Category Archives: Beech Ridge School

Beech Ridge Schoolhouse Restoration Update (January 2021)

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Karlene Osborne

Beech Ridge School Committee The Beech Ridge Schoolhouse Committee, with the approval of the Scarborough Historical Society Board of Directors, has approved the reconstruction of the school rear addition. The work is to be done by Robbie Alden of Alden … Continue reading →

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BEECH RIDGE SCHOOL RESTORATION UPDATE

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mark Matteau

BY MARK MATTEAU Work on Beech Ridge School is progressing. Pressure-treated sill plates have been installed for the brick masonry foundation façade, which has been completed. The masonry façade is in keeping with the original brick foundation in appearance and … Continue reading →

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY AWARDED GRANT

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Karlene Osborne

BY KARLENE OSBORNE Scarborough Historical Society has been awarded a grant of $5,000 by the Directors of the Maine Community Foundation to be used toward the restoration of Beech Ridge School. The Society needs to raise $5,000 in order to … Continue reading →

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Beech Ridge School Update (June 2020)

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Mark Matteau

By Mark Matteau As you can see in these photos, progress is being made on the schoolhouse. Construction to reinforce the main hall and floor systems along with sill work is underway. Future work includes framing out the rear addition … Continue reading →

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Beech Ridge School Update

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Rodney Laughton

By Rodney Laughton With the schoolhouse on its new foundation, plans were to begin structural restoration this spring. The viral pandemic has set those plans back a bit. However, in February, Robbie Alden of Alden Joinery was able to spend … Continue reading →

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