Maine Memory Network

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"With a population peaking at nearly 3370 people and exuberant community pride, Lubec decorated itself as these views of on Water Street show."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… for Wednesday, July 12 (no issue was published on July 5th), ““One of the features of the day was a Living Flag with 225 children on a specially…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"There would be a variety of races for the kids and in the evening there often were fire works. Fourth of July lobster bake, Swan's Island ca."

Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"The village of Lincoln is very fortunate for the wind not blowing, because the fire could have spread and caused more damage than what was already…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… a former slave who lived in Bangor, the 1865 July 4th celebration, the first hot air balloon in Bangor, dance, criminals and criminal activity in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First electric railroad car in Bangor, 1889

"… year, and wrote, "when I was in Bangor July the 4th I had the pleasure of seeing the 4 cars which was run on that day I was told from day break…"

Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"… Lubec prepared Water Street, below, for the July 4th parade which simultaneously honored the Town's 100th birthday Water Street during…"

Thomaston Historical Society

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"Students gave presentations on their roles in the project, and demonstrated the Islesboro Maine Memory Website. Another celebration took place at the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"There weren’t as many holidays as there are now. I always had my birthday parties but my parents never celebrated theirs."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… School • The Lubec Herald ceases publication 4th of July Parade, Lubec, ca. 1898Lubec Memorial Library 1960 • The Lobster Trap Gift Shop…"