Weird Maine Laws Still On The Books

Posted on October 4, 2009 by dremoto

Strange laws from the easternmost state.

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Fact Meets Fiction in Western Maine

Posted on September 27, 2009 by dremoto

Kings inspiration is all around………….

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The Hemlock Bridge Of Fryeburg, ME

Posted on September 27, 2009 by dremoto

A covered bridge locked in the Maine woods.

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Grafton Notch State Park – A Wild To Be Enjoyed By All

Posted on April 27, 2009 by dremoto

A natural treasure, Grafton Notch State Park.

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Flashback To The 1931 Maine Central Railroad Schedule

Posted on April 20, 2009 by dremoto

My scans of a schedule from the Maine Central Railroad in 1931.

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Fort Baldwin – A Piece Of Maine’s Military History

Posted on April 19, 2009 by dremoto

An abandoned base proves to be an interesting walk.

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Boobytown

Posted on April 17, 2009 by dremoto

Lewiston wasnt very welcoming to it’s welfare residents, it just shipped them off into the boondocks with a bit of cash and a wink.

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The Poland Springs Resort, A Bygone Treasure

Posted on April 7, 2009 by dremoto

The amazing Poland Springs resort is remembered as a park and smaller resort now.

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Views Of Lewiston/Auburn, Maine

Posted on April 7, 2009 by dremoto

A photo set I took of the Auburn-Lewiston metro area.

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The Maine Turnpike – A National Historic Landmark

Posted on March 19, 2009 by dremoto

My thoughts on the Maine Turnpike and its history.

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