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Historical Items

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Item 76165

Women's US Ski Team, Sugarloaf, 1971

Contributed by: Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club through Ski Museum of Maine Date: 1971 Location: Carrabassett Valley Media: Photographic print

Item 108969

Farmington Normal School women's basketball team, 1906

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: 1906 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

Item 68226

Women's basketball team, Farmington State Normal School, 1905

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: circa 1905 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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We Used to be "Normal": A History of F.S.N.S.

Farmington's Normal School -- a teacher-training facility -- opened in 1863 and, over the decades, offered academic programs that included such unique features as domestic and child-care training, and extra-curricular activities from athletics to music and theater.

Exhibit

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.

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Summer's Favorite Game

Baseball often is called the National Pastime. For many people, baseball is encountered in the backyard and down the street, a game played by a few or the full contingent of a team.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"… for the extensive two day anniversary lists athletic events, band concerts, ample public feeds, a “living flag” by Lubec’s children, and a…"

Site Page

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… Historical Society The day concluded with a fine parade, more athletics and concerts, and a “Grand Pyrotechnic Display” as dusk settled at 8:30."

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Sports

"… from high school sports to photographs of famous athletes. Coverage of different types of sports was all encompassing, and includes photos of…"

My Maine Stories

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Joan Benoit Samuelson: A Maine Story
by Maine Historical Society

Documentary about Joan Benoit Samuelson, created as part of the 2024 Maine History Maker award.

Story

2024 Maine History Maker Celebration Event
by Maine Historical Society

Maine Historical Society's 2024 Maine History Maker event, honoring Joan Benoit Samuelson.

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Learning to fly and instructing cadets at West Point during WWII
by Vera Cleaves

West Point during World War II