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Historical Items

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Item 101190

William Blake, Farmington, ca. 1923

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: circa 1923 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

Item 27826

Creighton Limekilns, Thomaston, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Item 55124

Schooner 'Bowdoin' relaunched, Bath, 1984

Contributed by: Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center Date: 1984-10-26 Location: Bath Media: Photo negative

Online Exhibits

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Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air

Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.

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The Schooner Bowdoin: Ninety Years of Seagoing History

After traveling to the Arctic with Robert E. Peary, Donald B. MacMillan (1874-1970), an explorer, researcher, and lecturer, helped design his own vessel for Arctic exploration, the schooner <em>Bowdoin,</em> which he named after his alma mater. The schooner remains on the seas.

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Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War

Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Ship Captains

"Hallowell Ship Captains John Agry, Sea Captain, Hallowell, ca. 1801Hubbard Free Library Captain John Agry was born in 1763."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… work in the boatyards, lime industry or to simply retire, just as many did so many years ago. A number of residents are attracted to Thomaston’s…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900

"Dunn & Co. was established in 1866 after the retirement of key figures in the former company. Dunn and Elliot was the eventual surviving corporation."

My Maine Stories

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Story

A Note from a Maine-American
by William Dow Turner

With 7 generations before statehood, and 5 generations since, Maine DNA carries on.