Market Basket to open 4th Maine store in Scarborough next week

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WMTW) - Market Basket’s new Scarborough store is scheduled to open Nov. 6, according to the company’s website.

The store is at 70 Market St. in The Downs development and will serve as the first anchor retailer at the heart of the Town Center project.

“It is very rewarding to start delivering long-awaited amenities that residents and visitors want here in Scarborough,” said Peter Michaud, a managing partner of The Downs. “Market Basket is an excellent grocer, and we are confident this marks the beginning of exciting things to come at The Downs,” Michaud said.

It will be the grocery chain’s fourth location in Maine, joining stores in Biddeford, Westbrook and Topsham.

The 80,000-square-foot store is expected to create about 300 jobs.

“The Downs presented a vibrant opportunity for Market Basket to be located within a true Town Center, with people and supporting services all within walking distance,” said Joe Schmidt, Director of Operations for Market Basket. “The whole team is very much looking forward to bringing Market Basket and ‘more food for your dollar’ shopping to Scarborough and the surrounding communities,” Schmidt said.