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Time for me to fly

The sky above Higgins Beach in Scarborough was busy Sunday, July 13 when Spurwink Farm, located across the Spurwink River in Cape Elizabeth, hosted the 17th annual Spurwink Farm International Fly-in. More...

Community News

Public safety space at issue again

Facility needs have been discussed since at least 2003
By Michael Kelley
Staff Writer

Thousands of motorists pass by the Scarborough Public Safety building at 246 Route 1 every day, but many don’t stop to think about the work that goes on inside to make sure Scarborough and its residents are as safe as possible. More...

Cooking on Purpose

Try having brunch al fresco, you’ll like it
By Connie Wendell
Special contributor

I love brunch, it’s such a fun meal. It’s a combination between breakfast and lunch so the time is very flexible and the menu is very flexible. I like that. More...

HEALTH & MEDICAL

MASSAGE & ACUPUNCTURE… a vacation for your body.   More...

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General purpose boost for schools

Voters to help decide how to apply a portion of the $788,000 in state aid
By Michael Kelley
Staff Writer

Town voters will have a chance to vote again on the school budget — or at least part of it — after news came in earlier this month that Scarborough received more state aid than originally expected. More...

Attention to detail: Historic structures

Committee will provide historical input during town planning process
By Michael Kelley
Staff Writer

When Carol Rancourt drives by the site of the old Widow’s Walk property on the way to her Black Point Road home, she can’t help but lament about the history that was lost when the farmhouse and barn on the property were razed in March. More...

In the News

Police Notes

June 13 Lisa K. Everett, 39, of King Street in Scarborough, was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at 2:11 a.m. on King Street for unlawful possession of a Schedule Z drug More...

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In the Know

Catastrophe spurs review of hazardous response capabilities

By B. Michael Thurlow
Special contributor

Following the recent tragic train accident in Lac- Megantic, Canada, I thought it was a good time to review Scarborough’s hazardous materials response capabilities. More...

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Neighbors

Scarborough has Scout correspondent

High school sophomore to record events from National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia
By Michael Kelley
Staff Writer

Erik Gatz, a sophomore at Scarborough High School, is getting an opportunity of a lifetime this summer as he serves as a correspondent at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.  The jamboree, which is occurring through July 24, is being held at the S More...

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Things to Do

Things to Do

The Leader accepts calendar listings from nonprofit organizations. Submissions must be received 10 days prior to publication. Please email your listing to editor@scarboroughleader.com and indicate the date of your event in the reference line. More...

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