I joined the Air National Guard in 1996. Like everyone else, I had to go through a recruiter. I was in the process of applying for civilian police officer positions. I decided that joining the National Guard would not only be exciting but would supplement my resume and my income. I am very patriotic but … More Air National Guard Recruiter Drugs and Rapes New Recruit (1996)
This cold case investigation hits home with me. This tragedy happened while I was attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1993. It occurred in Bartlett Hall where I lived my sophomore year. I was living off campus at the time of the incident. It caused panic on the campus back then because a suspect … More Sophie Sergie is Murdered in Bartlett Hall at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (1993)
Given I am an avid picture taker and also took pictures of most of the first snowfalls while living in Maine, these kinda pictures resonated with me. My father and I have a lot in common and as soon as I get my pictures sorted through and organized, I will share just in fact how … More William R. Stowell Takes Pictures of First Snowfall at Home in West Bethel, Maine (1992)
I love looking at these pictures of my father playing music with friends. It makes me happy to see that he had so many neat hobbies he occupied his time with. He was really blessed to have a big family and a great group of friends in his life. It was obvious by how many … More William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at a Friend’s Wedding in West Bethel, Maine (1992)
This is the first time I have seen my dad “alive” since he died. I haven’t had the heart or strength to look at his pictures or any video of him… until now. I saved all of his personal effects in an effort to stay connected with him. Once we realized fires are a real … More William “Billy” Stowell Playing Guitar with a Local Band on Mollyockett Day in Bethel, Maine – Video by Mike Stowell (1991)
“Hootenanny – Folk musicians Billy Stowell, left, Dick Haines and Cathy Slack are a few of the local entertainers appearing regularly at the Sudbury Inn’s Thursday evening “hoot.” The increasingly popular affair features folk music from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by two hours of rock and roll. Amateurs, talented or just enthusiastic, are welcome … More William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at One of the Original Hoot Nights at the Sudbury Inn in Bethel, Maine (1990)
I always wondered what happened to my parents and why they got divorced and neither of them would ever talk about it. My mother unfairly told me and my brother my father was “evil” and did her best to alienate us from a loving father, including replacing him with her second husband. And my father … More William R. Stowell Working on Property Where He Built a Brand New Home for His Family in Bethel, Maine (1969)
Related Links:William R. Stowell Memorial Site on InstagramWilliam R. Stowell Graduated Third Honors from Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine (1962)William R. Stowell Graduated from the University of Maine Orono with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (1968)William R. Stowell Designed Railroad Crossing on Nuclear Carrying Rail for Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California (1985)William “Billy” Stowell … More William R. Stowell Graduated from the University of Maine Orono with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (1968)
William Stowell “Bill” West Bethel, Maine4 Years at GouldThird Honors “Easy come, easy go.” Outing Club (4) : Dance Band (3) : Track (1, 2, 3, 4) : Varsity. (1, 2, 3, 4)
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