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Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"They read books and magazines instead. The library raised money by having entertainment, by donations from people, and through late fees for book…"

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Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… they could not, in the transaction of their public business, express feelings of cordiality.” With this change, the Ellsworth post office was in…"

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Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… land in western parts of Hancock County went to public auction, where it was purchased by Jarvis and his brother, Phillip, who became among the…"

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

"Public services also expanded with time. Fires on Swan's Island are fought with volunteer efforts, but a truck and fire station were acquired in the…"

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… hotel at first provided the necessary staples and entertainment for the summer people. By the mid-twentieth century, the Ryder’s Cove business…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"… Mount Desert Island to go for leisure, fun, and entertainment during this era. John J. Emery, an aristocrat based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with ties to…"

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Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… held; a gala event with a huge parade, musical entertainment, and games. The new playground and tennis court complex was dedicated, the town…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… to Farmington as a hub of musical and social entertainment while Farmington’s resident looked to Lewiston as a broader source of cultural…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"Residents found they could be entertained at opera houses and could become engaged in community activities through various organizations such as the…"

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… Society There never seemed to be a shortage of entertainment on the island. Both year ‘rounders and summer residents left the island less than…"

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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