Maine Memory Network

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 2 of 3

"… the school, and between 1920 and 1952, they were expected to abide by the following rules posted in the residence area, which included: “Washing…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Baptist Church

"A large attendance was expected in the new building. However, attendance was only 40 members. The church merged with another local Baptist…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Fred Urquhart Farm, Presque Isle

"… must consider the condition of the soil, the expected growing conditions, and the needs of the crop."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor During the 1940s

"… the ages of 18 and 26 went off to war, women were expected to replace them in the workforce, and people of all ages contributed in a variety of…"

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 1 of 2

"… MEMBERSGuilford Historical Society As one would expect it was the secretary of Guilford Historical Society who was alerted to the MCHP grant and…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Schools

"… occupy in May, 1795, and the school opened with expectations of success. Mr. Woodman was the first teacher at the academy."

Historic Hallowell - Timeline of Cyclone

"The people of Hallowell were not expecting a morning cyclone to ruin their plans. During On a Tuesday morning in December, 1895, at 8:00 am, Chas…"

Historic Hallowell - Martha Ballard

"Contrary to what might be expected, she enjoyed the respect of physicians like Samuel Colman, from whom she purchased medicines and compounds to…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The End of Wooden Shipbuilding - 1910 to 1950

"… - 1910 to 1950 The large ships had short life expectancies, being driven hard and fast by their masters."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"… interests often were not what I would have expected and likely would have escaped my notice -- and then being able to explore them in such a…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"We are engaged in laying A ‘Corduroy Road’ from Falmouth to Aquin Creek and expect it will take us 3 weeks longer – if I have space I will discribe…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - About the Project

"… in 2006, we were told again and again to expect resistance from Malaga Island descendants. “They won’t talk to you,” we heard."

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - About Us

"… the Atlantic community encourages, prepares, and expects students to gain expertise, breadth, values, and practical experience necessary to achieve…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Summary: The Future: Recycle or Start from Scratch?

"… as an exponentially increasing global population, expected to reach 8.6 billion by the year 2050, affect the availability and affordability of new…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - About the Team

"Steven surpassed all expectations by reserving three, 50 minute classes on four days for the Maine Community Heritage Project."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… he was called, was known as a man who would not expect anyone to do a job which he himself was not capable of doing."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"It just goes to show that expectations don’t always come true. One more history making-fact is that the girls were the first team from to win a state…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 1 of 2

"… signed the petition, meaning that citizens were expecting a new hospital. The public was looking forward to having a local hospital for their…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"… got the Papers that you spoke of yet but shall expect them tonight. . . . Give my love to the children and Grandfather and Grandmother."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"… mold inside the building on the roof but that's expected from any older building. It has an upstairs, which has been converted into a studio for…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"Interaction among students is expected and the teacher no longer is the center of attention, the learning is."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Population Decline in Maine's Coastal Counties

"… one of the climatically benign periods, raising expectations among farmers and prompting the introduction of new cash crops."

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

"… the equivalent of today's taxi drivers, were expected to keep late hours and endure all sorts of bad weather."