Keywords: July 4th
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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."
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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…"
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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods Citations
"… USGS, Hallowell-Maine, Date Accessed: March 4th, Date Website was made: June 22, 2009,http://me.water.usgs.gov/kenmon.html Watson, Barbara M."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial
"He was accepted into the regiment on the 15th and left for Washington two days later. On July 21st Henry was among the soldiers at the first battle…"
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Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2
"… observing the Town’s Centennial on July 3rd and 4th. With a population peaking at nearly 3370 people and exuberant community pride, Lubec…"
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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…"
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Historic Hallowell - Commerce on the Kennebec Citations
"… USGS, Hallowell-Maine, Date Accessed: March 4th, Date Website was made: June 22, 2009,http://me.water.usgs.gov/kenmon.html Watson, Barbara M."
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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…"
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Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2
"… Water Street likely was taken on Tuesday the 4th. Zoom in to see the uniformed individuals on the lower left, possibly members of one of the many…"
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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion
"The 4th of July was an especially popular time to visit the park as it offered special sporting events for children, a huge fireworks display, and…"
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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts
"… The Dark Harbor Shop Ice Cream Race, July 4th Parade and Chicken Barbeque, Sunset Services at the Ferry Landing, Dances, The Quicksilver, etc."
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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us
"… Celebration took place on Thursday, June 4th at Islesboro Central School. Students gave presentations on their roles in the project, and…"
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Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4
"… is A Philladelphian) The 3 Regts were the 3d 4th & 17th In a little over three months the Fourth Maine Regiment would face some of the fiercest…"
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"… School • The Lubec Herald ceases publication 4th of July Parade, Lubec, ca. 1898Lubec Memorial Library 1960 • The Lobster Trap Gift Shop…"
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Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen
"J: Did each factory have its own float in the 4th of July parade? S: Yes, I think so. Of course, I didn’t see the parade because I was riding on the…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace
"… celebrate many holidays? We only celebrated the 4th of July and Christmas. There weren’t as many holidays as there are now."
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Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones
"The blaze came unexpectedly, right before the 4th of July celebration. The village of Lincoln is very fortunate for the wind not blowing, because the…"
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Colby College Special Collections
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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington
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