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🌱 What the Downs is really doing to Scarborough’s taxes and traffic

Scarborough, Maine Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What the Downs is really doing to Scarborough’s taxes and traffic
  • East Grand Avenue closed in Pine Point after house fire today
  • Why serious Route 1 crashes are rising even as totals fall

Also on today's calendar: Comedian Bob Marley CLAMBAKE Scarborough Maine July 29 at 7:30pm! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 68, low: 63.
  • Friday: Some sun, a shower; warmer, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roccy Risbara is building homes at the Downs and beyond (mainebiz.biz subscription) — A key developer behind the Downs describes how the massive Scarborough project has added hundreds of homes, 1,500 jobs, and millions in tax revenue while stirring debate over growth and traffic. He argues the development follows the town’s comprehensive plan, has limited impact on school enrollment, and is funding major road improvements as Scarborough continues to grow.
   

2. Scarborough crews respond to house fire, prompting road closure (wmtw.com) — A house fire on Sea Meadows Drive in Scarborough’s Pine Point neighborhood has closed East Grand Avenue from Pine Point Road to the Old Orchard Beach town line this afternoon. Multiple Scarborough fire engines are on scene, and officials are urging drivers to avoid the area while crews work and updates are pending.
   

3. Data shows Route 1 crashes are down from last year in Scarborough (wmtw.com) — New data from Scarborough Police show Route 1 crashes are slightly down from last year, but serious injury crashes have increased, worrying many local drivers. Officers describe how growing development, limited enforcement time, and evolving road designs like medians and speed bumps are shaping safety efforts along this busy corridor.
   

4. Another Big Change For the Palace Playland Fireworks (949whom.com) — Scarborough food lovers get a bonus in this update about Palace Playland’s weekly fireworks in Old Orchard Beach, which have shifted again to a 9:20 p.m. start. Alongside the new showtime, the piece highlights the 10 most popular Scarborough restaurants on Yelp, giving locals ideas for where to eat before or after a beach night.
   

5. Vacationing firefighters help save two people from burning building in Scarborough (wgme.com) — Two vacationing firefighters from Connecticut helped rescue two sleeping adults from a house fire on Sea Meadows Lane in Scarborough on Tuesday afternoon, then worked to contain the flames until local crews arrived. Scarborough Fire Department reports no civilian injuries, though one firefighter was briefly hospitalized and released, and investigators say the blaze was accidental.
   

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  • Cabela's posted a job opening for BOSS Fulfillment Outfitter in Scarborough. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Scarborough, Maine in Scarborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scarborough here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: ‘Ell if I know. (Thank you KYLE B. for sending it in!)
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