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My Maine Stories
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A tour of unique features at St. Andre's Catholic Church
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A tour of unique features at St. Andre's Catholic Church
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Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.
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Surprise Preacher in Corinna
by Sarah Mount Elewononi
What the wife of Rev. Wright did when she found out she was expected to preach on short notice.
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Anti-immigrant violence
by Matthew Jude Barker
Prejudice in Maine against immigrants dates back to at least the mid-1700s
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Rev James Wells Appointment as Chaplain for Maine in Civil War
by David Woodward
Certificate for Rev. Wells commissioned by Gov. Israel Washburn Jr. to serve in Maine 11th Regiment
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Reverend Thomas Smith of First Parish Portland
by Kristina Minister, Ph.D.
Pastor, Physician, Real Estate Speculator, and Agent for Wabanaki Genocide
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Geraldine Litalien: painting a picture of life in Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Impact on everyday life from events occurring from the late 1920s through 2018
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Jim Murphy-living a multi-dimensional life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
Life influences: Irish/Quebec ancestry, seminary, Navy, community businesses and organizations.
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Annette Addorio: 100+ years of memories from full life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
From 1914 to 2018, highlights from my life in Biddeford
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Alice Bertrand shares highlights from her 100+ years
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
What is it like to live through all the events that have occurred in the past 100+ years?
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Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis
The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.
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Father Renald Labarre: the life of a Catholic priest
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A Biddeford native provides insights on his Franco-American roots and life as a Catholic priest.
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Sister Madeleine D’Anjou: Many detours lead to a rewarding life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
What a journey! Sister Maddie says that "God writes straight on crooked lines."
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30 years of work at Mercy
by Gordon Davis
Gordon Davis recounted anecdotes from his thirty years of employment at Mercy Hospital
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60 years as a Sister of Mercy
by Sister Miriam Callnan
Sister Callnan discussed her 60 years as a member of the Sisters of Mercy.
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Behind the scenes of the Mercy expansion
by Sister Ellen Turner
Sister Ellen Turner talked about behind the scenes planning of Mercy's Expansion
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During an epidemic, Sisters of Mercy came forward to serve
by Sr. Pat Mooney
Sister Mooney talked about her 55 years as a Sister of Mercy and her work with Mercy Hospital
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My work as chief of surgery at Mercy Hospital
by Dr. Robert McAfee, MD
Dr. McAfee, MD, former chief of surgery discussed his former colleagues and his work at Mercy
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My work as V.P. of nursing and patient care at Mercy Hospital
by Bette Neville
Bette Neville discussed her 15 years of work at Mercy.
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My work in the Mercy Hospital emergency room
by Katie Johnson
Katie Johnson discussed her time in the E.R at Mercy Hospital
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Nursing at Mercy Hospital during WWII
by Roberta Loring
Education and nursing at Mercy Hospital during World War II.
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Reflecting on 38 years at Mercy Hospital
by Terry Clifford
Terry Clifford began her career at Mercy Hospital on May 11, 1981
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The Mercy mission called to me deeply
by Melissa Skahan
Melissa Skahan recounted her admiration for the Sisters, as well as her years of work at Mercy
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Working at Mercy, a generational experience
by Carolyn Bridges
Carolyn Bridges has worked at Mercy Hospital for over 40 years