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My Maine Stories
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Civil War Soldier comes home after 158 years
by Jamison McAlister
Civil War Soldier comes home after 158 years
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Buck Fever
by William R. Hinderer
A young soldier suffers "buck fever" during combat in Vietnam.
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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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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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Portland in the 1940s
by Carol Norton Hall
As a young woman in Portland during WWII, the presence of servicemen was life changing.
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The Mercy mission called to me deeply
by Melissa Skahan
Melissa Skahan recounted her admiration for the Sisters, as well as her years of work at Mercy
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Memories of working at the Criterion Theatre
by Vernon L. Cox
Working as a teenager with projectionest Roy Blake at the Criterion Theater
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Ted Truman (Throumoulos): A treasure trove of stories
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A son of Greek immigrants’ insight into his entrepreneurial family, culture and life experiences
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Epidemic of violence against Indigenous people
by Michael-Corey F. Hinton
Systemic racism, murder, and the danger of stereotypes
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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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We Are An Ordinary Family
by Catherine
Maine's abolitionists offer an answer to my questions about my family's experiences.
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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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Being an NP during social unrest
by Jacqueline P. Fournier
A snapshot of Mainers in a medical crisis of the time/Human experience in Maine.
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Geraldine Litalien: painting a picture of life in Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Impact on everyday life from events occurring from the late 1920s through 2018
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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.
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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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Lionel "Toots" Bouthot: A life filled with music
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
From the age of 5, a lifetime of contributing to the musical fabric of Biddeford.
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The future of potato growing
by Dan Blackstone
Informed by six generations of potato farming
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Memories of a mission in Vietnam, January 11, 1970
by SGT. Ronald Santerre, 1st Calvary Division
Extracting villagers from the Viet Cong in Vietnam
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Becoming Master snowshoe makers
by Edmond and Brian J. Theriault
Making snowshoes has taken us from novices to world-class craftsmen over 40 years time.
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Hasan Jasim: Putting his life on the line for this country
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
An Iraqi interpreter shares insights on the value and price of freedom
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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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Protesters spit on me as a Vietnam Veteran
by Joseph Rocque Jr.
I will never forget the horror of seeing all the protestors greeting my plane returning from Vietnam
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Sister Viola Lausier: Finance Director with a big heart
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A life dedicated to applying financial and leadership expertise in the service of others.