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Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"Sweet moved from Salem, Massachusetts because his doctor advised him that the salt air would make him well."

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

"Erdine's sister Marion Kent Norton (1896-1985) moved into the home after the death of her husband in 1963."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"… first held at the members houses, but eventually moved to a school. The Sagadahoc Club was a very prestigious men's club, and was first organized…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"X Early in the 19th century, the center of town moved northward to its present location, a move that had begun when Joshua Shaw purchased “The…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"In 1926, the Masons moved from the Masonic Hall in the Ledyard Block to the new Masonic Temple at 788 Washington Street."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"… & Jameson left the building and Bath Savings moved in. SEE New NOTES Mary Camp Swanton and Henry Worcester Swanton, Ambrotypes, ca."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"In 1890, the Postal Telegraph company moved into that place and lasted until 1928, when the buildings were torn down to build the City Hall."

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Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"In 1926 the Blue Hill Troupe moved to New York and continued to perform under the name “The Blue Hill Troupe." Since then the Blue Hill Troupe has…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Palmer moved to Ohio, to pursue the wagon and carriage business, until his death in July of 1915. Born in Bath in 1836 to Asa Palmer and Maria…"

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

"… 3 years later, she went to work at the Massey House, a Minturn boarding house for quarry workers."

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Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… was a very successful man, yet he only built one house, sometimes also called the "mansion house." Although George Stevens had no children of his…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… could either choose a new location in Bath, or move to Cook's Corner in Brunswick, which was the cheaper and more financially sensible option."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-73

"… remarriage to Solomon Raynes, and the family's move to Brewer and Ball Hill Cove in Hampden. Among the people and events he mentions are: Anna…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"When he, his mother, and his step-father moved from Ellsworth in 1825, Maine was five years into statehood and independence from Massachusetts."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"… and more powerful aircraft and airport operations moved to Stroudwater. The Scarborough complex became a flying school and air show site, but it…"

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Seaside Hall

"… out and in May of 2009 the entire building was moved to its current location at 65 Atlantic Loop Rd."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… Museum The growing Raynes family and John Martin moved several times to locations in Brewer and Hampden, and finally to Bangor."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"After 1873 Burnham & Morrill moved to Jones Creek at Pine Point. Clams were shipped to the factory from all over the east coast."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 1 of 4

"Settlements didn't begin to move inland from the rivers and seacoast until after roads were developed in the early 1800s."

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"Hard times hit the nation. Some of those who had moved onto the island to work had married and now struggled to remain on the island after their jobs…"

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Lincoln, Maine - South Lincoln schoolhouse, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"In 1896 it was decided to move this building into a more central location and it was moved to a lot across the road from the cemetery."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"… heard of Winslow Homer? In his late 40s, he moved to the Prouts Neck area of Scarborough, where he drew inspiration for his famous marine…"

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"Dr. Haigis then moved to a home at Route 1 and Scottow Hill Road where he also had his practice. He was on call seven days a week: house calls were…"

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"By 1971 the market moved to a larger building on the Clambake Restaurant property and was managed by Donald H. Thurlow."