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John Martin: Expert Observer - Picnic, Fort Point Light, and Fort Pownal, 1865

"… in 1864, Bangor accountant and shopkeeper John Martin (1823-1904) drew a full-page illustration of Excursion Wharf, Fort Pownal, Fort Point Light…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Sr. home, Ellsworth, 1823

"The senior Martin died in February 1824 when his only son was 11 months old. The younger John Martin visited Ellsworth as an adult, with his mother…"

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

"Sampson James G. Wasgatt Hugh Ross Elmer Martin Annie Martin Hoop skirts Women's hats, boots Women drinking John thomas Thomas McAloon Nellie Chapman…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Pendleton & Ross stand, Bangor, 1864

"… it." The drawing is on page 418 of a journal Martin wrote and illustrated in 1864 as he reflected on his life and activities up to that point."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"Martin Sr. died in 1824, leaving his wife and young son, also named John, with little financial security."

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

"John Martin backbend, Bangor, 1844Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum The growing Raynes family and John Martin moved several times to…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857

"John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, attended. He wrote, "This was one of the most magnificient sights I ever witnessed in…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"… in Bangor are shown in this illustration by John Martin (1823-1904), who included it on page 630 of the Journal he began in 1864 to recount his…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… Return of soldiers, Irish, Andrew Johnson, Annie Martin's performance, loss of manners   Part 7, pages 114-134 Soldiers, Fort Point excursion…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"… 3, pages 139-194 Approximately 1840-1844 John Martin, still a teenager in the experiences he recollected, already had experience working for…"

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

"The Scarborough anchorage at Pine Point is where the Scarborough, Nonesuch and Libby Rivers converge and the departure point for many fishermen."

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Friendship Museum

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"Interior of Congregational Church, Rumford Point, 1909Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Little is known about the artists who lived and worked…"

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Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"… Society • Text By: Spencer Martell and Paul Martin • Eight Grade Students at Piscataquis Community Middle School • Images from the Guilford…"

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"Thanks to an astounding 28 rebounds by Kim Martin (now Kim Haggan), Hampden beat Fort Kent to secure a spot in the Maine State Championship game."

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… across the cove from the Marine Hospital (now Martin's Point). Although the men were eager for action, they were at first set back; they were…"