s pot of chili, I saw Libby Library’s mascot, Libby Lobster, out of the corner of my eye. I hadn’t seen him out and about for some time, so I approached him and asked “Where have you been keeping yourself, […]

SMS names December Student of the Month

SACO — Seventh-grade student Branden Prak is the December Student of the Month at Saco Middle School. “Branden is kind and respectful. He is a quiet leader on our team, showing those around him a positive example of how students should conduct themselves in school,” science teacher Jen Tatro said. “He is also conscientious with […]