About Scarborough, Maine
Get to Know Scarborough, Maine
Meet Scarborough, Maine. Part of the dynamic Greater Portland market, Scarborough’s unique attributes make it one of the best places to live, visit and do business in Maine. With its spectacular ocean views, sandy beaches, largest salt marsh, fantastic transportation access and a vibrant business community, Scarborough is THE place to be, both now and in the future.
- 10-minute drive to downtown Portland, the creative capital of New England
- 2-hour drive to Boston, with train and bus service for commuters
- Direct highway access to I-95 with pre-permitted lots with infrastructure
- 515,000 residents in the Portland Metropolitan Area – all within an hour of Scarborough
- 30,000+ students enrolled in post High School education
- Home to a growing Bio-Science Community, including the Maine Medical Center Research Institute and Alere
- 4 beaches with public access
- Trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and horseback riding
- Internationally known Scarborough Marsh
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An open city for different perspectives and new ideas. A vibrant destination where innovations in music, design, fashion and technology are born. A place for you.
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A Message from the Town Manager
Old Town of Riverside is a special place with limitless potential, where everyone deserves equal access to opportunity, happiness, and a bright future.
Our City is here to help foster those ideals in every neighborhood. It exists to serve you and be a resource for you, your family, and your community.
