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Historical Items

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Item 18289

Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Crew Cars, Brownvville, ca. 1990

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1990 Location: Brownville Media: Photographic print

Item 14492

Bangor and Aroostook Outfit Cars, Fort Kent, ca. 1952

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1952 Location: Fort Kent Media: Photographic print

Item 35452

Motor Coachmen and their Stanley Cars, Poland Spring, 1911

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: 1911 Location: Poland Spring Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

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.

Exhibit

Student Exhibit: Somerset Railroad

The Somerset Railroad was completed in 1872. It started out as a dream to link the Maine Coast with Canadian businesses to the north. It ran from the North Woods around Moosehead Lake down to Southern Maine and back again for 56 years.

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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.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - Day 4 - Page 1 of 3

"Over 200 electrical crews came to help! Some people were without heat and power for days or weeks even."

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Historic Hallowell - Train Wreck Poem

"… named Kevin All at once with a groan Three train cars jumped alone Two cars stayed nearby The third however wanted to fly Into the library with a…"

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Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Comparisons

"… people were told to stay indoors and line crews had to clean up the mess. Written By Nate Stahlnecker Disaster Comparer This ice storm is…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

The Village Cafe - A Place We Called Home
by Michael Fixaris

The Village Cafe was more than a restaurant. It was an extension of our homes and our families.

Story

The only letter to survive World War II
by Cyrene Slegona

Only one of many letters my father sent to his wife remained after he came home from World War II.

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My father, Earle Ahlquist, served during World War II
by Earlene Chadbourne

Earle Ahlquist used his Maine common sense during his Marine service and to survive Iwo Jima