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Allagash Brewing to move tasting room to Scarborough in 2024

by Ray Routhier September 8, 2022September 9, 2022

The Portland-based craft brewery has purchased land at The Downs mixed-use development, on the site of a former horse racing track.

Community, Connections

Augusta bureau plans Veterans and Family Outdoor Expo for Sept. 24

September 3, 2022August 22, 2022

As part of the Governor’s Challenge Team, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA Maine Healthcare System, and other partner organizations and state agencies plan to co-hosting a Veterans and Family Outdoor Expo. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Cabela’s parking lot […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Scarborough Planning Board gives green light to state’s first Costco

by Drew Johnson August 30, 2022August 31, 2022

The Scarborough Planning Board approved site plan designs and various waivers that pave the way for the popular membership-only big box store to be built at The Downs.

Local & State, News

Local surf spot under threat from climate change, national group says

by Penelope Overton August 4, 2022August 6, 2022

But local surfers say other human threats, like overcrowding and lack of beach access, pose bigger threat to Higgins Beach in Scarborough.

Local & State

Motorcyclist killed in Scarborough crash

by Edward D. Murphy August 3, 2022August 3, 2022

Police say the motorcycle collided with a car on Route 114 on Wednesday morning.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Harpswell’s shark sighting hotline busy so far

by Mikayla Patel August 1, 2022

Local officials always “err on the side of caution” when a call comes in.

Business, Noteworthy

Fontaine Family realty raises $26,486 in eighth annual virtual auction

by Christopher Wheelock July 10, 2022July 10, 2022

AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader recently held its eighth annual Bid for Wishes auction to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine, with team members from the Auburn and Scarborough locations collecting 316 items and raising $26,486 — their best turnout yet. Half the money raised this year went to Lewiston teenager Johnathan Morin and […]

Local & State

Latest impact of PFAS contamination: Rising sewer rates

by Penelope Overton July 10, 2022July 10, 2022

The looming cost to homeowners in public sewer districts is the latest impact of an expanding crisis that has contaminated agricultural fields and drinking wells, closed farms and left some fish and game unsafe to eat.