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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"… Biddeford High School & Universalist choir musical program, 1891McArthur Public Library South Side of Main Street, Biddeford, 1909McArthur…"

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"The first steam powered seiner, the Novelty, was commissioned in 1882, and was one of the largest vessels in the fishing fleet."

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"As Hampden’s growth continued, industry and business flourished. At the corner of Elm Street West and the Main Road, Crosby and Stetson built a large…"

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Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"1922Blue Hill Historical Society The Growth of Public Institutions. In 1920, a committee led by Mrs. F.B. Richards and Dr."

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Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"And it has spurred the growth of the local economy. Yet, the people of Blue Hill still pride themselves on self-sufficiency and hard work."

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Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"Felled trees were pulled out of the forests with teams of horses or oxen. Water powered sawmills were built on streams at the head of the harbor and…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… and move towards less formal dress stimulated growth of a new branch of the clothing industry, one that specialized in the design and manufacture…"

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Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"The people encouraged the growth and development of the education systems and pushed for improvements."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"… and his movements as easy and responsive to music as those of a youth of today." Martin (1823-1904) pasted the article about his accomplishment in…"

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Colby College Special Collections

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"One course popular with the female population was typing. The first typewriters were purchased in 1916; the next year six more typewriters were…"