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Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration by Ronald Pesha, Lubec Historical Society Lubec staged a grand celebration in 1911 observing the Town’s…"

Lubec, Maine - A Signature Quilt

"A Signature Quilt By Ronald Pesha, Lubec Historical Society Wormell Sisters image from Betsey Leavitt Josselyn Signature Quilt, Lubec…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 2 of 3

"Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello Temporary trestlework for bridge, Lubec, ca. 1961 Lubec Historical Society Pier placement…"

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

"Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello Some text adapted from Remembering Lubec, copyright © Ronald Pesha, published 2009 by The History…"

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

"Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello by Ronald Pesha A majestic arch of imposing beauty, named for a U.S."

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End Text by Jennifer Multhopp With images from the collections of…"

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head by Ronald Pesha, West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Assoc., Inc. Images from the organization's collection…"

Lubec, Maine - Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail

"Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail by Ronald Pesha, Lubec Historical Society Who was Myron Haliburton Avery? The first 2000-miler of the…"

Lubec, Maine - Exhibits

"Exhibits Committee Exhibits: Team members created individual exhibits (web pages) exploring some of the unique aspects of Lubec’s history."

Lubec, Maine - The Gardner Lake Tragedy - Page 2 of 2

"The Gardner Lake Tragedy The fifth graders observations “One day in 1936 school children went to spend the end of the year by going on a boat at…"

Lubec, Maine - The Gardner Lake Tragedy - Page 1 of 2

"The Gardner Lake Tragedy Miriam Kelley as a young woman X Images from the family of Miriam Kelley Doherty Research and text by Seth Doherty…"

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

"Baird's Quarry Swan's Island granite was quarried at sites around the island, providing work for many laborers and the businesses that supported…"

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

"Student genealogy Fritz Johnson, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society As members of a small island school, many of Swan's…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs Left with no reliable connection to the mainland and few secure sources…"

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

"Baird's Quarry history Text by Kim Colbeth Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Matthew Baird Contracting Co."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Old Buildings

"Old Buildings Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Minturn Schoolhouse The Tea Room Redmen's Hall Seaside Hall Andrew Smith Store…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"Minturn Schoolhouse Minturn Schoolhouse, Swan's Island, ca. 1930Swan's Island Historical Society The Minturn Schoolhouse was built in 1899…"

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

"Resources Images: Swan's Island Historical Society "Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department." Penobscot Nation Cultural &…"

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

"Summer Pleasures cont'd Seaside Hall in Atlantic village, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society Ice cream socials were also…"

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

"The Crew The Crew X The Swan's Island team put in a lot of work over the course of the one year project."

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

"The McCormick house This building is now the home of Theo McCormick, who moved to Swan's Island with her late husband Stephen McCormick, the…"

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

"Holiday Events Warmer weather combined with national or local holidays brought islanders together for celebrations."

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

"About Us Up from the ashes: Swan's Island has learned to appreciate its historic resources after seeing them threatened."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Clevie Dunham's store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society This home was probably built…"