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Historical Items

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Item 9415

Soldiers leaving for WWII, Norway, 1943

Contributed by: Norway Historical Society Date: 1943 Location: Norway Media: Photographic print

Item 9419

Draftees boarding bus, Norway, ca. 1943

Contributed by: Norway Historical Society Date: circa 1943 Location: Norway Media: Photographic print

Item 19243

John M. Dillingham to his mother, South Carolina, 1863

Contributed by: Freeport Historical Society Date: 1863 Location: Freeport; Charleston; Port Royal; Wilmington Media: Paper

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Online Exhibits

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A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine

The Black Guards were African American Army soldiers, members of the segregated Second Battalion of the 366th Infantry sent to guard the railways of Maine during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. The purpose of the Black Guards' deployment to Maine was to prevent terrorist attacks along the railways, and to keep Maine citizens safe during the war.

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Cape Elizabeth Shipwrecks

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

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World War I and the Maine Experience

With a long history of patriotism and service, Maine experienced the war in a truly distinct way. Its individual experiences tell the story of not only what it means to be an American, but what it means to be from Maine during the war to end all wars.

Site Pages

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Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"10, 1862 for a nine-month deployment. Photo courtesy of the Dexter Historical Society X The different battles of the 22nd Maine include Bayou…"

Site Page

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"Over the years, Island high schools had deployed some very good teams to play county and state rivals, but the first state championship didn’t come…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Nick Emberley - 7th Grade student as the MLTI begins
by MLTI Stories of Impact Project

Nick Emberley recounted his excitement as a 7th grader receiving his MLTI iBook in 2002.

Story

Service in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan by MAJ Adam R. Cote
by Adam R. Cote

Military Service has had a deep impact my life

Story

From Chinese Laundress to Mother of the Year
by Dr. Andrea Louie

Toy Len Goon's granddaughter recounts her immigration to the US and becoming Mother of the Year.