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L.C. Bates Museum/Good Will-Hinckley

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Hotel Willows, Farmington, ca. 1910

"… for autos, a good livery, and also that a coach will meet all trains coming to Farmington. View additional information about this item on the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 8 of 13

"They were good at good - natured bantering with the pickers Typical suggestions, criticisms, and encouragements that are given to potato pickers are…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 4 of 13

"… to adjust the front of the digger so that it will cut into the row at the right height. Later tractors had levers powered by a hydraulic pump that…"

Historic Hallowell - A Chosen Place ~ Once Again

"In 2012 Hallowell will observe its 250th anniversary. Perhaps no better tribute to it could be offered than that of Captain John Drew."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 3 of 4

"In solid colors the ground will be a dead, rep-like fabric, and the velvet figure will be quite large.” This fashion for contrasting plain and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Guiding Services for Sport Hunters

"Will warrant that good deer hunting be found.” One man who answered Joe’s ad was William Lyman Underwood, grandson to William Underwood who…"

Lincoln, Maine - W.A. Brown: Jack of all trades

"1910Lincoln Historical Society W.A. “Will” Brown, O.D., was the owner of a Main Street business in Lincoln for many years."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… freight upon their new grounds, a good roadway will have been completed and the public will be put to no inconvenience or discomfort for want of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"This school will be for a new generation of Strong youth who will go on to make their mark on the state and the nation." Principal Corson said the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture

"Dept. of Labor and Dept. of Agriculture. “Women will go to farms where farmers are willing and ready to use their labor.” Calls from the government…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Summer Street

"… styles chosen by Summer Street residents, you will certainly sense the vitality and curiosity of those who lived and worked here during the 19th…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Buckfield

"However, the good news is that Buckfield people always persevere and will figure out a way to get this town back on track."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 4 of 5

"… balanced US and British interests with each side willing to reconsider past sticking points that could have led to a third Anglo-American war."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"It would be a good thing because the people in Lincoln would have more fun things to do. It would also be a bad thing because no one will want to…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"Many a head is bowed to God in thanks for the job that will continue to put food on their tables. Clark has also promised that, in tribute to John…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment

"… Commission The Indian encampment at Bar Harbor will be found a pleasant place to wile away an hour or two."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"Clover seed wanted for which cash will be paid” (newspaper ad March 7, 1840). These ads are informative in the types of crops being sold and that the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Braden Theater

"Sources: Clark, Janice. "Lights Go out for Good in Theater." Bangor Daily News 4 Jan. 1994. McCarty, Kathy."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village

"Hodson Postmaster S.S. Locklin Dry Goods & Groceries S. Lake Stoves, Dry Goods & Groceries T. & B. Emery Boots & Shoe Mfg."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"I will give you The bill of Fare Roast Turkey (captured while on Picket) Sweet Potatoes (bought at the moderate Price of 3 cts apeace) Oysters (Raw…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… they might be very happy, but sincerely hope they will not receive all their “good things in life”. The while village are paying their respects to…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"The truckmen will please take off their hats while reading this list.” S.S. Cumberland Freight List This is the original freight list for the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Steamboats

"… and I might not be able to take the steamboat! I will have to button my coat and put on an extra pair of mittens because it’s a long walk to…"