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Malaga Island: a story best left untold - About the Project

"… so much more – the context of eugenics, racism, economics, and tourism; the actions taken by the state; and photos of islanders."

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Lincoln, Maine - Catholic Church

"Such houses were Joseph Corro's and Joseph Michaud’s houses. Monthly services were established at homes and reverends traveled far distances, even…"

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Lincoln, Maine - The Stanislaus Family

"… between the Catholic Church and the Stanislaus home. Lauren Page “Create a ‘why’ question, research the answer, and create response answering the…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"Then they could try it on at home to make sure it fit and come back to pay for the clothes within a few days."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"It was a meeting place, a business center, and a home to many. It has a colorful history, with fires, Freemasonry, and several businesses."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"The intersection is now home to a large credit union chain building, a large apartment complex (Washington House) and one of Bath's few traffic…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"He was being rushed home by horse and carriage but sadly died before they reached the house. Mr. Arnold, one of Haley's employees, had just walked…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 1 of 2

"… beginning, all the lumber was used in Lincoln for homes, barns, businesses, and other needed buildings."

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Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"… the building went up for sale, Clay’s Funeral Home, the movie theater’s neighbor, bought it and tore it down to add more space for their parking…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Woodbury

"Also, he could build his home, farm, and store because of all the lumber we have in Lincoln. Third, he could bathe in the rivers since it was moving…"

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Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"Rusticators were economically beneficial to Blue Hill by using the resources and services of local businesses, such as the Merrill and Hinckley store…"

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Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"… a “swirling mix” of factors including eugenics, economics, tourism, and the politics of prohibition."

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - A Call to Temperance

"… a role, most riots were sparked by other social, economic, or cultural forces. X The Recent Tragedy at Harry Cole's Rum Saloon Portland…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Gary Gordon

"… to keep his military career separate from his home life as much as possible. Gary died October 3, 1993, while trying to save people in a helicopter…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Benjamin Chesley

"Almost all of his brothers ran away from home and were never heard from again until after they got married. The only one that didn’t run was Benjamin."

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Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Historical Society - Page 2 of 2

"LHS meetings were held in various homes and at the town library until the former Primary School building was obtained for meetings and displays."

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Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"… a Model-T Cruising Down Streets of Lincoln Going Home Again Works Cited Bradstreet, Taylor. "Bradstreet Ford ." Lincoln News. (1961): 10. Print."

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Lincoln, Maine - Jeremy Nelson

"He had to ride to school on horseback and his home was 6 miles away from the school. He taught 15 students in his first year of teaching."

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Lincoln, Maine - Nathaniel Bodwell

"… be no sleep, no relaxing until he would come home. Nothing anyone could do would make me stop thinking about what could possibly happen to him."

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Lincoln, Maine - Workman's Hospital

"… to get it done on the kitchen table at their own home. In 1934, the hospital was moved to Dr. Byron Porter’s house on West Broadway, and they then…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Jonathan Clay Jr.

"… who are fighting in those wars will be returning home safely. Aaron Goodine "Connect this topic to your own life" I am interested in war and this…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"… my pocket and I run out the door and all the way home to show my mother.   Dalton Neal Interview on prices at Solomon's Part 2 of 2   Dalton…"

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Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"Later, when we had reached home and Papa had been told of the amazing tale, we had a small celebration and “Thanked God,” for we had been put to hard…"

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