The Pumgustuk Fire Company of Yarmouth is shown with their hand pumpers and band members circa 1900. Residents voted at a town meeting in March 1886 to organize a fire engine company, which comprised 30-40 men. The pumper “Pumgustuk” was purchased in 1856 and retired in 1928.
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Maine Bicentennial: Raymond
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Maine’s lands and waters 200 years later? Very different
The state’s lumber industry and global climate change have both had significant impact on Maine’s environment.
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Colony, Chapter VI: Legacy
Enduring 170 years as a colony of a colony has left a lasting imprint on Maine and its people.
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Maine organization awards more grants for bicentennial programs
The Maine Bicentennial Commission has awarded a total of $574,545 to support bicentennial-themed projects across the state.
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Maine Bicentennial: Bridgton
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Maine Bicentennial: South Portland
South Portland played an important part in Maine’s history, as well as in world history, when it became a major shipbuilder of cargo ships during World War II. Shown here is the Todd-Bath Shipbuilding Corporation, also known as the East Yard, on Dec. 4, 1941. The world would change three days later when Japan bombed […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Buxton
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the American Journal is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.
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Bicentennial bites, books and booze
Chefs, bartenders and craft brewers are finding delicious ways for Mainers to celebrate the state’s 200th birthday.