Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"A superior athletic field was later added. That field, a prominent part of Farmington, became the Hippach Memorial Field in 1916."

L.C. Bates Museum/Good Will-Hinckley

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Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"He coached because of his love of baseball. Athletic Field & Preble Farm, Guilford, 1925Guilford Historical Society During the season they…"

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"… to benefit their citizens, including the athletic field and trail built on the Osgood lot behind the municipal building and the Veterans Memorial…"

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 2 of 3

"The athletic field was covered with several feet of rushing water. There was a lot of damage caused by this flood; homes were filled with debris…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"The community remains very proud of its athletic teams, awards, and spirit. Transportation Before the days of automobiles, horses were the means of…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… every town had its own team made up of local athletes but the towns would also hire two or three professional ball players to help them out."

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"Aurill. Mr. Cobb purchased the first athletic field for the new building. In 1850, the name of the school was changed to Mattanawcook Academy."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 1 of 2

"… realize the grittiness and toughness of the area athletes and quickly implemented a very strong summer basketball program (something that was not…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Pratt Field would eventually host team sports and Chatauqua gatherings. This field was located behind the High School on High Street."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Athletic Field & Preble Farm, Guilford, 1925Guilford Historical Society The Guilford Fire Department was organized in 1893 and was comprised of 16…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"Hannibal Hamlin was physically fit, athletic, and was a very enthusiastic reader. He attended many public schools during his childhood and eventually…"

Colby College Special Collections

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