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Historical Items

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Item 9061

High water, Skowhegan, 1923

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: 1923 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Item 9060

High water, Skowhegan, 1923

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: 1923 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Item 13618

Houlton Water Company stand pipe, 1882

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1882 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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High Water

Melting snow, ice, warmer temperatures, and rain sometimes bring floods to Maine's many rivers and streams. Floods are most frequent in the spring, but can occur at any season.

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Clean Water: Muskie and the Environment

Maine Senator Edmund S. Muskie earned the nickname "Mr. Clean" for his environment efforts during his tenure in Congress from 1959 to 1980. He helped created a political coalition that passed important clean air and clean water legislation, drawing on his roots in Maine.

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Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion

During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.

Site Pages

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Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"Thus each box was under water a month before its turn came to be examined. During that time the water, chemicals, and electricity had time to work…"

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Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 2 of 3

"… the water reflecting the calm before tide reversal. The left photo near high tide reveals the water just below the bottom of the trestle's deck."

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Playing at the pond

"After the quarry shut down entirely, its water level remained high year-round. The Quarry Pond has been used for swimming ever since."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Water is Music
by P Leone

Throughout her life water has played an important part

Story

A Story in a Stick
by Jim Moulton

A story about dowsing for a well in Bowdoin

Story

The Oakfield Inn
by Rodney Duplisea

This is a summarized article about the opening of the Oakfield Inn. It appeared in the Bangor Daily