Maine Memory Network

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"founded for the purpose of running a steam ferry between Eastport and Lubec 1884 • The Lubec Herald begins publication 1889 • Torrent Fire Co."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"This period of prosperity also led to the expansion and eventual consolidation of the Lubec school system."

Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"In the office it could get very confusing trying to remember everyone’s number to connect the two. The Telephone Drawing by Andrew Tash X Now…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 2 of 4

"The supplying of electrical power to the residential neighborhood and businesses needed to come to an end, and the power plant was sold to the…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 4 of 4

"In 1987 a new company was formed, The Rumford Co-Generation Company, which could burn oil, wood bio-mass, coal, chipped rubber, auto tires, and…"

Historic Hallowell - Day 5

"… King said that the cost to CMP and Bangor Hydro Co., the state's two largest electric utilities, would top $25 million."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Women's Firsts

"The first woman manager of the Swan's Island Electric Co-op.Swan's Island Historical Society Three occupational areas, in particular, have an…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"“The Bangor Railway and Electric Co. has decided not to renew the lease of the grounds, which expires soon,” it was reported, “and the buildings are…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"He speculated in the second scrapbook about things he might live to see. Throughout the volumes, his curiosity about the world, his desire to perfect…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"The Town of Islesboro purchased the lighthouse from the government for $1,200, to be made into a museum dedicated to honoring seafaring men from…"