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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… to the back lots of Ancient North Yarmouth where lumber and agricultural land was more available and affordable."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"The best of lumber was used in their construction, and no part of the work has been slighted. A large number of citizens witnessed the departure of…"

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"… turned out large quantities of long and short lumber. The hardwood flooring in Chase Memorial Hall was sawed in this mill."

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Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"Phair in the lumber and starch business where he toiled for 30 years. The Mooseleuk Club decided at the time they purchased Braden that “Uncle” John…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Whether as a means of transporting of lumber for building ships in the 18th and 19th centuries, as a conduit for national and international commerce…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"The lumber trade, which had been the prinicipal means for purchasing provisions was in enemy hands. Food was practically non-existent."

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… having a small work force, and lack of lumber, sawmills and woodworking machinery, Islesboro never achieved the same success enjoyed by many…"

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Acadian Archives

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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