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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…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"It sponsors many youth sport teams. They are also a bank for all the citizens in Bath that want them to be their bank."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2

"… variety of equipment, including camping supplies, sports equipment and guns.Bangor Historical Society Shep was very energetic, smart, and humorous."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Winter Fun

"… be a time to find islanders joining in winter sports of an informal nature. There are three good size ponds on the island."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"… displayed expert taxidermy and the latest sporting equipment from all over Maine. Phillips Historical Society Crosby was an important contributor…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 1 of 3

"In 1930, the Androscoggin Mill in Lewiston was equipped with new looms to handle rayon, and became one of the country’s largest rayon fabric…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"Today, we have a wide range of sports, clubs and activities to choose from, including student council, drama club, chess club, various music clubs…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"The owner at the time, William Ledyard, had to buy another property to hold the supplies and equipment for the building."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"All of their best equipment was taken by the flames. While they were doing that, the Brunswick Fire Department was on its way, soon to arrive at…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… gymnasium was constructed reducing the need for sporting events, dances, and graduation ceremonies to be held at the town hall."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Pratt Field would eventually host team sports and Chatauqua gatherings. This field was located behind the High School on High Street."

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