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• Maine Folklife Center - University of Maine's extensive collections of oral histories, traditional music, songs, and photographs of Northeast North America, are available for traveling tours, archive and study.

• The Maine Gallery and Studio Guide - Directory of information for Maine art, artists, galleries, museums, and art groups.

• Maine Library Directory - Links to public, school, academic, special libraries, state agencies, and catalogs pertaining to libraries. Search capable.

• Maine Media Women - Features a statewide network of communications specialists. Provides information about chapters, scholarships, and members.

• Maine Memory Network - Maine historical documents, history, and images.

• Maine Romance Writers Association - Features information on membership, meetings, and recently published books.

• Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance - Writers, publishers, librarians and booksellers dedicated to quality in Maine literature.

• Maine Writers Index - Biographical and bibliographical information listed for 307 Maine writers.

• Northeast Historic Film - A nonprofit independent moving-image archive, collecting and preserving motion picture film and videotape relating to Maine and northern New England

• University of Maine Writing Center - Educational writing center with online resources, tutors and links to other writing centers.

• Maine Historic Preservation Commission - Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and protection of cultural resources within Maine. Nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places. Links to commission activities.

• Maine Preservation - Statewide organization dedicated to preserving the state's architectural heritage.

• Westwind Design - Specializes in research, documentation and restoration consulting of historic houses in the classic styles of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries.

• Cyberlights: Maine - Information on lights throughout the state, including photos, descriptions, directions and maps.

• The Lighthouse People: Maine Lighthouses - A list with photographs of 65 lighthouses located within the state.

• Maine Light Stations - Historic light station information and photographs from the U.S. Coast Guard.

• Maine Lighthouses - Description, photographs, statistics, details, news, and location for over 60 lighthouses.

• Maine Lights - Guides visitors to lighthouses located along coastal Route 1.

• New England Lighthouses: Maine - A visual guide to the lighthouse with history and photos of some of Maine's beautiful beacons. Part of a larger site.

• North Atlantic Coast Lighthouses: Maine - List of publicly accessible lighthouses located on the coast. Provided by the National Park Service with statistics, a photograph, and location information.

• The Range Light Keepers: Maine Lighthouses - Custodians of Kennebec River Range Lights and Fiddlers Reach Fog Bell Tower. History, restoration effort, drawings, Kulik engraving, guest books, gallery, and links provided.

• Wood Island Lighthouse - Concerns the restoration of Wood Island Lighthouse, includes history, mission statement, photographs, calendar of events, and a guest book.

• The Artful Dodger Gallery and Frame Shop - Offers an eclectic mix of fine art and exotic foreign goods. [Cornish]

• Bayview Gallery - Camden, ME. gallery offering paintings, prints and sculpture by contemporary New England artists. The gallery has a second location in Portland.

• Caldback Gallery - Rockland, ME gallery handling fine art since 1982. It is known and respected in the Maine and the New York art worlds for its exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, and photographs.

• Carol Sebold - Gallery features Maine coastal fishing villages and landscapes of the New England countryside.

• The Clown - Portland, ME gallery that has monthly changing exhibits of contemporary art. Located also in Blue Hill, ME and Stonington, ME.

• D Mortenson Gallery - Features contemporary original art, including paintings in watercolor and oil, photography, sculpture, and prints. [Stonington]

• Eastport Gallery - Eastport, ME gallery of 24 local artists showing a variety of their current two and three dimensional works in many media.

• Edgecomb Potters - Produces and sells pottery, glass, and jewelry, specializing in specialty glazes and color. Photos of their work and information about store locations in Edgecomb, Boothbay Harbor, Freeport, and Portland.

• Exchange Street Gallery - Portland, ME gallery featuring giclee and limited editions by Portland artist R. N. Cohen.

• Fore Street Gallery - Portland, ME gallery features contemporary fine art and photography by regional and international artists.

• Frost Gully Gallery - Dedicated to the art of collecting. Features over 20 local artists. [Freeport]

• Gallery-by-the-Sea, Port Clyde, Maine - "Biggest little gallery in Maine" featuring Maine or New England related art and artists from realistic to impressionistic to abstract. Sculpture and fine art prints are also featured.

• Gleason Fine Art - Boothbay Harbor and Camden, ME gallery offering late 19th century and 20th century works of art. The gallery's specialty is art from Monhegan.

• The Great Pine Gallery, LLC - Kennebunk, Maine gallery representing mostly New England artists. Media includes watercolor, oils, acrylic, pastels and giclee prints.

• Greenhut Galleries - Portland, ME gallery showing contemporary work in a variety of styles for over twenty five years.

• Harbor Square Gallery - Rockland, ME gallery featuring contemporary art.

• Janet Berry: Maine Landscapes - Online gallery of artists work in oils and acrylics. Includes a biography, show schedules, and ordering information.

• L. A. Frechette Fine Art Gallery - Kennebunk, Maine art gallery featuring seascape paintings in soft pastel and oil by Kennebunkport artist Louise A. Frechette.

• Leighton Gallery - Blue Hill, ME. contemporary art gallery.

• Liros Gallery - Blue Hill, Maine specializes in the sale, restoration and appraisal of Russian Icons, 19th and 20th century oils, watercolors and drawings, old prints and maps.

• Mast Cove - Kennebunkport, ME gallery in a Greek Revival home presenting over 100 artists in a wide range of styles.

• Nan Mulford Gallery - Rockport, ME seasonal gallery featuring New England contemporary art in all media.

• Stein Gallery of Contemporary Glass - Portland, ME gallery featuring the work of over 100 contemporary American glass artists.

• Turtle Gallery - Deer Isle, Maine seasonal gallery that holds one person and group shows of paintings, sculpture, limited edition prints, mixed media work, jewelry, glass, clay and wood by accomplished and proven as well as emerging artists.

• Westwind Design Gallery - Boothbay Harbor, ME. gallery specializing in regional art and antiques; from historic to contemporary works.

• Wiscasset Bay Gallery - Wiscasset, ME gallery showcasing American, European, and Contemporary art.

• Beech Hill Music - Anne Dodson and Beech Hill Music online. Traditional, contemporary and original folk music. Available recordings, performance itinerary, information on workshops and childrens programs provided.

• Blinn Hill Productions - Co-ordinator, agent, and promoter for country, bluegrass, gospel, and folk music. Features information about each artist, contact, and guest book.

• Bok, Gordon - Official site offers songs and ballads of the sea, schooners, fish, and fishermen by the folksinger.

• Entertainment Resources - Special events by Chuck Kruger an experienced professional who handles performing artists, lighting systems, and total management.

• Kruger, Chuck - Features three CDs, photographs, links, and music samples.

• The Maine Film Office - Resource for companies interested in film production in the state. Office shows credits, works in progress, and benefits of considering making a film in historic, beautiful Maine.

• Mallett, David - Features songs, touring, photographs, music samples, merchandise, and biography.

• Martin Entertainment - Music entertainment provider with a live band, The Travelers, and a DJ service. Fees, contact information, list of music and brief biography of band provided.

• Matthew Szostak's Hurdy-Gurdy Page - Information about this hurdy-gurdy builder and player, a description of the instrument, audio samples and links.

• Michael Menes and Co. - International Variety-Theater Performer Michael Menes is slated for Maine touring. Features description of artist and his program, technical requirements to produce the show, restrictions, comments, and contact information. A limited enrollment Juggling class will be offered in South Paris.

• Morrow, Ruby - Singer and guitarist in Maine. Includes profile, discography, audio samples, and performance schedule.

• Peter, Paul and Mary - Folk singers Peter, Paul and Mary biographies (band included), comprehensive list of albums, songs, Real Audio sounds, song book collection, lyric quotes, videos, tour schedule, photos, links to their interests and to other Folk related music.

• Woodpecker Records - Original recording and CDs available from Harvey Reid. Links and biography provided. Located in York.

• Maine State Library   - Rich literary resource portal for all Maine residents. Many links, including an online catalog, publications, e-rate, databook, organizations and Maine library system information.

• Maine Info Net - Statewide library catalog directory. Search by title, author, subject, word, or number.

• Maine Library Directory - Directory organized by city, town, institution or name for each library in the state.

• MARVEL - State virtual library provides thousands of online magazines, newspapers, and reference books.

• Bangor Theological Seminary Libraries - Bangor, Maine.

• Blake Library: The University of Maine at Fort Kent - Fort Kent, Maine.

• Bowdoin College Library Gateway - Bowdoin, Maine. One of the largest college libraries in the world. Library research, links available.

• Colby College: Libraries - Waterville, Maine.

• Fogler Library: University of Maine - Informative site providing details about the library, staff, mission and electronic catalogs. Located in Orono.

• George and Helen Ladd Library - Lewiston. Collections for Bates College undergraduates, also provides brief history of libraries, library catalogs and policy.

• Joanne Waxman Library: Maine College of Art - Provides information about the collection, course reserves, journal articles, and other resources.

• Lewiston-Auburn College Libraries - Lewiston, Maine.

• Thorndike Library: College of the Atlantic - Collection includes 31,000 books, 392 periodical subscriptions and newspaper subscriptions, foreign language tapes and recorded music. Located in Bar Harbor.

• University of Southern Maine Libraries - Located on Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses. Libraries provide services and information in an easily accessible format.

• Bagaduce Music Lending Library - Blue Hill, Maine. Mission is to collect, preserve and lend printed music and provide music education programs to the public.

• Davistown Library - Features publications and bibliographies on Davistown Plantation, Maine history, Native Americans, hand tools, technology, town histories and Norumbega ecology.

• Fogler's Library - Collection of bibliographic records representing research materials on Maine folklore and folklife, and primary resources on Maine-related local history. [Orono]

• Hadley Parrot Library - Bangor, Maine. Health sciences library at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Site provides links to local social services and library information.

• Information Resource Center (IRC) - Augusta, Maine. Contains resources pertinent to all issues discussed and decided at the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The IRC collection covers the broad subject areas of: energy, telecommunications and water; including technical, financial, legal, statistical and engineering resources.

• The Jackson Laboratory Library - Bar Harbor, Maine.

• Maine Parent Federation Lending Library - Resource for families and professionals. Children's books available on specific topics, such as asthma, autism, speech,and physical disabilities.

• Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library - Augusta, Maine.

• Margaret Chase Smith Library - Skowhegan. Celebrates women's history and the congressional papers and public policy of former Senator Margaret Chase.

• Nathan and Henry B. Cleaves Law Library - Portland, Maine. Serves the educational, historical and legal research needs of its members, and provides access to such information to the general public.

• Osher Map Library - General information, detailed collection and exhibition descriptions.

• Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Library - New Gloucester. Appointments are required to view Shaker materials. Extensive archives for Shaker information, collection includes books, scrapbooks, photographs, maps, recordings and oral histories.

• Special Collections at the University of Maine Presque Isle - Presque Isle. Four different collections, includes Aroostook County, Maine, some genealogical material, and rare books.

• Almodarr's Grand Illusion - Illusionist team. Provides many styles of entertainment including three different fully-staged magic shows.

• The Amazing Lou - Dove magician specializing in stage shows, children's parties, and banquets. Contact information and testimonials.

• Conjuring Carroll - Find descriptions of services, profile and contact details for this performer.

• Cornish, Steve - Birthdays, large stage shows, fundraising, schools, community events, business presentations and private parties.

• Dr. Wilson's Memory Elixir - A Bar Harbor entertainer who presents an old-time medicine show featuring memory improvement.

• Edwards, Ken - Magician and stage hypnotist from Lewiston, who does shows for all occasions.

• Gagne, Eric - Performances in New England and Southern Canada. List of available illusions and show options. [May not work in all browsers]

• The Great Stephan and his Magical Mysteries - Close-up, card-tricks and balloon animals for children, restaurants, stage and parlor.

• Labbe, Dennis - Close-up performances for parties, restaurants and lounges. Biography, photos and testimonials.

• Nixon, Bob - Performs magic for any event. Includes photos, biography, contact information and links.

• Smith, Phil - Based in Westbrook, performing magic for corporate clients and trade shows. Includes press releases, contact information, and testimonials.

• Maine Archives and Museums - A directory of 300+ museums, libraries, historical societies in Maine. The site and organization is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and educating citizens on Maine history and culture.

• The Maine Art Museum Trail - Seven distinguished art museums feature work by Maine artists and masterpieces by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, and Pablo Picasso. Links to the museums and a trail map provided.

• Maine Historical Records Advisory Board - Board's mission is to coordinate and encourage the preservation of and access to historical records in Maine.

• Museumstuff.com: All Museums in Maine - Directory of museums, historical societies, arts organizations and other cultural attractions.

• Central Maine Music Message Board - A gathering place for people interested in the music community in the state.

• Chairback Gap - Bluegrass band drawing on influences from country, blues, rock, folk, traditional and new bluegrass music. Original tunes are also included in band's repertoire.

• MacKenzie Traditional - Features Maine musician and yodeler Ken MacKenzie with links to classic and modern country music.

• Maine Music Society - Offers a full season of choral and orchestral music to the Lewiston-Auburn and greater southern Maine area. Composed of the Androscoggin Chorale and the Maine Chamber Ensemble.

• Song of the Sea - Celtic folk musician groups, teachers, performers and players from all over Maine. Contact information available.

• Adam Flaherty - Anti-folk musician provides original music samples, calendar of events, biography, and show information.

• Better Than Andy - Provides pictures, news, songs, and information about band members.

• Cul de Sax - A saxophone quartet offering unique music for weddings, parties, or special occasions. Provides sample of music, photographs, and contact information.

• Delta Knights - Band plays blues, rhythm and blues, swing and classic rock music from about 1940 to 2000. Provides biographies, song list, and booking information.

• 6gig - Contains information about the band, tour dates, and pictures.

• Jose Duddy.com - Features country music, artists biography, calendar, pictures, newsletter, and contact information.

• The Michael Abbott Band - Original country rock band based in Portland. Provides news, photographs, mp3's, contact, and scheduling information.

• Phat Kat - Biographies of band members, photographs, calendar, and contact information.

• Potpourri - Female duo, playing rock and country, covers, and original music. Features biographies, photographs, music samples, and contact information.

• Rockin' Roadrunners - Provides band photographs, news, schedule, and booking information.

• Shanna and the Hawk - Features photographs, schedule, and contact information.

• Wavelength - A function band that plays live music for weddings, parties, and social events. Includes photographs, mp3 downloads, and contact information.

• Maine Restaurant Association - Links to eight geographical regions with contact information for about 1,000 restaurants in the state.

• Restaurants.Com - A guide to restaurants in destinations throughout Maine.

• Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brewpub - On the grounds of Kennebunkport Brewing company, serving Goat Island Light, Export Ale, 'Taint Town Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Old Thumper, Fuggles IPA and Blue Fin Stout. Offers menu, wine list and directions.

• Gritty McDuff's - Located in the historic "Old Port" district of Portland.

• Sebago Brewing Company - Features information on the brewing process for the restaurant's own ales. Site includes hours and menu samples for lunch, dinner and happy hours at three locations in greater Portland.