Monthly Archives: May 2026

From Solar Noon to Standard Time: Scarborough’s Adjustment to a New Clock

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor I was recently asked, “When did Scarborough made the transition from local solar time to mean time?“ When the Eastern Railroad reached Scarborough in 1842, it did more than connect the town to Portland and Boston—it quietly … Continue reading →

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Faces from the Past: Coal Kiln Corners School Students, circa 1920.

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Don Taylor

Scarborough, Maine – Circa 1920SHS Photo Collection #2014.17.02By Don Taylor The Scarborough Historical Society holds many photographs of Scarborough’s early schools. These images preserve not only the buildings but also the students and teachers who formed the heart of those … Continue reading →

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