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Item 98696

Steamship 'Virginia,' Boothbay Harbor, 1934

Contributed by: Boothbay Region Historical Society Date: 1934-06-30 Location: Boothbay Harbor; Bath; Southport Media: Glass Negative

Item 27950

Alameda Hall Interior, Bath, ca. 1889

Contributed by: Maine Maritime Museum Date: circa 1889 Location: Bath Media: Photographic print

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Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"Second Row: Charles F Thompson, Philip D Stubbs, Nelson Walker, Percy M Brown, Llewellyn Hartwell, Frank H Smith, Richard E Burns, Frank E Howard, C."

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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