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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"(More about WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture.) 1863 Franklin Co. Agricultural Newsletter This newsletter shows the many categories for…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"Always a traditional agricultural fair, it was held on the Saturday following Labor Day and featured livestock judging, horse and oxen pulling, and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Significant Events

"Significant Events Located in the north-east corner of the nation it has played a significant part in the country's history and its impact has gone…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… 1838 visit of Ezekiel Holmes, the father of Maine Agriculture; the starch industry; and the railroad; most of these events can be considered as…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… reported that this much interest in a racing event had not been seen since the Hank’s Grand Circuit race in 1913 featuring Earl Jr."

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… Pageant in person with many millions watching the events on television. For the first time since the beginning of the Pageant, decorators spread a…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"… businesses closed so residents could attend the event. A banner, “Welcome Gould”, was placed across the main street in Washburn."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"It was also an important social organization, sponsoring community events and celebrations, supporting members’ participation in local and national…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… lots of Ancient North Yarmouth where lumber and agricultural land was more available and affordable."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 4 of 4

"The area’s open spaces reflect its deep agricultural roots. Fields are still cultivated for hay or remain undeveloped."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… a building for events such as the Franklin County Agriculture Society. When the farmers drove their wagons to Society meetings, they brought their…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… Society "Farmington is undoubtly one of the best agricultural towns in the state, and when we consider the extent of its geographical area, the…"

Skyline Farm

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Ladies' Third Annual Banquet, Farmington, 1893

"… to "Gentlemen's Night"--the previous two annual events had been for ladies only. This was organized by an ad hoc group of women rather than one of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin apple tree, Bangor, ca. 1862

"… a Hubbard none such which is represented in the agricultural books as being the king apple as to quality, size, durability, and soundness." Martin…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… I will mention some of the changes, and events that have transpired among us during the past season; but presume I shall repeat some things you…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 1 of 3

"These festive events are probably one of the reasons so many islanders married other islanders and just as they gave each other a helping hand when…"

Blue Hill, Maine - John Edward Horton, Civil War Soldier

"… clear that John was aware of national political events. He writes in his diary that he wished he could be home to vote for “Old Abe” and later…"

Lincoln, Maine - Influential Institutions

"… (summarizing facts, dates, places, important events, etc.), UNDERSTANDING (analyzing or examining a topic deeply), INTERPERSONAL (making a personal…"

Lincoln, Maine - Communication & Transportation

"… (summarizing facts, dates, places, important events, etc.), UNDERSTANDING (analyzing or examining a topic deeply), INTERPERSONAL (making a personal…"

Lincoln, Maine - Main Street

"… (summarizing facts, dates, places, important events, etc.), UNDERSTANDING (analyzing or examining a topic deeply), INTERPERSONAL (making a personal…"

Lincoln, Maine - Founding Fathers & Early History

"… (summarizing facts, dates, places, important events, etc.), UNDERSTANDING (analyzing or examining a topic deeply), INTERPERSONAL (making a personal…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 2 of 5

"… the Holmans and contributed to the area’s agricultural life. The Holmans with their large land holdings at the center of town predominated…"

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society

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