Keywords: Harness racing
Item 104726
Harness racing accident, ca. 1930
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Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1930 Media: Glass Negative
Item 102100
Harness racing at the Bass Park, Bangor, ca. 1915
Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1915 Location: Bangor Media: Photoprint
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The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.
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Land Claims, Economic Opportunities?
The landmark 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act provided $81.6 million to Maine Indians for economic development, land purchase and other purposes. The money and increased land holdings, however, have not solved economic and employment issues for Maine Indians.
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 1 of 3
"… thinks one thing that has changed about harness racing is racers need to go faster to even qualify to race."
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Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden
"Harness racing was at its peak in the Maritime Provinces at this time as well. The exploits of John R Braden were just as popular on the Canadian…"
