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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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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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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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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From the Ephemera: The Clams of Scarborough

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Linda Snow-McLoon

By Linda McLoon with assistance from Rodney Laughton The Clams of Scarborough “You may sing of your Providence oysters, Or boast of your roasted spring lamb, But there’s no dish or compound that ever was cooked, That comes up to … Continue reading →

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

Faces from the Past: Coal Kiln Corners School Students, circa 1920.

Updates – March 2026

A Glimpse of the Southgate House in Dunstan Village

From the Ephemera: The Clams of Scarborough

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