Maine Memory Network

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"1920Guilford Historical Society Guilford Ball Field, ca. 1920Guilford Historical Society Dave Gaw was the coach of the PCHS Pirates from…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… and Water Street and ending at the Guilford Ball Diamond. The parade included several Street Floats, Clubs & Organizations Floats, Business Floats…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"Long-time residents remember playing ball in the 'field' behind the house, which is not officially part of the property but had space for two teams."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Activities for Rusticators

"… Enter the horse show? Dress up for a masquerade ball? Attend a concert at the Building of the Arts? Play golf or tennis at the Kebo Club? Join the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Ball of New Jersey, when he claimed authorship of the poem, keeping Elizabeth involved in legal proceedings to reclaim the rights to her poem, as it…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"He was killed by a cannon ball that blew off both of his legs. As he was dying, he gave his diary and hat to the soldiers to bring back home."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812

"The British left a cannon ball hole in the warehouse and pillaged the town. There were a handful casualties, and the citizens were forced to give a…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 3 of 3

"… They did take home the State Championship Gold Ball in 1985. What a great day that was, it was Richmond vs."

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… axe heads , clay pipes, glass beads, musket balls and gunflints have been found around Presque Isle, of both French and English manufacture."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"oil storage facility near the ball fields. But bad news cohabitated with good news – it seemed nothing could discourage the machinery of progress."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… many city landmarks also fell before the wrecking ball. Adding to the city's challenges was the closing of Dow Air Force Base in 1968."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Pratt Field would eventually host team sports and Chatauqua gatherings. This field was located behind the High School on High Street."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Balls and concerts were held at the old hotels. High School basketball was extremely popular, and remains so today."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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