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Company plans to build senior housing

An out-of-state company is looking to help fill the need for senior housing in Scarborough. << MORE >>

Tuskegee airman will talk about experiences tonight

History will come alive tonight when South Portland resident Jim Sheppard, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, shares his story about being among the first African-American aviators to serve the United States during World War II.<< MORE >>

Local students learn art of storytelling

A simple story can be a powerful educational tool for children. Teachers at Wentworth Intermediate School have used that tool this month to teach children in grades three through five about literacy and public speaking through a school-wide storytelling competition.<< MORE >>

Wentworth School project moves ahead

Next week the Scarborough Planning Board will get its first official look at plans for a new Wentworth Intermediate School since voters gave the go-ahead for a new school during the November election.<< MORE >>

Restaurant to celebrate by giving back to community

Owners of a Chinese restaurant in town are planning to celebrate the restaurant’s first birthday not by expecting gifts, but rather by giving back to others.<< MORE >>

‘Toughest kid’ dedicated to three sports

Scarborough senior Conor McCann may not be the highest scorer on the varsity basketball team, the fastest guy on the baseball team or the biggest guy on the football field, but according to his varsity basketball coach Joe Johnson, there is no doubt that McCann could be considered one of the hardest working athletes at Scarborough High School.<< MORE >>

Overhaul sought for driver’s ed curriculum

Officials are seeking input on ways to update Maine driver’s education curriculum in the wake of three accidents in January that killed young drivers and passengers. << MORE >>

Readers select their Great Person of the year

When Derek Volk isn’t in his office at Volk Packaging in Biddeford, he is almost assured to be on a softball diamond in Scarborough.<< MORE >>

Buy Local seeks growth in the market

There is no shortage of businesses in Scarborough, but one group of business owners is arguing that buying goods and services at locally owned businesses is the way to go.<< MORE >>

Emergency training program launched

As Scarborough Police Chief Robert Moulton says, it is everyone’s job to be prepared when a disaster hits a community.<< MORE >>

Runner on track for sprint to states

Scarborough High School senior Nicole Kirk has accepted the fact that she is just one of the guys. << MORE >>

Red Storm begin key stretch with win

In a hard fought basketball game on Jan. 16, the Scarborough High School girls’ basketball team salvaged their undefeated record by narrowly defeating host Deering High School 53- 47.<< MORE >>

Man escapes from reported early morning robbery attempt

Scarborough police are still on the lookout for two men who attempted to rob a man in the parking lot of Towne Place Suites by Marriott at 700 Roundtree Drive at 12:35 a.m. Jan 12.<< MORE >>

Weddings

Elizabeth Ann Sherman (Annie) and Derek Noble Luke were married Dec. 9, 2011, at The Colony House in Newport, R.I. << MORE >>

Black Point concerns voiced

A standing room only crowd turned out at a Jan. 9 Planning Board meeting to air concerns about the Black Point Beach Park and its proposed 370-vehicle lot.<< MORE >>

Winterfest ready for 23rd year

If it can be done outside in the winter, chances are it will be happening this weekend at Scarborough Community Services’ 23rd annual Winterfest.<< MORE >>

Council sets goals for the upcoming year

Creating a reasonable and fiscally responsible budget, exploring new sources of revenue and attracting businesses to Scarborough were among the ambitions aired last week during a two-hour goal-setting workshop by the Town Council.<< MORE >>

Great Person ballots have been counted

Derek Volk has been named the Leader’s 2011 Great Person of the Year.<< MORE >>

Skater prepares for national competition

Scarborough High School freshman Morgan Sewall will be put under the national spotlight later this month when she competes in the 2012 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championship in San Jose, Calif. << MORE >>

Kids use book to teach about disease

An adventure story created with their grandfather has turned into a tangible way for three York County children to teach others about a devastating genetic disorder. << MORE >>