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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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Updates November 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Don Taylor

Articles/Posts Preserving History:The Blue Point Church Bell Finds a New Home The historic bell from the 1878 Blue Point Congregational Church has been restored and relocated beside Alger Hall. Thanks to Eagle Scout Ben Kildow’s leadership, the bell now rests … Continue reading →

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Rum Running in Scarborough – 1925

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Don Taylor

A look back at Prohibition-era Scarborough, when local resident Ralph Woodward had his car seized for rum running. A 1925 Portland Press Herald article reveals how the national struggle over alcohol reached even Maine’s quiet coastal towns. 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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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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