Category Archives: Things

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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Updates October 2026

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Don Taylor

Library>Videos October 4, 2026 – Added “Clipper Ships of Maine” presented by Seth Goldstein. Clipper ships are widely considered the fastest and most beautiful commercial sailing vessels ever built. Many of these ships were built right here in Maine. The … Continue reading →

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Why Was Superintendent Heald There? The Story Behind a 1922 School Photo

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Don Taylor

A 1922 photograph of North Scarborough School reveals a surprisingly transformed building — new portico, new windows, and a visiting superintendent. Town reports unlock the mystery: this little schoolhouse at Coal Kiln Corners was the first in Scarborough to meet Maine’s new state standards for elementary schools. Continue reading →

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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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