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Historical Items Showing 3 of 105 View All
Item 1161
Title: Junior Contest, Presque Isle, 1901
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 2006-05-19
Location: Presque Isle
Media: ink on paper
Item 26525
Title: Junior Potato Queen contest, Fort Fairfield, 1967
Contributed by: Northeast Historic Film
Date: 1967
Location: Fort Fairfield
Media: 16 mm film
Item 79313
Title: Seventh Annual Prize Speaking Contest Program, Dixfield, 1917
Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society
Date: 1917-02-16
Location: Dixfield
Media: ink on paper
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The boundaries of Maine are the product of international conflict, economic competition, political fights, and contested development. The boundaries are expressions of human values; people determined the shape of Maine.
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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.
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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.