Category Archives: People

Biographies of the People of Scarborough.

The McCullum (Hunnewell) House: Scarborough’s Red House and Its Legacy

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Don Taylor

Sitting at the triangle of Black Point Rd, Winnocks Neck Rd, and Old County Rd, the historic McCullum (Hunnewell) House—also known as the “Red House”—holds a special place in the town’s story. Believed to be one of the oldest houses … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Farewell: A Glimpse into Civil War Anxieties

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Don Taylor

2024.12.04b On November 29, 1862, John Hale, a soldier in the Union Army, penned a letter to his friend Thomas. Hale, a member of Company H, 50th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, was stationed at Major General Banks’ Headquarters in New York, … Continue reading →

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ME H&GR at Internet Archive. 

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Don Taylor

Interested in Scarborough History or your Maine Ancestors? The Maine Historical And Genealogical Recorder is a treasure trove of information about the King family (Dunstan), Births, Marriages, and Deaths of members of the First Congregational Church (Black Point), early Scarborough … Continue reading →

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Pages Updated – February 2025

Posted on March 1, 2025 by scarbo7_wp

Library | Videos Scarborough Audubon Center by Linda Woodward This program dives into the exciting world of the Scarborough marsh, looking at animals, people, and how the land has changed. It examines how humans have used the marsh and how … Continue reading →

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Pages Updated – December 2024

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Don Taylor

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Don Taylor Library | People | Organizations Lions Club Scarborough Lions Club presents – “School Daze” – 1949 Library | Places | Businesses Restaurants Valle’s Steak House (Dunstan) – Menu c. 1959

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