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567 Main Street, Springvale, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Sanford Media: Print from Glass Negative

Witham letter urging Charles Cole to join army, 1862

Contributed by: John Micavich through Sebago Historical Society Date: 1862-05-06 Location: Sebago; Washington Media: Ink on paper

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Witham property, N. Side Island Avenue, Long Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Mary E. Witham Use: Shed

Assessor's Record, 47 Exeter Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Frank G Witham Use: Garage

Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Taverns, People, and Scenes

"… 1985 A86-886 This quizzical sign came from Samuel Witham's Tavern in Raymond, Maine. Tavern sign, Raymond, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"Daniel Witham Abbott was born on April 26th, 1845; he was the son of Richard and Susan Abbott. He enlisted in the United States Army at Dead River…"