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PublishedSeptember 9, 2022
Councilors Corner: Your taxes … your values
I love the curiosity that some kids have when they’re excited about learning a new skill or topic. You can find yourself in a never-ending cycle of questions and answers, where one answer begets another question and vice versa. Generally, the questions result from a desire to understand more deeply, which I appreciate and try […]
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2022
Councilors Corner: Decision time – again
In the midst of our annual budget cycle in May, I wrote an article appealing for us as a public, Town Council and staff to prioritize our large capital items. They included the Library Expansion $13 million ($18 million+ including all costs), School Facilities Improvements ($130 million+) and a Community Center and Pool ($35 million+). […]
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2022
Maine Professional Drivers Association plans meal for members
The Maine Professional Drivers Association will be hold an appreciation event, in conjunction with the Maine State Police, for truck drivers on Monday, Sept. 12 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The event will be held at the northbound scale facility on Interstate 95 in York. Volunteers […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
University of New England Research project identifies species living in the waters off the Biddeford Campus using eDNA
BIDDEFORD — From the mouth of the Saco River near Camp Ellis to the ocean surrounding Ram Island, faculty and student researchers are collecting water samples to help them identify species living in those waters through DNA sequencing. “Environmental DNA (eDNA) is really cool because every organism is shedding it into the environment,” said Emily […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
From Augusta: No child should have to learn on an empty stomach
It’s hard to believe, but another summer has gone by – and back to school season is here. When I think back to my own time spent inside the classroom, I can remember the smell of rubber erasers, the sound of hand-crank pencil sharpeners and the sight of freshly painted chalkboards. I was an eager […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
Letters to the editor, Sept. 8
Elect Ingwersen to Senate District 32 To the editor, I am endorsing Henry Ingwersen for the Maine State Senate District 32. Henry was an educator for 25 years and has an advanced degree in administrative education leadership, and was in the Maine State House of Representatives 2018, representing Arundel, Dayton and Lyman. I believe that […]
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
SPL book sale takes place Saturday, Sept. 10
The Scarborough Public Library is holding a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will take place at Scarborough Public Works at 20 Washington Ave. Those attending should bring their own bags for their purchases and payment must be made with cash or by check only. For more information, […]
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy to be held Sept. 18 in Scarborough
The Maine professional Drivers Association will hold the 24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy event on Sunday, Sept. 18, in an effort to help Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD raise funds for operations. Activities will include: A “Touch-a-Truck” event from 10 a.m. to noon, truck show, drivers competition, raffle items, 50/50, and food. The line-up […]
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2022
Obituary: Brett Alan Branam
BUXTON — Brett Alan Branam, 62, of Buxton, passed away Saturday morning, August 27, 2022, at his home. He was born in Santa Ana, California on October 12, 1959, a son of Gary and Sandra (Rumery) Branam. At the age of 11, the family moved to Maine, where he was educated in both the Saco […]
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2022
Oldies Dance to return in October
The 19th Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit Dance will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Eagle’s Hall in Biddeford. For tickets, call 207-284-4692. Courtesy Photo YORK COUNTY — If classic rock n’ roll is the soundtrack to generations of music lovers, the Rock n’ Roll Oldies Dance is a […]
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