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Bangor from the east bank of the Penobscot River, ca. 1905

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 2 of 2

"No. 12. 1910-11. Bangor: Cannon & Co. Print. Bangor and Brewer Directory. No. 11. 1909. Bangor: Cannon & Co. Print."

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G.A.R. picnic, Strong, ca. 1895

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"The GAR also encouraged the preservation of Civil War sites, relics, and historic documents. Cannons and field-pieces were placed in many towns or…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"… the Unions from Bull Run, during the battle a cannon ball shot off both his legs. Before passing Henry passed his diary to one of his comrades and…"

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G.A.R. Post No. 134, Strong, ca. 1890

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"Field pieces and cannons were placed among towns, courthouses, and parks. The members of the G.A.R. also gave battle flags, documents, and mementos…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - P.H. Tilson Death Notice

"P.H. Tilson’s cause of death was a cannon ball that severed his legs from his body. Thomaston Historical Society "Battle of Bull Run or…"

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Coll. 61, vol. 4, p. 349

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: an historical overview - Page 4 of 6

"… 1760, many arrived only to find that they were cannon fodder for the proprietors’ legal battles. The companies avoided suing each other directly…"

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Civil War Union Cap worn by Perez Tilson

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."

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Hampden Highlands Post Office, ca. 1908

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…"

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Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"In early days a vessel beset fired a cannon, thus requesting the West Quoddy keeper for similar acknowledgment. Soon a bell replaced the cannon."

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Newberry's & Osgood's stores, Main Street, ca. 1950

Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"Lemire, Sarah Cannon. Holden, Kenneth W Bergen, and Henry Morgan. "Lincoln Department Store," Lincoln Historical Society: the 1997-1998 Lecture…"