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Site Pages
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Ocean View Hotel
"She fixed up the building, did all the baking and washing herself, and held regular dances before and after the war."
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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4
"… the Civil War, the Oak Hill station was a busy shipping point for horses and livestock for the Union Army.(6) Scarboro Beach Railroad Station…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Andrew Smith Store
"Charles and Ernestine King purchased the building in 1968. The home still stands at 290 Atlantic Road, and is currently owned byCharles and…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work
"In turn, the settlers had to agree to stay seven years. Initially these settlers came to cut timber for boat building and to cultivate the land for…"
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Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge
"… Historical Society From the coveted tall pine for ships' masts to the coastal cedar for shingles, Maine's forest land has been the source of the…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Crew
"… any of us realized how much time would go into building a website, but it's been a fun journey! Kim Colbeth X Kate Webber X Bev McAloon…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Lobstering
"… advancements in boat size and the change in boat building materials. Boat engines and fishing equipment also changed."
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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements
"… was floated downstream to Sprague’s Cove and then shipped to far off lands. Area children were served by one school in the Sprague District."
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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview
"All thirty-nine ships in the American fleet were either captured, burned or scuttled. The Penobscot Expedition, as it came to be known, remained the…"
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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries
"… years, specializing in groceries, hardware and ship chandler's supplies. In Dark Harbor, Williams Brothers operated a large grocery store featuring…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Welcome to Swan's Island!
"Welcome to Swan's Island! Burnt Coat Harbor X Swan's Island, a six mile ferry ride out of Bass Harbor in Mount Desert Island, is the current…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry
"Baird's Quarry Swan's Island granite was quarried at sites around the island, providing work for many laborers and the businesses that supported…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Student genealogy
"Student genealogy Fritz Johnson, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society As members of a small island school, many of Swan's…"
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"IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs Left with no reliable connection to the mainland and few secure sources…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Sports
"Sports Organized Sports Swan's Island softball team, ca. 1978Swan's Island Historical Society Much as the 1950s were all about the Brooklyn…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse
"Minturn Schoolhouse Minturn Schoolhouse, Swan's Island, ca. 1930Swan's Island Historical Society The Minturn Schoolhouse was built in 1899…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Resources
"Resources Images: Swan's Island Historical Society "Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department." Penobscot Nation Cultural &…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures cont'd
"Summer Pleasures cont'd Seaside Hall in Atlantic village, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society Ice cream socials were also…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events
"Holiday Events Warmer weather combined with national or local holidays brought islanders together for celebrations."
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - About Us
"About Us Up from the ashes: Swan's Island has learned to appreciate its historic resources after seeing them threatened."
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house
"Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Clevie Dunham's store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society This home was probably built…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Caring For Our Families and Friends
"Caring For Our Families and Friends From the first European settlement on Swan’s Island, written records show that the community has financially…"
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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Stores
"Stores Laura Sprague in Atlantic store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society During the early 1900s the population in each…"
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"Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years Text by Kate Webber Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Carrying Place X…"