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Maine Bicentennial: Cumberland

In 1826, the Cumberland Overseers of the Poor – William Buxton, James Prince and Nicholas Rideout Jr. – signed an indenture that placed Benjamin Esters, son of Jesse Esters of Cumberland, into an apprenticeship with Alexander Barr of Cumberland, who was to teach Benjamin “the art, trade, or mystery of Farmer,” as well as teach […]

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Maine Bicentennial: South Portland

The South Portland Band, circa 1900. Community bands were prevalent in the 19th and early 20th centuries and provided instruction in music and various instruments to young boys, as well as a source of musical accompaniment to community events. In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from […]