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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Publication in Progress

"Publication in Progress This site is currently being published. Until publication is complete, you cannot make changes to the site."

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Publication in Progress

"Publication in Progress This site is currently being published. Until publication is complete, you cannot make changes to the site."

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Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"… specifically, England eventually stripped its colonial charter in 1684, and the former colony was left legally undefined."

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Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"… 1700s, so it wasn’t until 1772 (when the young colony was expanding) that several families from Concord, Massachusetts established a permanent…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Though short-lived, that British colony marked the beginning of more permanent settlement along the western side of the river in what became known as…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words B.H.S. Project ASPIRE Tyshon & Mrs. Doherty prepare to photograph artifacts X "It was wonderful working…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"ABOUT US Biddeford High School - B.H.S. Project ASPIRE At Biddeford High School, our shared vision is that all students will graduate with the…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - HISTORY

"HISTORY of Biddeford...a Maine river town Text by Renée DesRoberts Research & editorial assistance provided by Sally Leahey, Raymond Gaudette…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot

"Cities of Smoke and Soot Aftermath of Harmon's Corner Fire, 1911McArthur Public Library Headline about the fire which consumed Biddeford's…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 1 of 3

"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) Letter to Captain Nathaniel Goodwin of Biddeford, 1818McArthur Public Library After the Revolution was…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine... Our history is a rich tapestry of people, places, ideas and innovations."

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - CONTACT

"CONTACT Balloon view of Saco Bay, including Biddeford Pool, ca. 1880McArthur Public Library Got a question or comment about what you have seen…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"Biddeford's Movers & Shakers Photograph by Jaimee Beatson, Biddeford High School X Why do we see the name "Thacher" everywhere in Biddeford…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - "Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club

""Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club "Rocking Chair Row" program, Biddeford, 1930Biddeford Historical…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Construction of the new Bradbury Bridge, Biddeford…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Main Street, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library At the…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy

"Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy 3-masted schooner towed by tug boat in Saco River, ca."

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 2 of 2

"VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) Pew payment receipt, Biddeford, 1806, 1807, 1810Biddeford Historical Society…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 2 of 2

"II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor Piles of logs along the Saco River, ca."

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - A word of thanks

"A word of thanks We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for the help and support they provided to Team Biddeford and the…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - In the beginning, there were the Wabanaki…

"… Museum With the Europeans came new diseases and colonial wars. After 150 years of these conflicts, barely 1,000 Wabanaki men, women, and children…"