Maine Memory Network

Mills Bridge, Gardiner, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1910 Location: Gardiner Media: Postcard

Carrabassett River Bridge, East New Portland, ca. 1924

Contributed by: New Portland Historical Society Date: circa 1924 Location: New Portland Media: Postcard

Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

The Swinging Bridge: Walking Across the Androscoggin

Built in 1892 to entice workers at the Cabot Manufacturing Corporation in Brunswick to move to newly built housing in Topsham, the Androscoggin Pedestrian "Swinging" Bridge or Le Petit Pont quickly became important to many people traveling between the two communities.

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of North New Portland

"The Concrete Bridge replaced the old bridge. Bridge in the North VillageNew Portland Historical Society Cement Bridge: The Cement Bridge is…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… Historical Society Grist Mill Bridge: The Grist Mill Bridge, also known as one of the Twin Bridges (along with Gould Hill Bridge) is located on the…"