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Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"That Pioneer Spirit written by Bonnie Gray and Dottie Murchison revisions by Jeannette King, Mark Koscuiszka, Julie Housum, and Donna Vigue…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"The Aroostook State Normal School grew into the University of Maine at Presque Isle attracting students from all over the state, region, country and…"

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Phair House, the Bellstead and the Social Security Building

"Phair was a Presque Isle pioneer and a wealthy man. Phair was known as the “Starch King” because he was in the potato starch business."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"In the 1900’s, Aroostook would take the lead in Maine’s potato production. E.S. Dingley Corn Huskers The corn season lasted only three weeks."