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Historical Items

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Item 1219

Carrabassett River, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1905 Location: North Anson Media: Photographic print

Item 27532

Carrabassett River Bridge, East New Portland, ca. 1924

Contributed by: New Portland Historical Society Date: circa 1924 Location: New Portland Media: Postcard

Item 9475

Old Chain Bridge, Kingfield, ca. 1895

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1895 Location: Kingfield Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Exhibit

Student Exhibit: Benedict Arnold's March Through Skowhegan

Benedict Arnold arrived in Skowhegan on October 4th, 1775, and it was here that Arnold received his first offer of help from the colonists. Joseph Weston and his sons helped Benedict Arnold and his army cross over the Skowhegan Falls, but Joseph later got a severe cold from exposure and died of a fever on Oct.16th. His sons went back to the family home along the Kennebec for they were the first family to settle in Old Canaan or what is now Skowhegan.

Site Pages

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Site Page

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"Carrabassett Bridge: Carrabassett River Bridge East New PortlandNew Portland Historical Society This bridge replaced the old Covered Bridge."

Site Page

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

"The village lies along the banks of the Carrabassett River about four miles northeast of the West Village and three miles southwest of the North…"

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… people can picnic and enjoy the cold water of the Carrabassett River and take in the splendor of the old bridge. In the book by Roland E."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn circa 1960
by David Rollins

The creation of Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn at Sugarloaf USA