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Keywords: Orono

Historical Items

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Item 14984

Linwood Elliot and Harriet N. Shaw, Orono, 1911

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1911 Location: Orono Media: Photographic print

Item 75145

Orono Pulp and Paper, Orono, 1917

Contributed by: Maine Folklife Center, Univ. of Maine Date: 1917 Location: Orono Media: Photographic print

Item 15011

The Shaw family, Orono, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Orono; Orono; Orono Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109256

Dr. & Mrs. B.R. Speicher residence, Orono, 1946-1949

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1946–1949 Location: Orono Client: Benjamin R. Speicher Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 109134

Stuart Gross house, Orono, 1950

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1950 Location: Orono Client: Stuart Gross Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 109205

Pellegrino residence, Orono, 1949-1950

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1949–1950 Location: Orono Client: Pellegrino, Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Online Exhibits

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Eastern Fine Paper

The paper mill on the Penobscot River in South Brewer, which became known as Eastern Fine Paper Co., began as a sawmill in 1884 and grew over the years as an important part of the economy of the region and a large presence in the landscape. Its closing in 2005 affected more than the men and women who lost their jobs.

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Trolley Travel

Trolleys were the cleanest and most efficient means of mass transit Maine has ever known.

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Irish Immigrants in Nineteenth Century Maine

With the popularity of all things Irish in modern America, many people have forgotten the difficulties faced by nineteenth century Irish immigrants.

Site Pages

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Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Hudson Museum

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Maine Folklife Center, University of Maine

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My Maine Stories

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Story

Argy Nestor - Arts Educator & Arts Education Consultant
by MLTI stories of Impact Project

Argy Nestor reflected on the professional development model implemented in the original MLTI.

Story

Mark Plummer, golfer from Maine
by Mark Plummer

Amateur golfer from Maine, Mark Plummer discussed his golf career and life lessons

Story

Ron Cote - Lessons from a star athlete and legendary coach
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

A local sports legend's life and how he applied his passion to help others pursue their own dreams.