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Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"Guilford High School Orchestra, 1942Guilford Historical Society On August 29, 1958, Maine School Administrative District #4 became a reality."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"Mercurias Orchestra was next, followed by Foss' Dance Orchestra, then came the Fine Black Aces. New Portland seems to have a rich musical history."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"Often times, an orchestra played for the dance. New Portland had many orchestras, the first dating in the late 1800’s."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farewell appearance of Lillian Nordica, London, ca. 1913

"1914. Her performance with the London Symphony Orchestra is an indication of the high regard in which she was held."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"By the 1920s, the schools had formed a school orchestra, agricultural clubs, a senior fair and drama production, public speaking contest, and a…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… used it for most school dances, band practice, orchestra practice, cheerleading practice, class plays, musical productions, class photos, and of…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"… Inn offered the public performances of a small orchestra on Saturday evenings. The performances caused an intermingling of town residents and the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Individuals founded new schools of specialized higher learning. What was occurring in Bangor was all part of the great spirit of Progressivism then…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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