Maine Memory Network

Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"… booked Elvis to play two nights at the brand new stadium on August 17-18, 1977. The Civic Center cancelled the concerts when Elvis died in Memphis…"