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Articles Rum Running in Scarborough – 1925 A look back at Prohibition-era Scarborough, when resident Ralph Woodward had his car seized for rum running. A 1925 Portland Press Herald article reveals how the national struggle over alcohol even reached Scarborough. … Continue reading →

Library – Education – Grammar Schools Dunstan Class of 1940 – Dunstan Class Photo – 15 November 1939. Library – Middle Room – Tax Valuation Books Our thanks to the Prouts Neck Historical Society for their work digitizing many of … Continue reading →

The Scarborough Historical Society is undertaking a meaningful project to remember and honor the men, women, and children who lived and died at Scarborough’s Town Farm—also referred to as the Poor Farm and the Alms House. Many of these townspeople … Continue reading →

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Library Middle Room Tax Valuation Books “Explore the Scarborough Valuation Books to uncover property and personal wealth details of residents and non-residents from Scarborough’s past. A valuable genealogy and local history resource, fully indexed for easy searching; many of the … Continue reading →