The start of a new school year has arrived and Fall is approaching! Road work, Council decision-making, and community events all continue into the coming season. Read on for more insight on these topics, as well as for information on our new tax rate and getting signed up for some fun fall programs! We hope you find our newsletters to be a helpful source of Town news, and a launching point to our website to dive deeper into your areas of interest, meeting minutes, and more.

Town Offices are closed today, Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Trash pickup remains on schedule.

Labor Day Week Trash Collection (No Changes)

Trash collection will remain on schedule for Labor Day week, September 1-5, 2025. Questions? Contact our Public Works department at pwinfo@scarboroughmaine.org or 207.730.4400.

2025-26 Tax Rate Set

Tax bills to be mailed soon

The 2025-2026 property tax rate has been set by the Town Assessor, committed in August 2025. The Town of Scarborough’s new tax rate is now set at $11.33 per $1,000 of property value for the 2026 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The new rate applies to the taxes due on October 15, 2025 and March 16, 2026. Fall tax bills will be sent out later this week.

About the Fiscal Year 2026 Process

The new tax rate is up $0.40 from the prior rate of $10.93. This 3.66% increase from last year remains lower than the 3.75% increase that was projected at the time of budget approval in May; this is primarily due to greater-than-estimated value resulting from new construction and development in Town. The total Town-wide assessed value of all taxable real and personal property is $7,969,935,900, an increase of $148,482,600 over the prior year. 

Pay your property taxes online, by mail, or by coming into our Revenue Office (main floor to the right of the entrance) during business hours.

How Do We Calculate the Tax Rate?

The tax rate is determined by taking the total Tax Levy (combined municipal, school, and county budgets minus all revenues) and dividing it by the total Taxable Valuation. In short, Tax Levy/Taxable Valuation = Tax Rate.

Part of finalizing the total taxable valuation entails the Assessing department reviewing properties each year as of April 1st, the state-mandated assessment date, for any changes prior to finalizing assessments. 2025 assessments and property details will be available on our online database in the next couple of weeks.

What is My Annual Tax Bill?

The annual tax bill for each property is calculated by multiplying the taxable value (assessed value, less exemptions) by the tax rate. For example, a home assessed at $600,000, with a 25,000 homestead exemption, would owe $6,515 in property taxes for fiscal year 2025-2026 (575,000 x 0.01133 = $6,514.75), a $230 increase from last year.  

Property owners are always welcome to review their property information and reach out to our Assessing department with any questions. Contact us at (207) 730-4060, email ncloutier@scarboroughmaine.org, or visit our office on the lower level of Town Hall.

Visit the Assessing page for additional information, including the FY26 Tax Commitment Report and 2025-26 Assessor's Report to Town Council.

Vote for the Winners: Summer Photo Contest

'Like' your top picks on Facebook!

This was a very well documented summer for Scarborough! We received over 150 submissions to our "Summer Outdoors" photo contest in categories ranging from beaches to wildlife. 

Now it's time to VOTE! 'Like' your favorites in the Facebook photo album from now through September 10. No limit to how many likes you give out—spread the compliments! The photo with the most Likes in each category will be announced in our September 15th newsletter and win a local prize. Thanks to Cafe Luna, The Dairy Corner, El Rayo, and Dunstan Tap & Table for the prizes!

Check out some of these eye-catching entries...

"Jumping Sturgeon Photobombing American Oystercatchers" by Walter Brooks

"Sunset Walk From Pine Point" by Marissa Miller Bennett

"Pine Point" by Ken Sabatini

Road Project Updates Around Town

Scottow Hill Road Remains Closed

Scottow Hill Road was closed in late May due to culvert failures and has remained closed through the summer due to construction limitations. Construction activities that take place within tidal waters in Maine are carefully regulated to protect sensitive habitats and species. The approved construction window for the Scottow Hill Road project is November 8 through April 9 because of its close proximity to the marsh, which is tidal and home to protected species and significant habitat. Limiting work to the colder months reduces potential impacts on wildlife during their active and breeding seasons. A waiver or exemption from these regulations is not possible.

Town staff are using this time before the construction window opens to evaluate multiple options for this project. One option is to replace the failed culverts in compliance with today’s regulations to improve long term resilience. They are also considering culvert removal to restore Beaver Brook to its natural condition, which would require permanent road closure. The Scottow Hill Road culvert crossing prevents tidewaters from moving freely upstream and as a result, will likely become more prone to roadway flooding in the future and necessitate reoccurring investments in this crossing. Removing the crossing and restoring the stream aligns with the Town's Vulnerability Assessment and helps support the long term health of Scarborough Marsh. Staff are reviewing both options with consideration for cost and potential impact, and will present them to the Town Council and the public for review and input.

Mussey/Payne Road Intersection

Road work will be conducted to prepare the intersection of Mussey/Payne Road before traffic signals can be installed. Construction will begin on September 8 and is expected to cause traffic delays. The signals will be installed in 2026.

Gorham/Payne Road Intersection

A median will be installed on Gorham Road at Payne Road near the Hannaford to address traffic safety issues. The work is expected to cause traffic delays—avoid this area if possible.

Mitchell Hill Road Detour

Commuters of Mitchell Hill Road may have recently noticed detour signs being installed. This is for a MaineDOT project that will begin on Tuesday, September 2. Mitchell Hill Road will be closed at the Gorham/Scarborough town line for up to 45 days (a detour will re-route traffic around the work area).

Holmes Road Work 

In a few weeks, roadwork will conducted at 70 Holmes Road, the site of the former Beech Ridge Speedway (now FedEx) to add a left turn lane into the FedEx facility. It is expected to take 3 weeks. Following this, work will be conducted at the intersection of Payne Road and Holmes Road to extend the left turn on Payne Road and extend the lanes on Holmes Road to allow for trucks turning. This work will be done at night and take around two weeks.

Spurwink Road Work

Starting Tuesday, September 2, MaineDOT will be conducting bridge surface replacement on the Spurwink Bridge over the Spurwink River, on Spurwink Rd./Bowery Beach Rd./State Route 77 (Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth town line). The area will be reduced to one lane traffic through October with one-way alternating traffic controlled with temporary traffic signals. Expect delays.

Phase II of the ongoing Town of Scarborough Spurwink Road project (Pleasant Hill Road to the Cape Elizabeth town line) will go out to bid this fall with construction expected to occur in Spring 2026. It will address road alignment, bike/pedestrian amenity improvements, dangerous curves, and road surface and drainage issues.

Last Chance: Nomination Papers to Run Due by Sept 3

Nomination papers are available for the following seats, due by close of business on Wednesday, September 3:

• Town Council: 2 seats, 3-year term

• Sanitary District: 2 seats, 3-year term 

• Board of Education: 1 seat, to fill a vacancy created by Alissa K. Peterson with a term to expire 2027

For questions, contact the Clerk's office at (207) 730-4020.

Candidates Night is October 7

Save the date for Candidates Night for the November Election, which will be held on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:15pm for the Sanitary District, BOE, and Town Council. Moderator Kevin Freeman will introduce candidates and have them give opening statements and answer a series of questions. It will be in Council Chambers at Town Hall and recorded.

Register for Fall Programs

Fall is just around the corner! Check out our Fall 2025 Brochure for upcoming Active Adult, Teen, and Youth programs.

✨Some Highlights:

Happiness Habits (Ages 55+), Free 1-hour program held Mondays Oct 20-Nov 24

Tastes of Maine Trip (Ages 55+), $25 wine tasting and lunch (not included) on Sept 26

Intro to Archery (18+), $135 Monday evening sessions

Disc Golf League (18+), $10 + weekly green fee for 6 weeks

Teen Pickleball (Ages 12-17), $100 Mondays through September

Tennis in the Park (Grades 1-8), $90 Saturdays Sept 6-Oct 11

Mini Kicks Soccer (Ages 3-5), $60 Saturdays Sept 13-Oct 4

See the full brochure for all programs and instructions for registering

Sign up for the Community Services newsletter to receive updates on local programs, events, ticket sales, trips, and resources designed to support and enrich our vibrant community.

Fire Department Expands Emergency Medical Services

In the last newsletter we shared that the Scarborough Fire Department is hiring eight (8) new, full-time Firefighter/EMS positions to our staff. The new staffing allows us to add a third 24/7 ambulance, which will increase our ability to provide the highest quality emergency medical response that our community has come to expect. Hear more from Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Duross in this announcement video!

September 3: Tree City Workshop

Preceding this week's Town Council meeting there will be a Tree City USA workshop on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:00pm (regular Council meeting starts at 7:00pm). View on YouTube (on 9/3).

Earlier this year the Town Council defined a goal to “develop and implement environmental protection and climate change initiatives that protect our environment and enhance our resiliency.” As an actionable task they requested that the Town explore a “Tree City” initiative and discuss the creation of a tree board.

Tree City USA is an Arbor Day Foundation program that recognizes towns and cities across the county that meet set standards on community tree management. The four qualifying criteria for Tree City USA are to have: 

1. Tree board or department
2. Community tree ordinance
3. Community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita
4. Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

There are currently 20 communities in Maine already participating. This week’s workshop will give an overview of the program and generate discussion around the process and next steps to reach this designation.

Ordinance Committee Meeting on Short Term Rentals

The Town of Scarborough is considering a Short-Term Rental Ordinance to track and regulate short term rentals. In September 2023, the Ordinance Committee began the process of understanding what other communities are doing, what is effective, what if anything should be done and how big is the issue locally. Staff are now at the final steps in presenting a draft Registration ordinance to the Ordinance Committee for review in their September 10 meeting. The proposed draft requires annual registration and includes self verification for safety standards and Good Neighbor Ordinance acknowledgement. 

September 13: Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Safely dispose of your household hazardous waste on Saturday, September 13 from 8:00am-Noon at Biddeford Public Works, 371 Hill Street. This is the last of the three events for the summer.

Scarborough Public Works has coordinated these collaborative, multi-town opportunities to safely dispose of your household hazardous waste materials. This is a free service to residents of Scarborough, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Biddeford (proof of residency is required).

View the full flyer with acceptable materials. Contact pwinfo@scarboroughmaine.org or (207) 730-4400 with questions.

Apply by October: Senior Property Tax Assistance

The Senior Property Tax Assistance Program applications are due by October 15th. The program is one of multiple forms of tax relief that Town of Scarborough has for residents looking for assistance with their property taxes. If your annual property tax burden exceeds 5% of household Adjusted Gross Income, you may be eligible for a return of up to $1,000 at the end of the year. For residents who rent, including owners of properties within a Manufactured Home Park, rent paid is considered part of your property tax burden.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicant is age 62 or older as of the application deadline

2. Applicant has been a Scarborough resident for at least 10 consecutive years as of October 15, 2025

3. Federal Adjusted Gross Income (household) does not exceed $60,000

Applications for the Property Tax Assistance Program are available online or in the Assessing Office. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2025.

When you submit your application, we will need to see identification and proof of income, either in the form of your 2024 Tax Return or your 2024 Year-End Social Security Benefit Statement, if you don’t file taxes. If you rent, we will also need a statement of rent paid between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Please contact the Assessing office at (207) 730-4060 or visit our office on the lower level of Town Hall if you have any questions.

School Project on the November Ballot

Referendum Question 1: The school project referendum questions asks if voters approve a total cost of up to $129.85 million for the following K-8 school renovations:

• Replace Eight Corners School (K-2) with a new school on the existing site, to accommodate up to 380 students.

• Renovate and put addition on Blue Point School (K-2), to accommodate up to 232 students and eliminate portables.

• Renovate and put addition on Pleasant Hill School (K-2), to accommodate up to 224 students and eliminate portables.

• Put small addition on Wentworth School (3-5), to accommodate anticipated increased enrollment beginning in 2031-32.

• Renovate and put addition on Middle School (6-8), to accommodate current population in the building, eliminate portables, and enlarge the undersized cafeteria.

Referendum Question 2: A second referendum question asks for a further addition to the Middle School to accommodate increased enrollment expected in 2024, with a total project cost of up to $10M (contingent on the first question passing).

As Scarborough’s families head into a new school year, the District and School Building Communications Committee have been hard at work answering questions from the community and putting together resources for those who want to know more about the proposed K-8 Schools Solution heading to voters this November. The project informational website has gotten some significant updates and we invite you to check them out and share them with your fellow community members! 

What is the K-8 Schools Solution? View the Project Overview Flyer

What are the plans for each of the K-8 Schools? Visit the updated About the Project webpage, with tabs for all the K-8 schools

Where can I get answers to my questions about the project? Visit the updated Frequently Asked Questions webpage, with tabs for different topics 

How will this project impact my tax bill? Use the Town’s Tax Impact Calculator

November Election: Request an Absentee Ballot

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. If you plan to vote prior to election day or want to avoid the lines, it's time to request an absentee ballot.

Request an absentee ballot by completing an Application for an Absentee Ballot. Please print and complete the form, then mail it to the Scarborough Town Clerk's Office at P.O. Box 360, Scarborough, ME 04070-0360 or fill out the e‑form request. Absentee ballots will be mailed when they are available in early October.

For further information on Absentee Voting and Voter Registration, please contact the Scarborough Town Clerk's Office at 730-4020.

Flood Vulnerability Neighborhood Meetings

The Town is in the final stages of a Vulnerability Assessment to identify Scarborough's coastal flooding risks and develop adaptation strategies. They have scheduled meetings this September with the Higgins Beach and Pine Point communities to review the results. They will review current and future flooding scenarios and discuss recommendations for how the Town may adapt to sea level rise.

Higgins Beach 

September 4, 6:00-7:30pm

Higgins Beach Association Clubhouse, 49 Greenwood Ave

Zoom

Pine Point

September 9, 6:00-7:30pm

Pine Point Fire Station, 12 King Street

Zoom

View the Interactive Maps

The results of the Vulnerability Assessment are presented as an interactive StoryMap. The map shows the data used or collected through the assessment process, highlights vulnerable areas in Scarborough, and will suggest adaptation strategies that may be implemented to make Scarborough more resilient to flooding.

More information is available in the What’s Happening section of the Town’s website. 

Community Survey Launches This Fall

The Town of Scarborough is launching a town-wide community survey this September to seek feedback from residents. The statistically valid survey covers questions regarding satisfaction with town services and the direction the community is headed. The timeline is consistent with the two-year cadence that the Town has sought out to seek feedback from residents since the 2021 survey was launched. The Town uses this information to set council goals and inform projects/initiatives. Stay tuned for details!

October 5: Sustainable Scarborough Day

The Town of Scarborough is hosting its third annual Sustainable Scarborough Day on Sunday, October 5, bringing together everyone from the environmentally conscious to the eco-curious for a day of learning and fun. The event will be held from 10:00am-2:00pm at Wentworth School, 20 Quentin Drive on the municipal/school campus. This is a family friendly event with activities for all ages! Come learn about electric vehicles, native plants for your garden, reducing household waste, and more.

How It Started

The idea for Sustainable Scarborough Day came about in 2022. It was sparked by the Sustainability Committee and Conservation Commission as a way to educate community members about the efficiency incentives available as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. “We hope residents find this day informative and return home with useful low-cost next steps that will reduce household expenses and lead the way to a more sustainable community,” says Rick Meinking, Sustainability Committee chair.

Are you a vendor who would like to participate? We still have room! Contact Sustainability Manager Jami Fitch at jfitch@scarboroughmaine.org.

NEW Online School Events Calendar

Hey, Scarborough High School fans—get ready for a school year full of energy, talent and school spirit! Our high school athletes and club members are bringing their A-game, and they want YOU there to cheer them on! From thrilling matchups on the field to inspiring performances from our incredible student clubs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a fan of football or theater, your support helps build pride, connection and community. 

Visit our new events page to explore all the exciting ways to support Scarborough. Rally your friends, wear your school colors with pride and join the celebration. Let’s go Storm—Scarborough strong!

Council Corner: Preserving the Town We All Love

By Jon Anderson, Town Council

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Scarborough Town Council.

With Labor Day approaching, it’s almost the unofficial end of summer. One of my highlights was attending Summerfest. It’s one of the few times our community gathers to engage with each other, eat great food and enjoy this wonderful Town we are blessed to call home. It was a great addition this year to see all our future leaders and business owners participate in the 1st Children’s Entrepreneur Market! I want to give a shoutout to Nick Cliche, Nicole Hall and everyone in Town who made this event a huge success.

I spoke to many residents at Summerfest and asked two questions - 1) What do you love about Scarborough? and 2) What concerns do you have? Our neighbors beamed with joy as they talked about our beaches, the services available in town, how safe they feel, our great schools and so much more. When I asked about concerns there were a few specific things - lifeguards at the beaches, fixing the traffic light near Lois *ahmm Tom*, better playgrounds, more fast food restaurants and more. I further asked “What do you think about the growth in Town”? In general the message was they would like to see more done to manage growth to make sure we don’t lose what they all love.  

I asked a few of our neighbors how long they’ve lived in Scarborough and it ranged from all their lives to one individual who just moved here 3 months ago! One neighbor has lived here for ~4 years and when I asked her where she came from, she got visibly uncomfortable and said “Boston…I’m one of THEM”. She is not “one of them”, she is “one of US” and I am so glad her family is here to be a part of our wonderful community. I know how she feels. I used to feel like I was wearing a scarlet letter on my chest because I was from away. But I’ve learned to be both a proud Scarborough resident and thankful for the experiences that ultimately brought me here.  

I’m originally from Northern Virginia and I’ll never forget the day I decided it was time to leave. It was a freezing wintery day in February 2016. We lived 20 miles outside of DC in a small unrenovated townhome built in the 1970s that we could afford. It had recently been infested by rats and needed to be remediated for mold several times. That morning, I drove 20 minutes in the dark to the metro station while my family slept, hoping I would be home to see them before bedtime. I stood on the metro platform for 30 minutes waiting for a delayed train due to construction. Everyone around me looked so miserable. I stood for 40 minutes on the crowded train and walked another 15 minutes to my office. Time wasted away! After doing this for nearly a decade, I decided that wasn’t the way life should be and we decided to pack our bags and move to Maine where my wife is originally from. Scarborough has been so welcoming and I have not regretted the move a single day, especially with my now 12 minute commute. While Scarborough will never be Northern Virginia or Saugus MA, we must continue to guide changes to preserve it as best we can to keep it the amazing community we all love and cherish. 

The pace of growth is a concern for many. The frustration is palpable as witnessed at our recent public hearing and all the emails we received on the Dunstan TIF. I too felt the gut punch when I saw the trees cleared at Eight Corners, but I took solace in knowing that 37 of 57 acres were preserved and transferred to the Land Trust. I too drive in the Downs from time to time. I respect our friendly neighbors who find it a great place to call home even though it’s not for me. For people who have lived here their whole lives, the changes you have seen must be overwhelming. For those who more recently moved here to improve your quality of life, I understand the desire to freeze it in time. Many of us love the Marsh and our natural environment and want to conserve it. I also understand residents who embrace and look forward to change, wanting more commercial places to visit or feel a moral obligation to support diverse housing options. I know there are also land owners who want to maximize the value of their land to support their retirement or other financial needs. All our perspectives are important and I am committed to work together to find reasonable ways to manage growth, knowing there will be tradeoffs and not everyone will be happy. The Council, Town staff, and our volunteer committee members work hard to do what is best for everyone. I’ve provided a list of actions the Council has taken in the last 5 years to minimize the impact of growth to maintain our quality of life. We can and will do more, but it will take focus, compromise and patience. Here are some potential solutions that I am open to exploring with the Council and our community:  

1. The Council should host a workshop or series of workshops to discuss growth that includes an open and honest conversation of how we got here, the baseline of where we are, what tools are available for the Town to use, what’s within our control, and determine next steps we wish to take to better manage growth. I’d love to see us go out to neighborhoods and hold listening sessions on how we can better manage growth’s impacts on each neighborhood.  

2. Vote No on the Dunstan TIF. I’m comfortable putting a year hold on TIFs and CEAs while we do more work. While I personally think the financial advantages a TIF provides to fund improvements in the district are important and support tax rate stabilization, it’s clear we have more work to do to bring the community along. 

3. Establish a Growth & Services Committee made of representation from existing committee members (e.g. Transportation, Conservation Commission, Long Range Planning, SEDCO etc.) and new members of the public to assess the performance of our Comprehensive Plan and how our services have been impacted by recent growth. The Comprehensive Plan outlines the overall vision and lays out our growth strategy for the Town. The Committee could review the recent growth and leverage our Town-wide Transportation Assessment, Open Space Plan, Vulnerability Assessment, and Parks and Facilities Master Plan to determine what we’d like to see in the next 10 years in our designated growth areas along with prioritized infrastructure and service investments to maintain quality of life. This work may lead to zoning changes and would require significant public engagement since any zoning change will impact personal property.  

4. Prioritize and expedite the Town Village Center (TVC) zoning review by the Long Range Planning Committee to reimagine the TVC districts, as an input to the Growth & Services Committee. The TVC district generally represents Dunstan and Oak Hill where most of the growth is targeted to occur and has been the subject of much debate.  

5. Partner with local partners, the Conservation Commission and our Community Services Advisory Board to use the $6M land bond funds approved by residents as quickly as we can. We know, through our recently adopted Open Space Master Plan, the locations to target with high environmental and ecological value that preserves the Marsh and its tributaries or for active or passive recreation where our community can gather to build on our quality of life. The faster we can purchase, we can take the land out of development production for things our community appreciates.  

6. Explore the option of a 180 day moratorium. A moratorium is a temporary pause on growth. I am open to exploring this, but it would need to be defined specifically in terms of scope and geography. If a moratorium is implemented, we need to be clear and thoughtful in what we plan to accomplish to be fair to land owners and respect their personal property rights. We also need to time the use of this tool appropriately. With upcoming law changes stemming from LD 1829 we may be better served to use this type of tool closer to the July 1 deadline if we find ourselves in a position not ready for the impacts the new laws will have. 

7. Organize with other Maine communities and push back on the state for LD1829. We need to better understand the impacts of new legislation that further increases density and removes our ability to manage the rate of growth effective July 2026. The Council is bound to follow state law on the pace of growth, but we can certainly advocate for changes. Every resident concerned with growth must also engage their state legislatures to ask for more local flexibility to manage growth. Scarborough is probably one of THE best locations in Maine and will be adversely impacted by this law.  

8. Support our School at the ballot in November. The School is a big time commitment for staff, Council and our community. The School Building Advisory Committee did a yeoman’s effort to find a compromise solution. Let’s move that forward so we can focus energy and resources on growth management.  

I was touched by the love that was so palpable at Summerfest when I asked people why they chose Scarborough. I also appreciate everyone who took the time to attend the public hearing on the Dunstan TIF and the Councilor Corner Live on Housing to share their concerns on growth. As we tackle the challenges of growth together, let’s approach it from a place of love for our community, acknowledge our diversity in perspectives, and come up with solutions that maximize the welfare for everyone in Scarborough. Who’s in?

Scarborough Town Council

April Sither (Chair) • Jonathan Anderson (Vice Chair) • Larry Cain • Scott Doherty • Bill Donovan • Cory Fellows • Karin Shupe

Town Council meets the first and third Wednesday of each month (third Wednesday only in July and August). Visit our Town Calendar for links to attend and view agendas.

Summer Learning at Scarborough Public Library

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Sign up for a library card in September to enter a weekly raffle for a cute library t-shirt! You pick the size & color—we have a few designs available here.

Already use & love your library? Refer a friend, family member or neighbor and enter to win a Saturday matinee on the big screen with up to 30 of your friends & family! You choose the movie! Referral cards available at the Circulation Desk.

Young Emerging Authors, A Telling Room Author Event

Saturday, September 6, 1:00-2:00pm

Register

The Telling Room's Young Emerging Authors program selects four young writers each year to work on a longform work—a novel, a book of poetry, or other creative writing. This year's writers are Beetle Rooke-Dutton, Ramona Rowe, Sophia Tyutyunnyk, and Ruby Van Dyk. Beetle, Ramona, and Sophia will read from their newly published works and talk about the writing experience. Books will be available for purchase through The Telling Room.

Regina Strongheart, Author Talk

Thursday, September 11, 1:00-2:00pm

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Memoirist Regina Strongheart will discuss her latest, When My Mother was a Mountain. During a month-long solo camping trip, Strongheart discovered a gift for healing, and a forgiveness for her mother.

"Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization"

Tuesday, September 16, 6:00-7:00pm

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Rope is a unique and compelling adventure through the history of rope and its impact on civilization, in the vein of single-subject bestsellers like Salt and Cod, by Maine author Tim Queeney.

Scarborough Public Library is closed today, September 1st, for Labor Day