Profile for Scarborough, Maine, ME

Scarborough is on the Atlantic.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 15. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.8 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Winslow Homer, artist

Local festivals include:

• Greek Festival - July 13-15, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Higgins Beach, Scarborough Beach State Park

Wildlife: Egrets, herons and other birds can be observed at the Scarborough Marsh Nature Center.

Historic sites and museums: Scarborough Historical Society Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Scarborough

Airports (1)

Archives (1)

Attractions (1)

Cemeteries (21)

Colleges (1)

Communities (13)

Hotels (46)

Libraries (15)

Museums (8)

Parks (3)

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8% of Scarborough residents report German ancestry, and 18% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Scarborough ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Scarborough
• Cemeteries in Cumberland County
• Genealogy page (ME GenWeb) for Cumberland County
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Post a query on a message board:

• Cumberland County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

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• Ancestry.com - ME data
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• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
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• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Scarborough was $26,321, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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39% of Scarborough residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Scarborough festival dates:

• Greek Festival - July 13-15, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Scarborough, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $693.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,290.

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Libraries in Scarborough include Scarborough Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Scarborough include Scarborough Current

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The average commute time for Scarborough workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 4 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Scarborough between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 2.4 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

Hotels in Scarborough include Americas Best Value Inn, Black Point Inn, Blue Point Motel, Extended Stay America, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Higgins Beach Inn, Lighthouse Inn at Pine Point, Pride Motel & Cottages, Residence Inn, TownPlace Suites by Marriott.

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