Keywords: ski teaching
Item 18889
Instructor shows his style, Bridgton, ca. 1965
Contributed by: Shawnee Peak Ski Area through Ski Museum of Maine Date: circa 1965 Location: Bridgton Media: Photographic print
Item 20243
Rev. Andrew Wiren, New Sweden, ca. 1890
Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: New Sweden Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
By the second half of the 20th century, skiing began to enjoy unprecedented popularity. Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton (later Shawnee Peak) was Maine's foremost place to join the fun in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73
"Dedication to the cause was his motivation to ski to the Jemtland section of New Sweden to conduct school for part of the week, returning to preach…"
Story
Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.
Story
From France to Farmington
by Celine Couillaut
I arrived in Maine and never left.
