Keywords: Nuisance
Item 20153
Anti-loafing broadside, Wiscasset, ca. 1871
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1871 Location: Wiscasset Media: Ink on paper
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The astronomical arrival of winter -- also known as the winter solstice -- marks the year's shortest day and the season of snow and cold. It usually arrives on December 21.
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MY ISLAND HOME: Verlie Colby Greenleaf of Westport Island
Verlie Greenleaf (1891-1992) bore witness to over a century of Westport Island's history. Many changes occurred during Verlie's 100-year life. Verlie Greenleaf donated photographs, personal notes, and sat for an interview in 1987, all part of the Westport Island History Committee's collection. Her words frame this exhibition, providing a first-person account of her life.
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Maine's Road to Statehood - The Coasting Law of 1789
"… to port in each state would be a considerable nuisance to shippers. The Coasting Law served as the backbone of anti-separationist logic for…"
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Story
My career as a wildlife biologist
by Ron Joseph
Rural Maine provided the foundation of a rewarding career as a wildlife biologist.
