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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad

"… as well as improved the condition of eggs and fruit. Hervey Lowell built up such a large egg business, that he built an egg house near the store."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 2 of 3

"… By 1910, Northeast Harbor had four groceries, one fruit stand, two dry goods stores, four stables, three blacksmiths, three building contractors…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Beginnings

"Everyone cleared land and planted fruit trees and grew vegetables. They hunted. They made their clothing at home, beginning with raising the sheep…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"As reported in The New York Times: “In a thick fog the Eastern Steamboat Company’s steamer Cumberland and the United Fruit Company’s steamer Admiral…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"… at least two canneries, which handled vegetables, fruits and meat. Merrill Brothers at Cumberland Junction had a capacity for 3,000 cans a day and…"

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

"… to auction off and show, while people would bring fruits and veggies from their garden. Ms. Gorman was first introduced to the New Portland Fair in…"

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… as well as improved the condition of eggs and fruit. (More about Lowell's Store) The train stopped at the creamery in West Farmington to load cans…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… AL & RC Boyd on Hammond Street selling candy and fruit. After a few years learning the business, Walter decided to go into business for himself."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… as well as sugar, molasses, rum, guano, coffee, fruit and spices from the West Indies. Exports were salt and smoked fish, sardines, potatoes, hay…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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