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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 4 of 4

"… sovereignty and self-determination in 2021-22, equal to the Tribes in Oklahoma and across the Nation, with the unpassed legislation LD 1626, we…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 4 of 4

"… walks of life, demonstrate the democratic, equalizing nature of modern fashion, as well as the extent of fashion media and movie influence."

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 3 of 7

"… the country,” deeds from the Wabanakis stood on equal footing to those from the crown. Without acknowledged Indian deeds of their own, the Kennebec…"

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village Schools

"The town would not receive state equalization funds if it continued to operate two high schools. The citizens decided after much debate to approve…"

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Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"Equally well dressed is young Ernest Perry, who stands next to a chair with his drum. Eleanor Peters, ca."

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Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 1 of 2

"Equally shrouded in mystery is the daguerreotype of five girls, including one with a cleft lip. What brought them together in a photographer’s studio…"

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Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"If granted, Maine's status would have been equal to Massachusetts within the colonial system.[2] Although unsuccessful, this is considered the first…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"His children, well educated, and equally as industrious, continued his legacy through their efforts."

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"… as Bruce Poliquin, pledged $35,000, provided equal amounts could be raised from the Town of Cumberland and the residents of Cumberland and North…"

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"… Rod Crosby left behind a legacy of conservation, equal opportunity and economic development for the people of the Maine woods."

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"That was equal to fifty-two pianos on the island. Family members would not only learn how to play the piano but many people could also play a guitar…"

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Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"… ratio of free-to-slave states, which was split equally at eleven states each. In order to avoid a sectional crisis, Southern senators were able to…"

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Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"… forte and an additional $8.25 for a music stool, equaling about $8,500 in 2024. Purchased for Stephen’s daughter, Anne S."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"… President Kennedy; the civil rights movement; the equal rights movement for women; Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon; and the continuing Viet Nam…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 3 of 4

"… years and had been upgraded, but was still not equal to the market demands. In 1956 it was announced the installation of a new high speed trailing…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"… put much of her energy into fighting for women’s equality. In 1910 Mary investigated a fire in a New Jersey factory that killed 25 women."

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Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area

"By mixing berries with an equal quantity of tallow, you can make beautiful candles that are firm and excellent for use."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… are dedicated to the ideals of charity, morality, equality, service to God, and charitable projects such as hospitals, orphanages, and aid for…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… effects on his economic prospects, Martin was equally excited about other changes: the first hot-air balloon in Bangor, the first electric street…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"… organizations going in Bangor including the Men’s Equal Suffrage League of Maine. This was founded by Robert Treat Whitehouse."

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Prince Memorial Library

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Music in Maine - Community Music

"They offered women equal voting rights long before the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. At its height in 1907, Maine had 417 Granges with…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… with banks, electric lights, water systems equal to the best, and sewerage systems well under way."

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Colby College Special Collections

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