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

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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Scarborough History Overview

By Don Taylor Scarborough, Maine, located along the southern coast of Cumberland County about seven miles south of Portland, is one of the earliest English settlements in the region. With a landscape shaped by rivers, marshes, and a long stretch … Continue reading

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