Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"For The Love Of Paper Text by Elliott E. “Bud” Burns, David Gawtry, and Nghia Ha Images provided by The Greater Rumford Area Historical Society…"

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

"For The Love Of Paper CHANGING OF THE HELM – FATHER TO SON Construction of B Machine at Oxford Paper Company, Rumford, 1915Greater Rumford…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 3 of 4

"For The Love Of Paper THIRD GENERATION CHISHOLM LEADER William H. Chisholm was the third generation of his family to become President of Oxford."

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

"For The Love Of Paper Boise Cascade Corporation, a major player in the paper industry, was able to complete the purchase of the Oxford properties…"

Historic Hallowell - Affects of the Blizzard of 1952

"… affected their emotions by losing some of their loved ones, their homes, losing a lot of important things, and losing their way of seeing friends…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures

"… Island Historical Society Young and old loved to spend time at the beach. There would be dips in the very cold water, but much of the time was…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 1 of 6

"… kept a vigilant mind and heart turned toward the outdoors of his native village. Asticou was his world and he knew and loved every corner of it."

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Theater

"The first movie that played was “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers” starring Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 17 of 17

"… 1866, the majority of Biddeford were mourning loved ones who scarified their lives for the war. An article posted on January 6th, 1866 by the Union…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Working in Maine

"Del loved his job. He especially liked the outdoors part. Del enjoyed interacting with the animals and taking hiking trips."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"I love my schooling, but I love my country more. I will leave tomorrow.” “Henry, I am going to miss you."

Historic Hallowell - A Chosen Place

"My wife and I love to look at old houses, and this town has tons of them. Though we appreciate the styles and though there are, for instance, some…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Ship Captains

"In 1792, Gould built the lovely federal home on the corner of Winthrop and Middle Streets. Gould only enjoyed his home for a short while, for he was…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm In Hallowell

"… tonight Everyone wanted to help keep alive those who yelp. Loving and caring for those they don’t know. Living today, still bearing the snow."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Dairy Farms Memories - Page 2 of 2

"He loved to stay in that house because the bed had so many warm blankets on it. To do the inspections, they would put the milk in pails and weigh it."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"… an avid student, devoted to his studies, but he loved his country more and signed up to serve on the 12TH of June in Company C of the 4th Maine…"

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

"It has been a labor of love and all who have participated are grateful to share their history with you."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Icons & Influencers

"Gannett capitalized on his personal love of photography, and his newspapers became nationally known for richly illustrated public interest stories."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"In a 2015 interview, Marley states his love for Maine is never-ending. He loves the nature of Maine, and how peaceful the state is."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Marion Sanborn

"… I don’t want to be a farmers wife.” I, you know I loved the horses, looking at them and all, but I was afraid."

Architecture & Landscape database - Gridley Barrows

"He was trained at Harvard, loved building and loved art. My sense is that as a designer he was deliberate, rational, and precise."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Landeen Family History

"… name because he was so big and strong, but he loved kids and he never got in a fight. When people would talk about him, he would say that he was…"

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"… rebuilt in the Trolley Room, which now feature a lovely view of the Lake. Lakewood X Lakewood became very important in the years between 1925…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Changing Times

"… Benjamin Wheeler and the other early settlers, a lovely physical setting, a rich historical heritage, and an attitude of working and living for…"