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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Sounds

"Hallowell Sounds Here are some interesting and exciting Hallowell Sounds. The Serenaders Stars Over Stevens ~ Listen to the singers from the Stevens…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century

"… are some of ship-lapped, pilastered design, some of true Maine low-down dimensions, and some with doorways that have been admired and copied by…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"in 1885. Some of the materials repeat what he wrote in his journal and other scrapbooks. Some of the people and events mentioned: Neil Kullborg…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4

"… dress comprised basques--fitted bodices, some short and some extending well over the hips--and skirts with various forms of back interest, known as…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Nineteenth Century

"1830Maine Historical Society Some fashion changes are distinct and occur quickly, while others are subtle and transition more slowly."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Places

"Though some of the buildings are gone, there are many rich stories to be told, a few of them include: Brick Inn Farmington's First Grist Mill…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Welcome to New Portland!

"… the schools in New Portland, the New Portland Community Library history, and some information about the history of the 3 villages in New Portland."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lewiston Journal article on Katahdin Iron Works

"It describes the process of making pig iron and gives some background about the Kathadin Iron Charcoal Co. and the area where it was located."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - …then came the settlers…

"1880Abbe Museum Late in life ca. 1915, Abraham Somes’ great-granddaughter Adelma (“Dell”) Somes Joy penned her childhood memories, including these…"

Historic Hallowell - Day 4 - Page 1 of 3

"Over 200 electrical crews came to help! Some people were without heat and power for days or weeks even."

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware Store window display, Lincoln, ca. 1943

"The back of the photo mentions some of the soldiers featured in the display. The names and descriptions include: "Helen Jordan (Clay)'s three boys"…"

Historic Hallowell - The 1998 Ice Storm - Reflections in Poems

"Some chose to share their reflections in poetry.Here are a few poems, about the ice storm of 1998. Click the links on the sidebar to the right to get…"

Historic Hallowell - Row House

"Row House Row House (1846). Here lived some of Hallowell's early textile workers. Built by Isaac Gage of Augusta, this Federal-style worker's…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Dirigo Writing Book, Farmington, 1887

"This book belonged to Grace Gordon of Farmington. Some of the pages contain writing, while many are blank."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library, tables & fireplace, 1924

"This picture shows some of the original features of the library including tables, chairs, and fireplace."

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"… and the “Back to the Land” movement brought some newcomers to the area, including Zen Buddhists, some of whom founded the Surry Opera Company."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Buttons

"Some white, some brown, some colorful- many shapes, many sizes, many colors. Made of vegetable ivory, bakelite, wood, metal, hard rubber, horn…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Granite and Ice Industries

"… loaded directly onto boats in the deep water of Somes Sound and shipped to cities along the Atlantic Coast.Mount Desert Island Historical Society…"

Historic Hallowell - News Article by Emily Markham

"Some bad news has fell upon more Hallowell citizens. On February 20th 1870 the flood waters of the mighty Kennebec river rose six more feet in a half…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Salmon industry

"There were some near Scrag Island, some in Toothacher Cove and some at nearby Frenchboro. The first deliveries of salmon smolt (baby salmon) were…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Police Department

"Some things that have changed are their firearms, uniforms, expenses, and the term and job of city marshals."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott and Fewacres, Farmington, 1903

"… of them in series, and is credited with writing some of the earliest American juvenile literature deserving of the term "children's literature." He…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES Ladies' Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Back cover.

"They include some of the leading citizens of Farmington. The "toasts" appear to have been a bit lengthy, since the Franklin Journal reported the last…"

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