I remember going there when I was little and playing in the sand. ... Now when I go there it's not to play in the water or the sand. ... One night the three of us decided to ride up there, crawl over the fence, and go into the house. ... I just put the key in the pocket and jumped over the fence. ... From picnicking and setting off fireworks to swimming in the pond and quad riding, the cabin has been the basis for many of my memories. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

My life began in South Portland, Maine - actually, not too far from SMCC. We lived in a white, two-bedroom house with a picket fence. ... There were many kids to play with and our favorite place was my backyard. I remember playing there for hours and hours, and just like anything else in my life, it was always an adventure. ... I was raised in a very comfortable setting. ...

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• Grade Level: High School