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Historical Items

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Item 16869

Kerosene Car Engine Heater, Littleton, c. 1910

Contributed by: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Date: circa 1910 Location: Littleton Media: Metal

Item 51724

Moody Library, Fairfield, ca. 1890

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1890 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print

Item 25320

Stanley Runabout, 1904

Contributed by: Owls Head Transportation Museum Date: 1904 Location: Kingfield Media: Metal and rubber

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

Reading, Writing and 'Rithmetic: Brooklin Schools

When Brooklin, located on the Blue Hill Peninsula, was incorporated in 1849, there were ten school districts and nine one-room school houses. As the years went by, population changes affected the location and number of schools in the area. State requirements began to determine ways that student's education would be handled. Regardless, education of the Brooklin students always remained a high priority for the town.

Exhibit

Jameson & Wotton Wharf, Friendship

Since 1897, the Jameson & Wotton Wharf in Friendship has been an important addition to the community on Muscongus Bay. The wharf, which is accessible at all tides, was a steamboat stop for many years, as well as important to the lobster business.

Exhibit

Doing Good: Medical Stories of Maine

Throughout Maine’s history, individuals have worked to improve and expand medical care, not only for the health of those living in Maine, but for many around the world who need care and help.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Historic Hallowell - The City of Hallowell

"… house fires with the use of candles, propane, and kerosene heaters. Hallowell city officials did a great job handling one of the worst natural…"

Site Page

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… and Maine State Museum Description Two kerosene lamps were hung in John Martin's store on Center Street in Bangor -- 15 feet apart."

Site Page

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"And we had to have picked up some kerosene, so we did have some kerosene that you had to pour into it."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Catching live bait with Grandfather
by Randy Randall

We never bought live bait for fishing. Grandfather caught all the minnows and shiners we needed.

Story

Vietnam Memoirs
by David Chessey

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND MY OBSERVATION OF NATIONWIDE OPINIONS CONCERNING THE “VIET NAM" WAR