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Item 148448

Shipwreck on rocky coastline, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Media: Lantern slide

Item 18974

Shore Path, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Jesup Memorial Library Date: circa 1910 Location: Bar Harbor Media: Postcard

Item 31099

Balloon view of Saco Bay, including Biddeford Pool, ca. 1880

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1880 Location: Biddeford; Saco; Old Orchard Beach; Scarborough Media: Ink on paper

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Wreck of the Annie C. Maguire, December 24, 1886

Cape Elizabeth Shipwrecks

The rocky coastline of Cape Elizabeth has sent many vessels to their watery graves.

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Painting of the "Boxer" and "Enterprise," Monhegan, 1831

Enemies at Sea, Companions in Death

Lt. William Burrows and Commander Samuel Blyth, commanders of the USS Enterprise and the HMS Boxer, led their ships and crews in Battle in Muscongus Bay on Sept. 5, 1813. The American ship was victorious, but both captains were killed. Portland staged a large and regal joint burial.

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Civil Defense: Fear and Safety

In the 1950s and the 1960s, Maine's Civil Defense effort focused on preparedness for hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters and a more global concern, nuclear war. Civil Defense materials urged awareness, along with measures like storing food and other staple items and preparing underground or other shelters.

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Bar Harbor Fire Department

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"… they enjoyed Maine's forests, mountains, and vast coastline. Many of these visitors headed “downeast” towards Acadia National Park on Mount Desert…"

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Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"… years, fifth graders hiked the the entire 23 mile coastline of Surry. One year, seventh graders researched the history of various sections of…"