Maine Memory Network

Portland Water District employees, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Portland Water District Date: circa 1915 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

State employees protest, Augusta, 1981

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981-09-21 Location: Augusta Media: Photographic print

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.

Civil Defense: Fear and Safety

In the 1950s and the 1960s, Maine's Civil Defense effort focused on preparedness for hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters and a more global concern, nuclear war. Civil Defense materials urged awareness, along with measures like storing food and other staple items and preparing underground or other shelters.

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"… WaterlineStrong Historical Society This quasi-municipal non-profit organization had a board of three trustees elected by the voters of the…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… the water, electric and sewer systems and a new municipal building. This period of prosperity also led to the expansion and eventual consolidation…"

Bonita Pothier-the definition of a trailblazer
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Overcoming the challenges of being Biddeford’s first female mayor is but a part of her contributions