March 6, 2015 RSS feed / Front Page

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‘Bo’ knows hoops hall of fame

Former Scarborough and Bowdoin star Ed McFarland will be inducted in August
By Michael Kelley
Staff Writer
This winter Edward “Bo” McFarland has been driving 2½ hours from his home in Northborough, Massachusetts to Bowdoin College in Brunswick to help guide the men’s basketball team on game days.  More...

In the News

Bevy of bills for Legislature to consider

By Michael Kelley
Staff Writer

As chairman of the State Senate’s Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee, Amy Volk is often asked to submit legislation on behalf of her constituents in District 30, which includes Gorham and parts of Buxton and Scarboroug More...

BIOS has been helping Mainers weatherize their homes for years

For the last 20 years, BIOS Environments, of Westbrook, has been helping residents and business owners stay warm all winter long through BIOSenergy and rid their homes of asbestos, lead and mold through BIOSafe.  More...

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Things to Do

Thursday, March 5

Benjamin Farm Community Conversation, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wentworth School cafeteria, Scarborough. Scarborough Land Trust will host a meeting to gather community input on a long-range plan for Benjamin Farm. More...

Friday, March 6

Kiwanis meeting, noon, The Egg and I restaurant, 103 Route 1, Scarborough. Public welcome. FMI, call Ava Adams at 883-2634.   More...

Saturday, March 7

Passport Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Scarborough Municipal Building, 259 Route 1, Scarborough. Hosted by Scarborough Community Services in council chambers.   More...

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School board weighs late start or early release approach for next school year

By Michael Kelley

School administrators are hoping a change to the 2015-2016 school calendar will give staff the time they need for professional development and fulfill necessary training and requirements. More...

Community News

Public forum on budget planned

Instead of holding a public hearing on the municipal budget, the town will host a town hall-style meeting in late April to give residents an opportunity to voice their concerns with the budget and get their questions answered by town officials.  More...

Groups review high school tech plan

As their peers in classrooms across the state are enveloping their classrooms in technology, teachers at Scarborough High School are still relying on traditional instructional methods.  More...

Honor Roll

Scarborough High School

Second quarter  Seniors   More...

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In the Know

Slavery? In Scarborough?

By John O’Malley
Special to the Leader

Did you know that modern day slavery exists? And would you be shocked to know that it is happening right here in Scarborough, Maine and surrounding communities throughout Maine?  More...

TIDE CHART

HIGH LOW A.M. P.M. A.M. More...

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