The Maine POPS Concert Band team, In the Key of 'Bee' earned top honors in the 9th Annual Trivia Bee, plus also trophies for Best Team Name. Congratulations, 2016 champs: Vicki Swerdlow, Rachel Taylor, Christina Campion, and Rachel Taylor!

The Scarborough Library's team, Mind Blowing Intelli-gents, Celeste Shinay, Jeff Ertman, and Tom Corbett, took home the Most Enthusiastic Supporters award, while the Fire Department's team, the Fire Bees, with Mike Thurlow, Julie Sanford, and Jim Butler, were awarded Best Team Costume.

Twenty teams competed for top honors and bragging rights during another fun, funny, and free-spirited evening at Camp Ketcha to benefit Project GRACE's mission. We are grateful for all who came out to test their wits, cheer their teams, and lend a hand to make this year's Trivia Bee a success. We are grateful to all our sponsors, who make it possible for us to help our neighbors. Thank you, all!  >>MORE

Save the date for next year's bee, the 10th Annual Trivia Bee on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

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Home Weatherization Assistance from Project GRACE
Finding out about resources to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient is your first step toward saving energy AND money this winter, and possibly for years to come. Efficiency Maine has many programs, from rebates to loans to energy assessments. Learn more at www.efficiencymaine.com or call 1-866-376-2463. If you are a Scarborough resident, own your own home, and are considering an Efficiency Maine energy audit, but can’t afford the homeowner fees, contact Project GRACE for an application for assistance. The USDA also has loans for very low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes, including grants to elderly homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. Visit www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services to learn more.

LIHEAP Accepting Applications for Fuel Assistance
Now is the time to plan for paying for those heating bills that are sure to come with the first snowflakes. Check out the LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) managed by Opportunity Alliance. Don't wait until the cold weather is here: call today to set up an intake appointment (553-5800 or 553-5900).