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Historical Items

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Item 82028

Track Event held for Centennial, Monson, 1922

Contributed by: Monson Historical Society Date: 1922-08-19 Location: Monson Media: Photographic print

Item 103968

John E. Gaskill, Portland, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1925 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Item 23460

Film of Richardson Field, Portland, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Portland Media: filmstrip, 16mm

Online Exhibits

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World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Exhibit

Les Raquetteurs

In the early 1600s, French explorers and colonizers in the New World quickly adopted a Native American mode of transportation to get around during the harsh winter months: the snowshoe. Most Northern societies had some form of snowshoe, but the Native Americans turned it into a highly functional item. French settlers named snowshoes "raquettes" because they resembled the tennis racket then in use.

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Auto Racing in Maine: 1911

The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.

Site Pages

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Ski Museum of Maine

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

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Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… like the House of David team with all the players sporting long dark beards and uniforms, and the Colored Giants, an all-Negro team renowned for…"

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Aerial Photography

"… harnessed the new technology to capture major events and scenes throughout Maine. Geographic features, natural disasters, and celebrations were all…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

My Years of Coaching and Lessons Learned
by Bob Brown

How growing up and coaching in Maine, and around the world, made me who I am today.

Story

Come back to Maine, I did!
by Dan Bolduc

Reflections and the value of Maine from a former pro hockey player from Waterville

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Spiros Droggitis: From Biddeford to Washington DC and back
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A Greek family's impact: from the iconic Wonderbar Restaurant to Washington DC