Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"Human Interest Two women with whiskey glasses, ca. 1854Maine Historical Society While most early photographers created formal images of their…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Sounds

"Hallowell Sounds Here are some interesting and exciting Hallowell Sounds. The Serenaders Stars Over Stevens ~ Listen to the singers from the Stevens…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell's Volunteer Fireman's Budget

"… budget, volunteer program, and daily functioning have changed over the years. The various expenses for equipment are most interesting!"

Presque Isle: The Star City - People

"People Varied and interesting personalities have made Presque Isle a vibrant community. From the beginnings with Native Americans to lumbering and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Maine Special potato bag, Presque Isle, c. 1950

"The wide variety of bags illustrates the strong interest in distinctive marketing efforts that is still evident today."

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… Society collection are complimented by special interest or organizational uniforms, such as clubs and societies; workaday; athletic-style sports…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… Society collection are complimented by special interest or organizational uniforms, such as clubs and societies; workaday; athletic-style sports…"

Westbrook Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - Learn how you can help! Contact Us

"… history of our community continues! If you are interested in helping in the exploration you can contact us at: Historic Hallowell c/o Hallowell…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Library share certificate, Farmington Library Association, 1865

"… ($10 each share) entitling the proprietor to an interest in the Farmington Library Association (a forerunner of the present library) as well as the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Influential Institutions

"The responses reflect a variety of perspectives on the topic—all of which communicate something interesting about Lincoln's history."

Lincoln, Maine - Primary school on School Street, Lincoln, ca. 1905

"The interesting thing about this picture is, looking at the background, East Broadway does not appear to be built up yet."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"… believed Greeley was giving in to demands and interests of the former Confederates. Included are references to: Grant-Wilson rally at Augusta…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 2 of 6

"… and wealthy “rusticators” with a deep and abiding interest in the natural beauty of the island. These summer visitors learned much about the island…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnny Stringer ~ A Character of Industry

"… Free Library One of the more common, but interesting, products was handmade clothes pins produced by one of the city’s more colorful tradesmen…"

Trenton Cemetery & Keeping Society

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Icons & Influencers

"… nationally known for richly illustrated public interest stories. Coupled with the Evening Express’ penchant for photographs of the “everyday…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Second Generation & Permanent Structures at Asticou

"… -- later bought out all of his siblings’ and their heirs’ interests in Lot 67 after his father, John II, died in 1868. Third Generation..."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "Jaffery" a new novel. Publisher's promotion postcard.

"The library has saved some of the more interesting examples. If you look closely at the bottom, there is a brief synopsis of the plot; the reverse…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 4 of 4

"… about my grandmother’s childhood and schooling was very interesting to me. I hope you enjoyed reading this article and learning about her too."

Lincoln, Maine - Communication & Transportation

"… on the topic—all of which communicate something interesting about Lincoln's history. Schoolbus sleigh, South Winn, 1925Lincoln Historical…"

Lincoln, Maine - Main Street

"… on the topic—all of which communicate something interesting about Lincoln's history. Lincoln: Then and Now..."

Lincoln, Maine - Founding Fathers & Early History

"… on the topic—all of which communicate something interesting about Lincoln's history.   Grant Clay Interview on Early Lincoln   John Edwards…"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office, Lincoln, Built in 1856

"Mr. Plumly was interested in lumbering and owned the mills at Cold Stream (Hubbard's Mills). He was a Justice of the Peace, a Selectman, the Deputy…"