Maine Memory Network

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Meet the Team

"Meet the Team The Scarborough MCHP team consists of the Scarborough Historical Society, the Scarborough Middle School, and the Scarborough Public…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering Protection of clams in the Town of Scarborough, 1853Scarborough Historical Society & Museum By 1880…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 3 of 4

"… Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering Lobster Fishing The first recorded lobster catch was in 1605 when crew from the Archangel, captained by…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"Transportation Through the Years Trolleys: The Electrics Come to Town Open Air Trolley, Scarborough, ca."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 3 of 4

"Transportation Through the Years Air Meet at Portland Airport in Scarborough, 1928Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Aviation: When…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4

"Transportation Through the Years John Meeker's Ford, Scarborough Beach, ca. 1903Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Automobiles & Fire…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Public Library

"Scarborough Public Library Kathy Amoroso (L), MHS Director of Digital Projects, and Celeste Shinay (R), Scarborough Public Library Representative…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Welcome

"Welcome Scarborough Marsh X Whether a resident of our community, a seasonal visitor, an educator, or a curious "virtual traveler," we invite…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 3 of 4

"Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" Site of Scarborough Marsh Audubon CenterScarborough Historical Society & Museum Realizing that this…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 1 of 4

"… Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" aerial view of marsh X Text by Bruce Thurlow Images from Scarborough Historical Society, Bruce…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Educator Resources

"Educator Resources X Resources and activities for educators that are tied to the following exhibits: Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass"…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Historical Society

"Scarborough Historical Society (L to R) Bruce Thurlow, Mary Pickard and Flo Maguire, Scarborough Historical Society Representatives X Bruce…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarbrough Middle School

"Scarbrough Middle School Jessica Kelly (L) and Middle School students X Jessica Kelly, Gifted and Talented Educational Services (GATES) teacher…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time Extra Curricular Danielle, grade 6 Scarborough High School Track Team, 1921Scarborough Historical…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 3 of 4

"A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time Graduation Kristen, grade 7 Scarborough High School Graduation Program, June 16, 1893Scarborough…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time The school system in Scarborough has seen many changes over the past 352 years."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4

"A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time Flags Jess, grade 7 Coal Kiln School, Scarborough, ca. 1900Scarborough Historical Society & Museum…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Explore the Exhibits

"Explore the Exhibits We invite you to learn more about Scarborough's rich history through these interactive exhibits."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 4 of 4

"Historical Overview The Twenty-First Century Scarborough Professional Gateway located on Haigis Parkway X Residential and commercial growth…"

Tate House Museum

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Along the Waterfront

"The most common themes were information about ships in harbor, what the longshoremen were working on, and notable large fish that were caught."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Wiscasset's Arctic Connection

"… it was away "from the hubbub of the city" and ships could easily be loaded there. He chose the town as the departure port on many of his voyages to…"

South Portland Historical Society

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Allies & Allegiance: Military comradery at the Centennial, 1920

"… festival, visiting dignitaries, and international ships in port. The extremely popular “Indian Village,” hosted by members by members of the…"