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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… an article in the Franklin Chronicle stated, “The beautiful common in our village –that should be the pride of ALL our Citizens – has been given…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"Daniel Belcher’s beautiful garden, and Margaret went to Boston, and spent four thousand dollars in furnishing it, so that now commence the married…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"… incentive to spend long summers along Maine’s beautiful coast. Many early rusticators came to Blue Hill to get away from the hustle and bustle of a…"

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"… but now it’s a fancy bed and breakfast, with six beautiful guest rooms. Each room has its own specific name: the Rose Room, the Cottage Room, the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"But excepting for the fall, the river is beautiful..." Samuel de Champlain, 1604 Champlain's pleasing description underscores Bangor's natural…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"This beautiful village has become quite renowned for its cluster of literary institutions.” As citizens had just settled into reading, recently…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… comfortable enough so he was able to maintain a beautiful home in Farmington, while traveling, and spending equally as much time in England, his…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"… by Ronald Pesha A majestic arch of imposing beauty, named for a U.S. president, links two great nations."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… Lincoln for 19 miles opens one’s eyes to the beauty of the area from which Mt. Katahdin can be seen in the distance."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… of visitors to Lubec, lured by the area’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Many of these people have purchased second homes here…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… to wealthy people “from away.” Its alluring beauty and overall appearance of perfection draw rusticators who are looking for a place to settle down…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… islanders feel are a small price to pay for the beauty, tranquility and kinship the island has to offer."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Store), several men’s clothing stores and beauty parlors, many restaurants and a number of jewelry stores added to the diversity of a thriving…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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