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

"… or animal so it was convenient to have these supplies nearby. Nelson Morse, Swan's Island village, ca."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Caring For Our Families and Friends

"… care, purchased immunizations and sanitation supplies, and partnered with the Maine Seacoast Mission."

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

"There are still two cisterns in the cellar that were the water supply, and Clevie's original workbench still stands out back."

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

"… to lobstering, scalloping, and shrimping as the supply of fish such as cod, flounder, and halibut diminished."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"Another form of transportation was supplied by the Maine Seacoast Mission, an organization founded in 1905 to help Down East island communities."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"… Society Island stores received regular supplies from the mainland, and as many as two operated in each village."

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

"There is currently one store supplying groceries and basic goods on the island, though seasonal businesses cater to the increased population in…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Agriculture

"Whether as the source of necessary supplies for the lumber industry or as an exporter of agricultural produce to the nation, agriculture has always…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 3 of 3

"By November 16, 1914, the “water from Mt. Zircon supply was first turned into the pipes for general use."

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Historic Hallowell - Cyclone Poems

"… worst umbrellas fall Fixing the city Bring in a supply everyone helps clean up rebuild repair soon Cyclones, Storms, and Fixing the City by Gabby…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 10 of 17

"… to Charleston not to prevent the landing of Union supplies. On April 12th, 1861, Northerners, Mainers and citizens of Biddeford and Saco were…"

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…"

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…"

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…"

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…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"Baird's Quarry history Text by Kim Colbeth Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Matthew Baird Contracting Co."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Old Buildings

"Old Buildings Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Minturn Schoolhouse The Tea Room Redmen's Hall Seaside Hall Andrew Smith Store…"

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…"

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 &…"

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…"

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

"The Crew The Crew X The Swan's Island team put in a lot of work over the course of the one year project."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The McCormick house

"The McCormick house This building is now the home of Theo McCormick, who moved to Swan's Island with her late husband Stephen McCormick, the…"

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."