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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 17 of 17

"The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco Civil War Veterans of Biddeford, 1916McArthur Public Library Reality…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - A word of thanks

"A word of thanks We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for the help and support they provided to Team Biddeford and the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"John River and then back into the United States duty free. The farmers in the area catered to the lumber industry by growing grain, hay and potatoes…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… Historical Society Rich soil and the Sandy River, a source of water, travel and power lured settlers to the region on the heels of the…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… and enjoy the cold water of the Carrabassett River and take in the splendor of the old bridge. In the book by Roland E."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… the tranquil Hampden Narrows of the Penobscot River. Owned by the Stern family of Hampden, the park was leased by the Bangor, Hampden & Winterport…"

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"… the cars had crashed and slid to the bank of the river. It took three hours to free Green. He was then taken to a nearby barn and died three days…"

Caribou Public Library

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture

"… Voter York (and Herbert "Bussy" York) of Sandy River Farms, won the 2008 National Corn Growers' Assoc. Corn Yield Contest in Maine."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"Carrabassett Bridge: Carrabassett River Bridge East New PortlandNew Portland Historical Society This bridge replaced the old Covered Bridge."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Introduction

"… and biographical sketches 1882) The Penobscot River forms the east border of the town for just over six miles."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"… a holding ground for lumber up on the Aroostook River towards Washburn. He had the idea of building a railroad from Presque Isle to Washburn to…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral

"… Main Street, and from there to a wood near Mill River, where Knox’s tomb was located under his favorite oak."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 3 of 3

"… Co., situated on the banks of the Piscataquis River about a mile and a half downstream from the village, is the largest manufacturer of golf tees…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… a boat launch was installed on the Piscataquis River. In 1992, Pride Manufacturing’s purchase of the former Ethan Allen plant in Burnham…"

Guilford, Maine - EXHIBITS

"… and events back to 1904 up to the current day River Festival celebration. SPECIAL EVENTS A community that works hard will often play hard and…"

Maine Maritime Museum

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Friends of Wood Island Light

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Cary Library

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Early Maine Photography - Post-Mortem & Mourning

"… Richards drowned while swimming in the Kennebec River at Swan Island opposite Richmond. These daguerreotypes of young Sarah were preserved in the…"

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… Arnold led his revolutionary army up the Kennebec River to Quebec City. Because there were no dams at the time, the men and animals had to journey…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Lime Works

"… and he operated kilns on the bank of the river, just upriver of where the Waterfront Market on Wadsworth Street now stands."

Skowhegan History House

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"Bangor 's location on the Penobscot River made it well-positioned geographically and economically to take advantage of lumber shortages in much of…"