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Faces From the Past: Five Scarborough High Students, Class of 1931

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Don Taylor

Berry, Grant, Lothrop, Milliken, & Plummer SHS Graduation Photos#2026.03.11, .12, .13, .16, & .17By Don Taylor The Scarborough Historical Society holds many photos of Scarborough Students. To preserve these important photos, they have been digitized and are shared here. But, … Continue reading →

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Updates – March 2026

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Don Taylor

Calendar Special Event Dedication Ceremony – Pauper Grave MarkerDunstan Cemetery, Scarborough, MaineMay 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM Businesses Hotels, Motels, & Inns Atlantic House Brochure – Atlantic House, large 17″ x 11″Menu – Atlantic House Wine List & Luncheon MenuClippings … Continue reading →

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Scarborough History Overview

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor Scarborough, Maine, located along the southern coast of Cumberland County about seven miles south of Portland, is one of the earliest English settlements in the region. With a landscape shaped by rivers, marshes, and a long stretch … Continue reading →

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Updates – February 2026

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Don Taylor

Education High Schools – The New High School – 1927 Class of 1931 Commencement Program – SHS – Class of 1931.

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January 2026 Presentation Now Available

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Don Taylor

“‘Nimrod the Scarboro Slave’ and Other Stories about Slavery in Maine” by Eben Miller Recorded January 4, 2026, at the Scarborough Historical Society’s monthly meeting, “‘Nimrod the Scarboro Slave’ and Other Stories about Slavery in Maine.” Presented by Eben Miller, … Continue reading →

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Faces From the Past: Five Scarborough High Students, Class of 1931

Updates – March 2026

Scarborough History Overview

Updates – February 2026

January 2026 Presentation Now Available

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