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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Women's Firsts

"Women's Firsts Text by Candis Joyce Photos courtesy of the Swan's Island Historical Society As in many rural towns and villages, island women’s…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement Photograph of a portrait of Colonel James Swan, 1795 X The beginnings of European…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Playing at the pond

"Playing at the pond Although Baird's Quarry was kept drained during its working seasons, once operations closed down for the winter it was always…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - History Detectives

"History Detectives Native American artifact presentation Special guest Barbara Francis teaches the History Detectives club about uses of Native…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"The Tea Room Clevie and Mary Trask, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society 253 Harbor Road is now known best as the popular…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry Waiting for the first ferry run, Swan's Island, 1960Swan's Island Historical Society The William S."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Exhibits

"Exhibits Staples brothers waiting for the bus, Swan's Island, ca. 1955Swan's Island Historical Society In creating our exhibits, especially…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Old Church on the Hill

"… galleries on three sides, one on front for the singers; the other two having common seats forward for all who chose to occupy them, and a tier of…"

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

"… of the Building of the Arts: for example, opera singer Emma Eames and her husband Emilio de Gogorza; the renowned violinist Fritz Kreisler…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun

"… musical arts such as Gene Autry, the famous singer of Here Comes Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and many others, largely country…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… were presented and included magicians, dancers, singers, musical vaudeville, acrobats and aerialists, slapstick comedy and musical productions."

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… Christ Chorale from California, and the Little Singers of Paris, and American choral group. A Greek Orthodox vespers service closed the first night…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"Trips were sponsored by non-singers who came along as tourists, helping poorer members to cover the cost."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"… most famous people, whether they be actors, singers, soldiers, authors, or even teachers. Some of these astounding individuals include the women…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… Census Data North Yarmouth Timeline by Elizabeth Singer Maule The Story of One Regiment: The Eleventh Maine Infantry Volunteers in the War of the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"World famous opera singer Lillian Nordica called Farmington her home. Throughout the years, the community has had notable bands, movie theaters, and…"