Maine Memory Network

Alexander Carlson World War Certificate, 1920

Courtesy of Carl Marsano, an individual partner Date: 1920-07-04 Location: Monson Media: Ink on paper

Award to Harvey Gamage, South Bristol, 1969

Contributed by: South Bristol Historical Society Date: 1969-10-24 Location: South Bristol Media: Ink on paper

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World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius

During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.

My father, Earle Ahlquist, served during World War II
by Earlene Chadbourne

Earle Ahlquist used his Maine common sense during his Marine service and to survive Iwo Jima