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Keywords: Skill

Historical Items

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Item 104352

"I need your skill!," World War II poster, 1943

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1943 Media: Lithograph

Item 6127

Stonecutters, Deer Isle, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Deer Isle Media: Photographic print

Item 1012

30th Maine Regiment, Drum Corps, 1865

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1865 Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 82508

Skillings property, Oaklawn Avenue, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Franklin Skillings Style: Cottage Use: Summer Dwelling

Item 82511

Skillings property, S.E. Oaklan Road, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Lincoln Skillings Style: Cottage Use: Summer Dwelling

Item 85179

Skillings property, Oaklawn Road, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Boardman Skillings Use: Summer Dwelling

Online Exhibits

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A Celebration of Skilled Artisans

The Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, an organization formed to promote and support skilled craftsmen, celebrated civic pride and members' trades with a parade through Portland on Oct. 8, 1841 at which they displayed 17 painted linen banners with graphic and textual representations of the artisans' skills.

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Extracting Wealth

Maine's natural resources -- granite, limestone and slate in particular -- along with its excellent ports made it a leader in mining and production of the valuable building materials. Stone work also attracted numerous skilled immigrants.

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Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air

Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Historic Hallowell - A Bay State Exodus

"Ephraim brought the skills of a surveyor which were much in demand, and Martha brought the skills of a midwife and caregiver that often meant the…"

Site Page

Historic Hallowell - Dr. Benjamin Page

"… the Plague of 1812, his superb knowledge and skill saved many lives. He is credited with being the first physician to inoculate human with the…"

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The Cedars

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My Maine Stories

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Story

Paul Gagne: Living a life fully engaged in his community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A man with a wide range of skills and talents shares them for the benefit of his community

Story

Masters and apprentices
by Theresa Secord

Wabanaki basket makers learn to weave by apprenticing with master artists.

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Mali Agat (Molly Ockett) the famous Wabanaki "Doctress"
by Maine Historical Society

Pigwacket Molly Ockett, healing, and cultural ecological knowledge

Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plan

Bicentennial Lesson Plan

Maine's Beneficial Bugs: Insect Sculpture Upcycle/ Recycle S.T.E.A.M Challenge

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8 Content Area: Science & Engineering, Visual & Performing Arts
In honor of Earth Day (or any day), Students use recycled, reused, and upcycled materials to create a sculpture of a beneficial insect that lives in the state of Maine. Students use the Engineer Design Process to develop their ideas. Students use the elements and principles to analyze their prototypes and utilize interpersonal skills during peer feedback protocol to accept and give constructive feedback.

Lesson Plan

Bicentennial Lesson Plan

Sporting Maine

Grade Level: 3-5 Content Area: Health Education & Physical Education, Social Studies
This lesson plan will introduce students to myriad communities in Maine, past and present, through the universal lens of sports and group activities. Students will explore and understand the history of many of Maine’s recreational pastimes, what makes Maine the ideal location for some outdoor sports, and how communities have come together through team activities throughout Maine’s history.

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Portland History: Mapping Portland, 1690 - 1900

Grade Level: 6-8 Content Area: Social Studies
Historical maps, like all historical documents, can be interpreted in many ways. This lesson plan uses five maps to trace the development of Portland from its earliest settlements.