AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills held her first meeting of the recently reinvigorated Aides-de-Camp program, an advisory council of military veterans who advise the Governor on policies impacting Maine veterans, on Oct. 6. Eleven veterans representing all branches of military services, as well as two members of Mills’ cabinet who are veterans — Public Safety […]
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Jubilarian Mass honors Maine priests in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — More than 50 Maine priests joined parishioners at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Sept. 24 to celebrate the priesthood as well as the ordination anniversaries of many priests. The annual Jubilarian Mass honors priests celebrating special anniversaries since their ordination to the priesthood, particularly those commemorating 25 or 50 years as a priest. The […]
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Beech Ridge Motor Speedway nears its finish line after 73 years
Teenagers on up to 80-year-olds cheered and mourned one of the last nights of racing at the ‘Beech.’
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes
Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.
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Scarborough refuge to celebrate National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells plans to host a volunteer workday on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the organization’s Spurwink Divison in Scarborough. Specific details will be provided during the registration process. The day is meant to help restore native shrubland habitat, home to many species […]
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Life is still a beach for Maine lifeguard in his 50th season
Greg Wilfert remembers his first visit to Scarborough Beach State Park, as a teenager, like it was yesterday.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough, New Hampshire shop owner to pay child labor fines
Abel Schultze, owner of two markets, including On The Vine in Scarborough, admitted employing 15-year-old workers, but only due to a lack of workforce brought on by the pandemic.
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Scarborough market cited for child labor violations
On the Vine Marketplace paid a $27,274 fine after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into teenagers’ hours and use of equipment.
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Abbott Labs cutting hundreds of jobs in Maine as testing demand drops
A company that makes COVID-19 testing kits is laying off as many as 400 workers at two locations in Maine.
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Man is charged after shots are fired at Scarborough house Monday morning
Shane Fors, 23, has been charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor.