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Historical Items

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Item 12387

Fore River, Portland, 1988

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1988 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 103261

Aerial view of the Fore River and the Portland Peninsula, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1930 Location: Portland; South Portland Media: Glass negative

Item 105178

Maine Medical Center across the Fore River, Portland, ca. 1985

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1985 Location: Portland Media: photographic print

Online Exhibits

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From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

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The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family

Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.

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Clean Water: Muskie and the Environment

Maine Senator Edmund S. Muskie earned the nickname "Mr. Clean" for his environment efforts during his tenure in Congress from 1959 to 1980. He helped created a political coalition that passed important clean air and clean water legislation, drawing on his roots in Maine.

Site Pages

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Mercy Hospital - 100 Years of Mercy Hospital

"Phase I of Mercy Fore River opened in September 2008 with a state-of-the-art medical office building and an advanced new hospital facility."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 2 of 2

"A fore-and-after schooner was extremely economical, because it could be handled with a smaller crew and could contain more cargo."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"The route started in Portland, crossed the Fore River at Stroudwater, passed through Thornton Heights (Skunk Hill), went along what we call the…"

My Maine Stories

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60 years as a Sister of Mercy
by Sister Miriam Callnan

Sister Callnan discussed her 60 years as a member of the Sisters of Mercy.

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Supporting the Mercy Hospital mission for 30+ years
by David Small

David Small described his time on the Mercy Hospital Board, The Sisters of Mercy, and expansion.

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My work as V.P. of nursing and patient care at Mercy Hospital
by Bette Neville

Bette Neville discussed her 15 years of work at Mercy.