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My Maine Stories
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In 1970 I served in Vietnam, and sent my parents a package
by Peter P. Joyce Jr.
My Parents' war story
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Lloyd LaFountain III family legacy and creating own path
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Lloyd followed in his family’s footsteps of serving Biddeford and the State of Maine.
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Orphanage on Revere Street
by anonymous
An orphanage operated by a Mrs. Oliver on 54 Revere Street in Portland, Maine in 1930.
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Everything we did was new and exciting in the Vellux division
by Maurice Paquette
If you applied yourself you could do anything at Pepperell Mills.
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Alex Mouzas: Passionate about sharing his Greek-American roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A personal, in-depth look into the life and contributions of area Greek-Americans
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How I broke the mold for women to serve in the military
by Mary D. McGuirk
My life and career as a USAF Nurse
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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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From Chinese Laundress to Mother of the Year
by Dr. Andrea Louie
Toy Len Goon's granddaughter recounts her immigration to the US and becoming Mother of the Year.
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Nemo's Nightmare of World War I
by Mike and Bryan Luciano
Franklyn J. "Nemo" Burbank of Livermore Falls was our ancestor who fought in World War I.
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I have thought about Vietnam almost every day for 48 years
by Ted Heselton
Working as a heavy equipment operator in Vietnam
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Cantor Beth & Dr David Strassler: personal insights on life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The journey of a couple devoted to each other, their family, their community and their religion
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Norcross Deer Hunting
by Albert Fowler
How hunting has impacted my life
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Nicole Morin-Scribner: living the dreams of her immigrant parent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A 6-year-old immigrant makes the most of her opportunities while staying connected to her roots
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Princess Watahwaso
by Jason Pardilla (Penobscot)
A story about Lucy Nicolar Poolaw (1882-1869)
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Vegetarians and Zoonosis
by Avery Yale Kamila
Colds, influenza, tuberculosis, measles, smallpox, plague and COVID-19 group under zoonotic diseases
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My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
by Jessi Mallory
My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
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Maine Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
by Ken Brooks
How the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum began
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ROCK AND ROLL CONCERTS OF SOUTHERN MAINE
by Ford Reiche
A story about Rock and Roll in Maine, 1955-1977
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A Florida Flatlander Finds Adventure in Maine (An Excerpt)
by Steve Hood
Humorous reminisces of former adventures in Maine from a Florida retiree
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Biddeford City Hall: an in-depth tour of this iconic building
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
Visual tour and unique insights of Biddeford’s historical landmark
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From Naturalists to Environmentalists
by Andy Beahm
The beginnings of Maine Audubon in the Portland Society of Natural History
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militakwat
by Jason Brown
A story about Jason Brown's orchestral debut, militakwat
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2020 Sheltering in Place Random Notes During COVID-19
by Phyllis Merriam, LCSW
Sheltering-in-Place personal experiences in mid-coast Maine (Rockland) during March and April 2020
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My life as a revolutionary knitter
by Katharine Cobey
Moving to Maine and confronting knitting stereotypes