Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Twentieth-Century Community Life

"… and talent shows, as well as the annual Fireman's Ball or Way-Back Ball, where people dressed in clothes from an earlier time."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"There was a large grandstand for watching the ball game, while hundreds of cars would also park in the outfield."

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 3 of 3

"… Maine Championship, and went onto the state game! They did lose that game, but get this: It was played in the SNOW, how crazy is that? They did…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"At the end of his twenty three years of coaching, he had coached 428 games, won 309 games and lost 119 games. (Information by Dave Gaw)"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 2 of 2

"… the ultimate success of winning the “Gold Ball” at their State Championship games. Thus ended the Rumford High School basketball dynasty, but what…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"One more difference was the time of the game. The games back then were played in three twelve minute periods, and according to The Gossip, “each…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3

"… in outdoor activities such as lawn tennis, ball games, and bicycling contributed to demand for, and development of, appropriate, comfortable work…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Hopscotch and London Bridges, marbles and ball games filled the play area adjacent to the school at recess time."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"oil storage facility near the ball fields. But bad news cohabitated with good news – it seemed nothing could discourage the machinery of progress."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… same building would host Town Meetings, Charity Balls for the Hospital, voting space for elections, and many other things."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Balls and concerts were held at the old hotels. High School basketball was extremely popular, and remains so today."