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

"Ware, Moses Weld. Beacon Light in the History of Prouts Neck. Prouts Neck, ME: Prouts Neck Association, n.d. Woodard, Colin."

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

"Islanders petitioned for a light house in 1857, and by 1872 the Burnt Coat Harbor Light Station was in operation."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864

"Morse was commander of Co. A, Light Infantry, of the Maine State Guard, which participated in the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount…"

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

"… work with hours dependent on tides and light. The metal rake or “clam hoe” has a short 12”-18” handle, so the digger must bend at the waist often…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"… Burying Point, located near the Burnt Coat Harbor Light Station, is another relic of native land occupation."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"Daniel White Ed Getchell Fort Point Light For Pownal Howard L. Sampson James G. Wasgatt Hugh Ross Elmer Martin Annie Martin Hoop skirts Women's hats…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 3 of 4

"… or tannic acid from oak trees mixed with light oil. Ink could also be made from swamp maple bark and copperas."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"… was completed and cars could avoid the traffic light at Washington Street. However, drivers could also avoid stopping in Bath and spending money at…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"In his journal, Martin describes the tents, lights, pulpit, and other activities in great detail. He wrote, "This ever remembered occasion was about…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"… committee had the building painted a light yellow. Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, and his wife, Clara Cary Martin, had six children. Their…"

South Portland Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - Kennebec Wire Company

"They used wires from different wire mills to connect wires to houses and bring electricity. The electricity had a major impact in daily life in…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Summary Notes

"… spectacular, because if you get in the right sun light, you could see the glowing of the ice shining right into your eyes."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Timeline of Events

"… at Scarborough Public Library Students adjust lighting before photographing an artifact from the Scarborough Historical Society collection."

Milbridge Historical Society

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"These window openings allowed plenty of light and fresh air. The cells were warmed in the colder months by four box stoves. <- Prev."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… the downtown area and served the community in the House of Representatives, State Senate and on the Governor’s Council."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War Resources

"Sprague, Homer B. Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons: A Personal Experience. New York: The Knickerbocker Press, 1915. U.S."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"Money could be used for medical, burial and housing expenses, and for food and household necessities."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"Jeremy Porter's house was built in the area where the gas pumps at White Elephant are located today. That home later became the Hotel Strong."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"… President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, both of whom were Masons, assumed the chair."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"… and funds were used for medical, burial, and housing expenses. Along with purchases for food and household goods, loans were given to help out the…"

Historic Hallowell - Day 8

"… then when a guest was using a candle as a light, tripped over it and stared a fire that destroyed three rooms and the sprinkler system didn't stop…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 2 of 3

"During one terrible storm, lighting hit in the middle of a cow pasture killing the whole herd of cows."