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Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Summary Notes

"Ice Storm Summary Notes Terrible Beauty During the ice storm of 1998 their were many icicles on the trees, sun shining on the ground covered with…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "What the book said to the Boy". Library bookmark.

"SEE NOTES "What the book said to the Boy". Library bookmark. Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description Commercially printed…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES Ladies Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Menu.

"SEE NOTES Ladies Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Menu. Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description Inside of the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "John Bunyon's Dream Story". Publishers promotional postcard. 1913.

"SEE NOTES "John Bunyon's Dream Story". Publishers promotional postcard. 1913. Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES Ladies' Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Back cover.

"SEE NOTES Ladies' Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Back cover. Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description The back…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "Jaffery" a new novel. Publisher's promotion postcard.

"SEE NOTES "Jaffery" a new novel. Publisher's promotion postcard. Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description Publishers often…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1960

"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1950

"Note that this ski slope is on Morrison Hill and not on Titcomb Hill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington Social Library, Regulations, ca. 1900

"Note the rule on multivolume works : "...if the book so lost or injured be a part of a set, such person shall replace it or pay for the entire set."…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Memorial Day, Presque Isle, 1888

"… second floor is the sign, "Photography Rooms." Note the late 1880's fashions. The woman on the right in the doorway is Larla Smith (ne Mrs."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook GP-38, Presque Isle, 1991

"Note the white lines and numbers that were added to an earlier test scheme. Pictured with engine 94 is young rail enthusiast, Frederick Asam."

Historic Hallowell - John Calvin Stevens House

"Note the turret and open, rounded porch which are drawn into the skin of the house by the unifying shingles."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Bus Service, Presque Isle, 1957

"5 #5, pp. 4-8; v. 6, #1, pp. 4-7. Note the Braden Theater and Al's Food Shop on Main Street in Presque Isle."

Guilford, Maine - STUDENT CORNER

"… Piscataquis Community Middle School (Please note: Editing, including verification of historical facts, is still in process.) Around Town By…"

Lincoln, Maine - High Street Bridge, Lincoln, ca. 1903

"Note the stone piers. This was built after the wooden bridge washed out by a Spring flood in 1902. The large white building on the right is the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"He noted that the color he used was correct when he made the illustration. Then, on Nov. 1, 1865, the school superintending committee had the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Governor's Potato Plot, Presque Isle, 1959

"Note the drawing of the SNARK missile which was then being installed at the Presque Isle Air Force Base and was a great source of pride for the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Main Street, Lincoln, ca. 1920

"Note the majestic Elm trees that lined the street, shading the houses. On the left, the first building is the Lincoln House gas station on the corner…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Explore the Exhibits

"… end of each exhibit, you will also find source notes, reference materials, and an "Educator Resources" link to lesson plans created specifically…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 452-534

"Martin noted that "the evil one" followed him as he constantly felt cheated by employers for whom he had worked diligently, either when their…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 7 design, Bangor, 1867

"… and should be compelled to use wooden posts." He noted that he preferred granite and his design no 8 is a similar gate with granite posts."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldiers' Monument, Bangor, 1864

"… supposed it would be much larger & higher." He noted that the cemetery wanted the monument there to "increase the value & quicken the sale of these…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of North End of Bangor, 1844

"… may have recopied into the journal from earlier notes. He provided details about each building and feature included on the plan."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"… 3," one of five volumes he wrote and illustrated, noted that the skating surface was 100-by-200 feet."