Category Archives: Dunstan

World War I Memorial Dedication, AmVets’ Hall (circa 1931)

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Don Taylor

A circa-1931 snapshot capturing the unveiling of Scarborough’s WWI memorial stone at the AmVets’ Hall (Sullivan Scamman Post) in Dunstan — its original location before the 1963 move next to the Civil War monument, and its present home at Monument Park. Pictured, backs turned, are veterans Harry E. Welch and Ralph D. Sargent, alongside Rev. Rensel Colby. Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of the Southgate House in Dunstan Village

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Don Taylor

The Southgate House has been a landmark of Dunstan Village, Scarborough, Maine, since the early 1800s. Built around 1805–1810 by members of the Southgate family, the house served as an inn and tavern for travelers along the Portland Road—today’s U.S. … Continue reading →

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Knight’s Furniture: A Dunstan Village Landmark

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Don Taylor

Knight’s Furniture was once a beloved family-run business at the heart of Dunstan Village in Scarborough, Maine. Located on U.S. Route 1, the store served generations of local families with quality furniture and home goods, all within a converted barn … Continue reading →

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Dunstan School – 3rd Grade – 1938

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Don Taylor

Back Row: Malcolm Dodge, Gilmore Rounds, Charlie Burnham, Melvin Williams, Mike Woods, Doug Goodrich, Jim Leary, George Merrill, Dana MorrisMiddle Row: Mary Ferrelli, June Skillings, Audrey David, Norma Eaton, Mattie Brooks, Mary StoverFront Row: Brya Morris, Dottie Grant, Alice Ferrelli, … Continue reading →

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Updates October 2022

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Don Taylor

In October 2022, the following items were added to the website: Organizations 12th Maine Regiment (Civil War) Twenty-seventh Reunion of the 12th  Maine Regiment – Dunstan, 10 September 1908. I added a photo of the West Scarborough Methodist Church (circa 1928). … Continue reading →

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