Keywords: Sweden
Item 20242
The Kapitoleum, New Sweden, ca. 1930
Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: New Sweden Media: Photographic print
Item 17802
Wooden grave marker, New Sweden, 1894
Contributed by: New Sweden Historical Society Date: 1894-12-21 Location: New Sweden Media: Wood
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A Parade, an Airplane and Two Weddings
Two couples, a parade from downtown Caribou to the airfield, and two airplane flights were the scene in 1930 when the couples each took off in a single-engine plane to tie the knot high over Aroostook County.
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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here
From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.
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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club
1935Item Contributed byNew Sweden Historical Society New Sweden has a long history of cross country skiing and is known as the birthplace of nordic…
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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The First 51 Settlers
… New Sweden Olof Morell - Lot 135-1/2, New Sweden Nils Olsson - Lot 115, New Sweden Wife: Elna Children: Vilhelm, Alfred, Judith, Karoline, Anna…
