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My Maine Stories
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Working as a telephone operator in the 1940s
by Doris Tardy
Working as a telephone operator in 1946 was new and exciting, and challenging.
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Coaching in Maine and how to become a good coach
by University of New England
Dr. John Winkin speaks at sports medicine lecture, introduced by Dr. Doug Brown
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Dr. Norman Beaupré: Preserving his Franco-American culture
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Journey growing up as a Franco-American in Biddeford to his career as a professor and author.
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Ron Cote - Lessons from a star athlete and legendary coach
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
A local sports legend's life and how he applied his passion to help others pursue their own dreams.
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Jennie Aranovitch - honoring family legacy and Jewish identity
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Her great-grandparents journey from Belarus through current day Jewish experience in Biddeford.
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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.
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Come back to Maine, I did!
by Dan Bolduc
Reflections and the value of Maine from a former pro hockey player from Waterville
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The man who dedicated 52 years to Biddeford's iconic Alex Pizza
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A work ethic learned from his parents and passion for the employees and customers of Alex Pizza.
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Spiros Droggitis: From Biddeford to Washington DC and back
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A Greek family's impact: from the iconic Wonderbar Restaurant to Washington DC
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Bob "Coach" Cote: Highlights from life of a Biddeford legend
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Bob talks about growing up in Biddeford, sports, the fire of 1947, and closing of St. Louis High.
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John Conroy: proud heir of a 4-generation business
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The evolution of a family business providing funeral services
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Annette Addorio: 100+ years of memories from full life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
From 1914 to 2018, highlights from my life in Biddeford
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Keeping Dance and Music Alive
by Cindy Larock
Cindy Larock's involvement in the traditional music and dance scene in Maine for over 40 years.
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Mali Agat (Molly Ockett) the famous Wabanaki "Doctress"
by Maine Historical Society
Pigwacket Molly Ockett, healing, and cultural ecological knowledge
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Portland cuisine supports health in West Africa
by Maria Cushing
I present Portuguese inspired food to fundraise for Amigos de Mente
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Rest Stop in Scarborough, Maine
by Lee Evans
This is about our first visit to Maine in 1998. My wife and I moved here from Maryland in 2007.
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30 years of business in Maine
by Raj & Bina Sharma
30 years of business, raising a family, & showcasing our culture in Maine
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Elizabeth Mantis Spiliopoulos: passion for life & Greek heritage
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A spunky 99-year-old shares her crystal-clear recollections of all the changes in her lifetime
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The best lobster roll in Maine!
by Debbie Gagnon
The history of Red's Eats and the recipe for our famous Lobster Rolls
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The Right Place At The Right Time
by Joe & Nellie Kennedy
A musical history of Joe and Nellie Kennedy
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Where are the French?
by Rhea Côté Robbins
Franco-Americans in Maine
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From Pee Wee to Pro The Maine Way
by Danny Bolduc
I am the very first person from Maine to have played hockey in the Olympics and in the NHL.
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A Note from a Maine-American
by William Dow Turner
With 7 generations before statehood, and 5 generations since, Maine DNA carries on.
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21st and 19th century technology and freelance photography
by Brendan Bullock
My work is a mash-up of cutting edge technology and 19th century chemistry techniques.