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Waldo Peirce (1884–1970), artist, born in Bangor; lived most of his life in Maine Maynard Pennell (1910–1994), Boeing executive and chief engineer of the 707 prototype; born in Skowhegan Greenleaf Whittier Pickard (1877–1956), radio pioneer and 1926 IEEE Medal of Honor winner; born in Portland
Maine portal; Lists of people from Maine. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. P. Lists of Maine politicians (1 C, 6 P)
The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Portland, Maine. Eccentric and influential writer and critic, John Neal Birthplace of Thomas B. Reed c. 1915 (since demolished) Wadsworth-Longfellow House c. 1910 Fort Levett
Curtis marketed his product as "State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum". [25] He later opened a successful gum factory in Portland, Maine. Coincidentally, Bangor-born Frank Barbour, who became a director (and later chairman of the board) of the Beech-Nut Packing Company, would launch that company's famous chewing gum line in 1910
Samuel P. Benson 1825, congressman from Maine (1853–57) and Maine Secretary of State; Jonathan Cilley 1825, congressman from Maine (1837–38) whose death in an 1838 duel with a Kentucky congressman prompted outrage and a congressional ban on the practice [10] Cullen Sawtelle 1825, congressman from Maine (1845–47, 1849–51)
This category is for people from the United States state of Maine Classification : People : By nationality : American : By state : Maine Also: Countries : United States : States : Maine : People
Christopher Thomas Knight was an urban legend in Maine - someone who lives in the woods and was sneaking around people’s summer cabins… Until he was captured in 2013 after living in the woods ...
The Maine Women's Hall of Fame was created in 1990 to honor the achievements of women associated with the U.S. state of Maine. The induction ceremonies are held each year during March, designated as Women's History Month .