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Kotlas - Waterville Sister City Connection - The Kotlas Connection is Greater Waterville's Russian sister city organization. It sponsors all manner of educational, cultural, professional, and personal exchanges between Greater Waterville, Maine, USA and Kotlas, Russia and promotes awareness of Russia and Russian culture.
Maine Clean Election Act - Common Cause exhibit on Maine's law for public funding of state legislative campaigns.
Casco Bay Literacy Volunteers - Local affiliate of Literacy Volunteers of America, serving Brunswick, Topsham and surrounding communities.
The Origin of the Thunderbird - Passamaquoddy native legend about two Indians who desire to find the origin of thunder.
Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc. - Non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
Institute for Global Ethics - A nonprofit, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting awareness and discussion of global ethics.
Wabanaki Legal News - Pine Tree Legal Assistance newsletters dealing with issues pertinent to the Native Americans in Maine.
Abbe Museum - Celebrating Maine's Native American heritage, art, and archaeology
Pine Tree Council - Resources for boy scouting in Maine. Includes calendar, newsletter, camps, and district information.
Pemaquid Adventure - A page about the Pemaquid region of Maine, its history and historical sites.
Anderson, Ken - A Paramedic's Page - Autobiographical and family information, as well as other topics of interest to the author.
The Pine Tree Society - Provides direct service programs statewide to people with disabilities. Affordable adaptive equipment for children as well as holiday cards are available on the site.
Consumers for Affordable Health Care - Provides health-related links, background on Dirigo Health, and news in support of expanding health care coverage.
Cumberland County Democratic Committee - Features newsletter, issue and candidate information, updates, coming events, and links.
Joan Benoit Samuelson - Story of Joan Benoit, who placed first in the women's Olympic Marathon on August 5, 1984.
The Penobscot: Where the Rocks Spread Out - Northeast Wigwam is loaded with Native American History, dates, Powwows, gardening, games, New England Native Calendar, legends, and tribal information.
Tisquantum (Squanto) and Samoset - Captain George Weymouth sailed up the St. George River in Knox County, Maine in 1605 and encountered natives living there. Details provided about this historical event.
Episcopal Diocese of Maine - Provides information about Diocese, clergy and congregations statewide, Camp Bishopwood, cycle of prayer and missions.
Maine Adoption Placement Service - Licensed, non-profit agency providing local, national and international adoption services.
Clearwater Spiritualist Church - Rev. Robert Hickey describes his church, community involvement, and how the church was named after his first Spirit Guide, Clearwater.
Hareshima: Jewish Regional Resources: Maine - Hareshima's page on Maine Jewish resources.
The First Universalist Church - Church welcomes diversity by drawing strength and wisdom from the Judeo Christian heritage and other religions of the world. Minister's column, Sunday service schedule, adult education, history, sermons, and links.
Penobscot County Cooperative Extension - Business and agricultural programs, 4-H, parenting and family enrichment resources.
Leavitt, Bruce - Autobiographical and family information, as well as other areas of interest to the author, such as genealogy, amateur radio, and photography.
Ellsworth Church of the Nazarene - Located on the coast of Maine near Acadia National Park. Includes a photograph, an area map, and a schedule of services.
20 Below - A place where Maine teen-agers can get their creative writing, poetry, photos, art, CD and movie reviews, opinions and essays published.
Prehistoric Era - Red Paint People - Theory and controversy surrounding the Red Paint People in Maine.
Molly Molasses - From Acadian Artisans Stories and Facts. This story is about a powerful medicine woman, a Penobscot, who grew up in the 1800s. The mixed media drawing of Molly tells her story with rich symbolism.
The Great Wall - American visitor Marilyn Shea gives her and her companion's reactions to the longest boundary wall on earth, together with an illustrated history.
Scenic America: Maine - Guide for local attractions, lodging, and activities. Includes descriptions for Maine Acadian Culture, Roosevelt's Campobello, Old Canada Road, Quoddy Loop, and Appalachian Trail.
Alexander in Bar Harbor, Maine - The experiences of a young tourist in Maine's top resort town.
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