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John Martin: Expert Observer - Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864

"Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Capt."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Co."

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

"… which was used as an Armory for the National Guard, was added. X X Today there are various ways that the City of Bath uses the block…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 84-107

"Harlow Bangor Skating Park James Dunning Charles Perry Junior Martin Jameson's Guards Bangor Cadets Frank Thoms"

Lincoln, Maine - Main Street, Lincoln, ca. 1920

"… an African American troop detachment sent here to guard the railroad bridges in Lincoln, Mattawamkeag and Passadumkeag during World War II."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 6, pages 97-113

"Norcross Capt. John B. Nickels Co. B State Guards Knights Templar William Hutchings Mayor Dale John E."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"… began in December 1871 drilling with the Jameson Guards, a state militia group. Junior Martin's father, John Martin (1823-1904) drew three…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… children might profit from the information and guard against making the mistakes others had made."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"A hospital, guards’ quarters and warden’s residence were located in the center portion of the architecture with two wings extending off each side for…"

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"Coast Guard, Yeaton later became known as the "Father of the Coast Guard." Yeaton, friend and companion to Allan, retired in 1798 to his North Lubec…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"… from the river under the watchful eyes of armed guards along the river. After the war, about 175 remaining settlers left the fort and went back to…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 2 of 2

"The Coast Guard could not get lines on the boat the first day, but they were successful at high tide the next day."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… Historical Society Armed National Guard Troops at Guilford Woolen Mill, September 17, 1934Guilford Historical Society In 1934, organizers…"

Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"… out to the Army to house black soldiers who guarded the rail during that time. Also, a used boxcar was once used as a jail when the police were in…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… 1911Lubec Historical Society The other arch guarded Bayview Street alongside Main. Centennial Welcome Arch, Lubec, 1911 Lubec Historical…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"Police and the National Guard were on hand in case of troubles. In May 19, 1938, the First Air Mail arrived at the Hudson farm field."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"… because the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution guards against self-incrimination. Not until 1864 however, were they able to testify in their own…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"… to work felling trees and making rifle pits to guard against such a surprise as befell General Grant at Pittsburg last night, and this forenoon it…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"Once in Washington, the 1st Maine performed guard duty in Washington, and received more training. At this time the capitol was in great danger from…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Fort Pownall now guarded the entrance to the Penobscot Valley; stalwart and hardy settlers began to settle where the two rivers met."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… Service (later to become the United States Coast Guard), commissioning Hopley Yeaton as its first officer."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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