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

"The house was later purchased by Clevie and Mary (Robertson) Trask. Clevie (1884-1968) was known as a very nice man, and for being religious."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"The stone was drilled, blasted, and lifted out of the pit. One man “motions” sprang up wherever there was a small field of stone to be carved by an…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 3 of 3

"Mr. and Mrs. Butler's house, Blue Hill, ca. 1890 In the distance one can see boardinghouse for the quarrymen.Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Sports

"It was a very special time for the team and the Swan’s Island community. Donkey Softball - a fun fundraiser David Carlson getting ready for…"

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

"Candi loves to work with historical material and is thrilled with the work the historical society is doing to promote our history."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - About Us

"We have digitized and cataloged photographs, expanded our collection, and recorded oral histories to save our island memories."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"In 1988, Mariculture Products started a salmon farm that was obtained and renamed "Island Aquaculture" by a local group in 1993."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Island Postmistresses

"… daily The department established a mail route and paid the mail carrier In 1894 this old mail route was discontinued and a steamboat company…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"One such celebration was Memorial Day. Old and young would gather near the Veterans Memorial. There would be a parade, speeches and music."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Lobstering

"Boat engines and fishing equipment also changed. Fishing for tuna with a harpoon, Swan's Island, ca."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Stores

"It was a long day for a store owner who kept the doors open all day and then would keep the finances and plan to restock the shelves after hours."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Salmon industry

"It was purchased by a Norwegian company in 2000 and closed in 2003. Most of the pens have been dismantled and the parts have been recycled for other…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Quarrying

"They were transported to and used mostly in Boston and New York City. While the quarry was functioning, boarding houses sprang up on the island to…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Exhibits

"… islanders hope is that you will be able to see and hear about our ancestors and what we have learned about Swan’s Island from them."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"Its porch was 500 feet long and 25 feet deep. The hotel was famous across the country for its lobby, known as the "Fish Pond," were young ladies…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Andrew Smith Store

"The home still stands at 290 Atlantic Road, and is currently owned byCharles and Ernestine's daughter, Nancy Davis."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - -Across the Sea- a history through transportation

"… finding new ways to carry goods, people, and information to and from their remote home. So, too, have they adapted to make a living off the sea…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - History Detectives

"The club met after school to solve 'mysteries' with island artifacts, play games, work on exhibits, act out historical scenes, and learn from local…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Student genealogy

"He married Evelyn Lora Martin in 1922 and they lived on the Quarry Road. Fritz was reported to be the fastest paving stone cutter of his time."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures

"Summer Pleasures Dale Stockbridge and Galen Turner, Swan's Island, ca. 1965Swan's Island Historical Society Playing at the beach, Swan's…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Winter Fun

"… Goose Pond is in the interior part of the island and there is the Quarry Pond in Minturn which was created by the filling in of water when the…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"… instruction began and students learned contra dancing and how to foxtrot and waltz. In 1941 ninth grade was eliminated while the school year was…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Running the Town

"… least five people more opinions would be voiced and better decisions made. Roberta requested of the town, which asked the legislature to expand the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Resources

"Audio stories Swan's Islanders at Work and Play CD Our audios story tellers: Marguerite Staples, Marion Stinson, Sonny Sprague, Keving Staples, Eva…"