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Welcome to Scarborough
Welcome to the Town of Scarborough, Maine, a vibrant place to live, work, and recreate for all ages. Scarborough was incorporated in 1658 and has grown into a robust community with a diverse mix of businesses, neighborhoods, and prominent natural landscapes. In fact, Scarborough Marsh is the largest contiguous tidal marsh in Maine. At the Town of Scarborough, we're committed to serving you. Use this website for more information on events, employment, elections, budget and finances, meeting minutes and agendas, and more.
Scarborough Town News & Events
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![Summer Photo Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687895292/scarboroughmaineorg/at5qlt00t3uph6pv4rcv/OutdoorPhotoContest2023_Graphic-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687895292/scarboroughmaineorg/at5qlt00t3uph6pv4rcv/OutdoorPhotoContest2023_Graphic-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687895292/scarboroughmaineorg/at5qlt00t3uph6pv4rcv/OutdoorPhotoContest2023_Graphic-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1687895292/scarboroughmaineorg/at5qlt00t3uph6pv4rcv/OutdoorPhotoContest2023_Graphic-2.png","width":1001}])
Outdoors is the place to be this summer in Scarborough—its parks, nature preserves, and beaches provide the perfect setting for the season. We want to see the photos you capture this season! Enter them into our photo contest for a chance to win a gift card to a local business.
![Eastern Trail Construction Begins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752089167/scarboroughmaineorg/cqrklmet91jz2ymb7k7h/IMG_4715.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752089167/scarboroughmaineorg/cqrklmet91jz2ymb7k7h/IMG_4715.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752089167/scarboroughmaineorg/cqrklmet91jz2ymb7k7h/IMG_4715.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752089167/scarboroughmaineorg/cqrklmet91jz2ymb7k7h/IMG_4715.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752089167/scarboroughmaineorg/cqrklmet91jz2ymb7k7h/IMG_4715.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1752089167/scarboroughmaineorg/cqrklmet91jz2ymb7k7h/IMG_4715.jpg","width":2200}])
Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Close the Gap project in Scarborough! The project is aimed at connecting the trail's current end off Eastern Road to Wainwright Sports Complex (South Portland) with a 1.6 mile trail.
![July 15: Council Corner Live on Housing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751573702/scarboroughmaineorg/or5lr72hhnqk5abso00w/CouncilCornerLive7-2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751573702/scarboroughmaineorg/or5lr72hhnqk5abso00w/CouncilCornerLive7-2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751573702/scarboroughmaineorg/or5lr72hhnqk5abso00w/CouncilCornerLive7-2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751573702/scarboroughmaineorg/or5lr72hhnqk5abso00w/CouncilCornerLive7-2025.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751573702/scarboroughmaineorg/or5lr72hhnqk5abso00w/CouncilCornerLive7-2025.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751573702/scarboroughmaineorg/or5lr72hhnqk5abso00w/CouncilCornerLive7-2025.png","width":2200}])
Join us for Council Corner LIVE, a two-way conversation and a chance for you to get to know your councilors and talk with them candidly about hot topic issues in town. This next Council Corner Live topic is to reflect on housing affordability and the goals for Scarborough.
![July 1, 2025 Town Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707149032/scarboroughmaineorg/yamuscgshq9qe6vbybsn/NewsletterHeader-Cropped.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707149032/scarboroughmaineorg/yamuscgshq9qe6vbybsn/NewsletterHeader-Cropped.png","width":458}])
Happy peak summer! July brings along a number of events, updates, and ways to connect with fellow community members. Kick off the month with Fourth of July celebrations, then gear up for some free Park & Rec Month programs thanks to Scarborough Community Services, and evening concerts in Memorial Park. Read on for more updates, then unplug for the holiday weekend.
![July Road Work (Maine DOT)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751313666/scarboroughmaineorg/n3s6pozarlffzx0ceo3o/RoadWorkNotice-smaller.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751313666/scarboroughmaineorg/n3s6pozarlffzx0ceo3o/RoadWorkNotice-smaller.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751313666/scarboroughmaineorg/n3s6pozarlffzx0ceo3o/RoadWorkNotice-smaller.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751313666/scarboroughmaineorg/n3s6pozarlffzx0ceo3o/RoadWorkNotice-smaller.png","width":1000}])
Please be aware of paving on Saco Street and Spring Street in early July. Both projects are being conducted by the Maine DOT.
Outdoors is the place to be this summer in Scarborough—its parks, nature preserves, and beaches provide the perfect setting for the season. We want to see the photos you capture this season! Enter them into our photo contest for a chance to win a gift card to a local business.
Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Close the Gap project in Scarborough! The project is aimed at connecting the trail's current end off Eastern Road to Wainwright Sports Complex (South Portland) with a 1.6 mile trail.
Join us for Council Corner LIVE, a two-way conversation and a chance for you to get to know your councilors and talk with them candidly about hot topic issues in town. This next Council Corner Live topic is to reflect on housing affordability and the goals for Scarborough.
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