James Paras, a retired podiatrist and World War II veteran, is one of 11 people at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough who died from COVID-19.
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Blaze destroys large barn in Scarborough
There were no injuries in the fire on Gorham Road, and the family living on the property can still stay in their house, a fire official says.
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Japanese firm acquires Scarborough-based Fluid Imaging Technologies
Yokogawa Electric Corp. completed the acquisition on April 8. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Kennebunk cancer treatment center closes after positive coronavirus case
New England Cancer Specialists has asked more than 230 patients who went to the office last week to stay home and watch for symptoms.
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Scarborough, Bridgton chiefs: Jailing Mainers for drug use or possession won’t solve addiction problem
Instead, we should prioritize making treatment, housing, health care and community support available to all who need them.
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Portland’s Rarebreed buys majority stake in Scarborough animal hospital
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners announced the deal with Maine Veterinary Medical Center, which employs 150 animal health professionals.
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Rep. Pingree tries to delay opening of ICE facility in Scarborough
The congresswoman representing Maine’s 1st District asks the Trump administration to let the community weigh in on the plan.
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Christmas tree tattoos memorialize man slain in Scarborough
A shop in Scarborough offers the tattoos in honor of James Pearson, the Christmas tree farmer who was attacked and killed in his front yard last December, donating half of the proceeds to a scholarship fund created in his memory.
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Green named February 2020 STAR Student of the Month
Waterville student is a senior at Maine Connections Academy.
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Shooting at Scarborough Walmart remains under investigation
Ryan Townsend of Saco remains hospitalized nearly a week after the shooting on Feb. 14.