Maine Memory Network

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club

"New Sweden Athletic Club Skiers, New Sweden, ca. 1935New Sweden Historical Society In 1931-1932 a group of young men gathered at Aaron…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Sports

"… from high school sports to photographs of famous athletes. Coverage of different types of sports was all encompassing, and includes photos of…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… uniforms, such as clubs and societies; workaday; athletic-style sports team uniforms and school jackets; or uniforms associated with national…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… uniforms, such as clubs and societies; workaday; athletic-style sports team uniforms and school jackets; or uniforms associated with national…"

John Bapst Memorial High School

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L.C. Bates Museum/Good Will-Hinckley

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Icons & Influencers

"… icons, including celebrities, politicians, and athletes, as a way to engage new audiences and increase sales."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"A superior athletic field was later added. That field, a prominent part of Farmington, became the Hippach Memorial Field in 1916."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Surry's top female athletes were Loretta Lessard and Grace McCabe. Kenneth Moon and Mark Young were the top male athletes."

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"… to benefit their citizens, including the athletic field and trail built on the Osgood lot behind the municipal building and the Veterans Memorial…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… 1752-1847: One of Farmington's first settlers Athletes Dan Simoneau born 1959: Olympic cross-country skier Seth Wescott born 1976: Two-time…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"… for the extensive two day anniversary lists athletic events, band concerts, ample public feeds, a “living flag” by Lubec’s children, and a…"

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 2 of 3

"The athletic field was covered with several feet of rushing water. There was a lot of damage caused by this flood; homes were filled with debris…"

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"… back row, 4th from the left, as a member of the Athletic Council in 1955. Taken from the 1955 Echoes of the Year, GSJH yearbook."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Carolyn Stone

"… achievements of the woman, the professor, and the athlete. Carolyn A. Stone was born in Brewer, Maine, on October 19 of 1876."

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"He coached because of his love of baseball. Athletic Field & Preble Farm, Guilford, 1925Guilford Historical Society During the season they…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - A Man's Life in a Suitcase

"… his mother's picture, and his high school athletic letter were found in the suitcase, as were his prayer book, rosary, and cross."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 2 of 2

"It truly was a great ride. Source: Personal recollection of former Rumford High School athlete Matt Kaubris."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… 1918-19, some of the competitors were Winterport Athletic Assoc., Bangor YMCA, Searsport Athletic Assoc., Mattanawcook Academy, and the Old Town…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… important because it provided opportunities for athletic events such as swimming in the pool or playing basketball in the gym."

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"Aurill. Mr. Cobb purchased the first athletic field for the new building. In 1850, the name of the school was changed to Mattanawcook Academy."

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

"The community remains very proud of its athletic teams, awards, and spirit. Transportation Before the days of automobiles, horses were the means of…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 2 of 4

"Many athletic teams reached the state finals, bringing recognition to the skills of the area’s athlethes. Rumford Public Library, Rumford, ca."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"… youth and adults of the community to engage in athletics, lectures, and movies, and initially featured a bowling alley in its basement."