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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The city operated a city hospital, almshouse (which provided housing and daily meals), and a city farm in an effort to care for and meet the needs of…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"… has taken place in the industrial and shopping parks on the western end of town, and investments in new schools have been made."

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Architecture & Landscape database - Frederick A. Tompson

"… Street (1912), the Exposition Building on Park Avenue (1914), and the Rich Building (1892) and the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company Building…"

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Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"The site is now occupied by a small park. Considered the finest Greek Revival public building north of Boston, the Merchants Exchange was built at…"

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Seashore Trolley Museum

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New Hampshire Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"… goods in front of their shops, and sleighs are parked at the sidewalk. Brick commercial blocks at the right are dominated by the new Mussey’s Row…"

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Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"… storage building was located between Lucky Garden parking lot and the river. Also you can still find pieces of coal near the river."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"… also allowed residents to visit area amusement parks and beaches for pleasure at an affordable cost."

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Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"Just recently a new park was built on the island to commemorate Benedict Arnold's march to Quebec City."

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Life on a Tidal River - The Great Bangor Floods: 1902 and 1976

"X People watch as the parking lot along the Kenduskeag Stream floods, damaging many cars. Photo courtesy of the Bangor Daily News. X"

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Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"… of the theater advertised “air cooled” and “ample parking” along with the open fireplace. The Bangor Daily News called it “Maine’s most charming…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"Joseph Healthcare Park. Some of these include endocrinology, rheumatology, and a nutrition center. These are recent additions to the hospital's…"

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… monument is on the Pleasant Street edge of the park, and reads “Lubec Incoporated June 21 1811 Commemorated June 21 1911."

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Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"… build the infrastructure for Acadia National Park. Odd Fellows Building, Blue Hill, ca. 1900Blue Hill Historical Society The Odd Fellows and…"

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Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"Tennis courts, a park, and a basketball court have also covered the old railroads. Guilford Memorial River Walk X (Wikipedia, 2010)…"

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… Shouse, founder of the Wolf Trap, the National Park for the Performing Arts outside of Washington, DC, gave the company its first official tour."

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… the fair grounds were known as the “trotting park.” This oval was created to keep horse races off of Main St."

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… as well as the establishment of West Quoddy State Park and other conservation areas have contributed to an increasing number of visitors to Lubec…"

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Warren Island became a state park in 1959 and is the only State Park that is accessible solely by water."

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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