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Historical Items

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Item 8995

Canoeing on the Kennebec, Skowhegan, ca. 1928

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1928 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Item 8992

Airplane view of Skowhegan, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1925 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Item 9054

Maine Central Railroad Bridge, Skowhegan, ca. 1896

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1896 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Eastern Fine Paper

The paper mill on the Penobscot River in South Brewer, which became known as Eastern Fine Paper Co., began as a sawmill in 1884 and grew over the years as an important part of the economy of the region and a large presence in the landscape. Its closing in 2005 affected more than the men and women who lost their jobs.

Exhibit

Student Exhibit: The Great By-Pass

The debate over a proposed bridge and bypass in Skowhegan in 2005.

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Working Women of the Old Port

Women at the turn of the 20th century were increasingly involved in paid work outside the home. For wage-earning women in the Old Port section of Portland, the jobs ranged from canning fish and vegetables to setting type. A study done in 1907 found many women did not earn living wages.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 1 of 3

"The engineering firm of Metcalf & Eddy, of Boston, was hired to assess a suitable location for a new, larger water reservoir to meet the growing…"

Site Page

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"These cemeteries honor many war veterans and some of our founding ancestors. Although Science Hill and Eddy Cemeteries require a four-wheeler ATV to…"

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Music in Maine - Community Music

"Eddie Shaw in 1978—he is the reason that I have been bringing Blues to Maine since then. Through him, I got to meet, work with, and join the Blues…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan

Stories of growing up Downeast

Story

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars