Author Archives: Don Taylor

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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Updates April 2026

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Don Taylor

Library > Places > Businesses > Hotels, Motels, & Inns Atlantic House (est. 1850) by Enoch Nutter – Demolished May 1987 Atlantic House Clippings and an Article from the Estate of Harry H. Hughes, Jr. Links > Books Available Online: … Continue reading →

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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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