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My Maine Stories
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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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My career as a wildlife biologist
by Ron Joseph
Rural Maine provided the foundation of a rewarding career as a wildlife biologist.
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Aurore Morin & Huguette Paquette: immigrating to Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The experience of a young mother and her teenage sister making the transition from Quebec to Maine.
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Quinton "Skip" Wilson: different aspects of "standing out"
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Recollections of life as Biddeford's only student of color during the 1960-70s
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The gift of a necklace
by Parivash Rohani
When I was born my grandmother gave me a part of a Baha’i prayer for protection.
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making light
by David Johansen
My relationship with Maine and how and why I make neon lights here.
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Jim Paquette - preserving his Franco-American and musical roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Lead singer of the iconic Black Hart Band shares insights of his life journey.
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North Atlantic Blues Festival
by Paul Benjamin
The history of the North Atlantic Blues Festival
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Sam Smithwick:From Southern rock star to local community builder
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
Sam found his home in Maine and dedicates his talents to the growth of our evolving community.
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Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society
Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer
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I never thought I would work at a paper mill.
by Greg Bizier
I love science and managed the lab for International Paper's Otis Mill for 31 years.
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Maine family across the USA
by James Burton Wengler (Robinson)
A Maine family scattered across the USA
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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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Wabanaki Fashion
by Decontie & Brown
Keeping the spirit and memories of our ancestors alive through fashion and creativity
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John Coyne from Waterville Enlists as a Railroad Man in WWI
by Mary D. Coyne
Description of conditions railroad men endured and family background on John Coyne.
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Black Lives Matter Protest Portland, Maine
by Joanne Arnold
Documenting the signage at Portland Police Station following the BLM Protests of June 2020
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Canadian immigrant founds worlds largest paper company in 1898
by Hugh J. Chisholm
Hugh J. Chisholm founded International Paper, which was the world's largest paper company in 1898.
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COME OUT SWINGIN'!
by Brian Daly
I wrote a musical comedy about Lewiston hosting the Ali-Liston title fight in 1965.
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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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Sarah Jane Poli: Biddeford’s first female school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
An Italian immigrant's daughter is key to a family grocery store and a leader in the school system
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Sustainable Futures
by Bill McKibben, Schumann Distinguished Scholar Middlebury College
Climate change is the biggest thing humans have ever done. So we need to think big as we take it on.
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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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Waponahki Rematriation
by Sherri Mitchell Weh’na Ha’mu Kkwasset
Women's leadership in Wabanaki communities
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Water is Music
by P Leone
Throughout her life water has played an important part