Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Bus Service, Presque Isle, 1957

"2 and No. 7) that provided commuter service to the region. The bus service provided connections with both Maine Central Railroad and Greyhound."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"Agriculture and the Food Industry Strong has a rich history of food production. Corn and apples were sent across the country."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"… for medical, burial and housing expenses, and for food and household necessities. Members might help another veteran get a job or secure a loan."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"Many people lived off the game for food. Phil Richards with his buck, Strong, ca. 1944Strong Historical Society There used to be a fine of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"Ceres was the goddess of food plants, and her name has been incorporated into one of the most common words we use today: cereal."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"Along with purchases for food and household goods, loans were given to help out the needy; sometimes they even found work for the needy veterans."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"They held auctions, catered, had food sales, sold lunches at the mills, had booths at the county fair, and sold chances on quilts and other donated…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… publicity! The sporting camps would give her free food and free lodging. Did you know that Fly Rod even had a specially-designed skirt? Buttons…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Farming

"The independence of islanders to raise their own food remained strong even as the steamboat service to the island improved."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 2 of 2

"… one place to the other or transfer goods like food or ice to other states. Often ships from other states, like Boston, would arrive with goods for…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor During the 1940s

"… rose to the occasion by sponsoring Victory Food Sales, rationing, buying war bonds, and acting as civil soldiers."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"… to subsist off the land by growing their own food or by wreathmaking, clamming, and blueberrying, while others work in both blue collar and white…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… service being provided only by the Schwan frozen food truck. Like most coastal communities, Islesboro has been home to many resourceful and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 3 of 3

"… Public Library These citizens would either have food, clothing or medicine brought to their home if they had one, or if they had no home they…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Buckfield

"In addition, Buckfield once had its own Health Center. The Cornerstone Health Service, Inc., provided help with basic healthcare."

Lincoln, Maine - Steamboats

"Also, steamboats were used for shipping food, lumber and clothes that were not on the railroad out of Lincoln to the rest of the towns and cities on…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"… "Circle Farm." They grew much of their own food and like other Blue Hill residents that preceded them they learned a variety of professions in…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"Over sixty years of steam service, two captains and three ships: the Vinalhaven, Governor Bodwell, and the North Haven, served the needs of Swan’s…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… for fur hats in Europe eliminated the winter food supply for the food foraging native people of northern Maine."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"And just make big pots of food that people could eat. And just trying to consume all of the food that was in your freezer."

Lincoln, Maine - Ferries

"… stores on the Chester side and they needed to get food. They also went to the other side for work. There was no set schedule, but there was a horn…"

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"They also sell other things like food, toys for little kids, pots and pans, etc. There are many people who also go into these stores each week."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"… of fiddle playing, dancing, and plenty of good food. The years progressed, and, as the population grew, other forms of recreation were found: dance…"

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