Maine Memory Network

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"… cents to get on a ride and the favorite was the swings. Another favorite attraction for Ms. Gorman and her friends was the food."

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… to Alaska!” (The Alaskan Gold Rush was in full swing at this time, the major difference being that actual gold was being found there.) So…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"There is rope swing there. Porter Lake is one of the most popular public places in Strong. Launching On The LakeStrong Historical Society Lying…"

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… working on the damSkowhegan History House The swinging bridge was originally built for a local farmer to make his distance onto the island shorter…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Population Decline in Maine's Coastal Counties

"… Coastal Counties Maine in 1860 X Population swings Between 1790 and 1860, the population of Maine increased from 96,450 to 628,279."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"Still, the economic swings of 19th-century America affected "The Lumber Capital of the World." Instability of credit and of money itself as well as…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"As a way to relax, some rusticators spent time in swings, hammocks, and rocking chairs. Opportunities for sailing were offered by both The Homestead…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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