A posting by the Scarborough department notes that 46 officers have been killed in the line of duty in U.S. so far this year, urging the public to be supportive and officers to be vigilant.
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Scarborough schools shaken by an administrative cage fight
Smoldering tensions between a first-time superintendent and a high school principal have mushroomed into districtwide disruptions pulling students, teachers and the school board into the fray.
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Scarborough police arrest man allegedly plotting bank robbery
William Hood, 49, of South Portland is charged with criminal attempt of armed robbery.
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Scarborough police seek ‘individuals’ who sent threatening letter to superintendent
The anonymous letter, which was addressed to Superintendent Julie Kukenberger’s husband, also was sent to five school board members and the town manager, according to a police statement.
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Maine Turnpike Authority panel to discuss traffic congestion
The public advisory committee will meet April 25 to review solutions for reducing congestion on the stretch of highway between Scarborough and Falmouth.
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Scarborough man arrested after standoff, charged with domestic assault
Joshua Knowles’ girlfriend told police that he had threatened to shoot her in the kneecaps.
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Maine schools preparing to set policies for suicide prevention
A Lewiston teenager’s death last year led to a law that all districts formalize protocols by the fall, and some already have them.
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Student’s suicide raises questions about school’s response to warning signs
Some at Scarborough High did react to Sam Mercer’s hints about his dark side, but it’s unclear what happened in other instances. His father says he’s not blaming anyone but maybe more could have been done.
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Scarborough mourns student who inspired despite a life of dislocation
Sam Mercer, who was born in Ethiopia and had only one leg, had just turned 18, was newly adopted and had been accepted to college when he took his life Friday.
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Scarborough school controversy heats up as group aiming to oust 3 board members gets recall vote
A petition drive gathered enough valid signatures to force recall elections in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the school board has raised alarm about ‘slanderous attacks’ on Superintendent Julie Kukenberger.