Maine Memory Network

Acadia National Park

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National Archives at Boston

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford J.G. Deering & Son Lumber Co., Biddeford, ca."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Founding of Acadia National Park

"In 1919 it became Lafayette National Park, the first east of the Mississippi. Then in 1929 it was renamed Acadia National Park and now protects…"

First Parish in Portland

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Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… was, therefore, the first President to light the national Christmas tree for the Pageant of Peace. The Pageant was held on the Ellipse, a grassy…"

City of Brewer

Brewer is the gateway to coastal communities and Acadia National Park. The city along with Bangor also serves as a trading and distribution center for the coastal areas and towns and cities to the north with the total region having a population of approximately 250,000 people.

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Andrew Anderson

"He says, “I’m not gunna tell you why but get your money out. Put it in the Nationals. Fast. That’s all I’m gunna say.” My father, I guess he thought…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… local businessmen and lawyers gained state and national recognition. William Keith sold a lot with a partially constructed house at the corner of…"

Skowhegan Community History - Sister Communities

"… Maine Memory Network, Maine Historical Society’s nationally recognized statewide digital museum. Maine Memory Network features a constantly growing…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Fires - 1849 to 1924

"… O’Brien Block next door, location of the George's National Bank at the time. Prison Fire, Thomaston, 1923Thomaston Historical Society There…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - JP Cilley Ledger From Post

""Civil War Battle Summaries by State." National Park Service - Experience Your America. 13 Apr. 2009…"

Skowhegan Community History - Farming in the Skowhegan Area

"Sweet corn from Maine was popular all across the nation.   Our interview with a former farmer Today farmers continue the challenge to survive."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"… the authority of the newly formed American nation. It punished American merchants in the process by prohibiting trading."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Permanent Settlement

"Richardson in The Creation and Growth of Acadia National Park, “Abraham Somes and James Richardson not only started the development, but were leaders…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Welcome and Introduction

"… Robyn King, and Maureen Fournier (Acadia National Park); Sydney Roberts Rockefeller (Great Harbor Maritime Museum); Catherine Schmidt (Maine Sea…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - A Short History of Mount Desert Island

"… as a vacation resort and as the home of Acadia National Park. The extraordinarily beautiful and abundant natural environment, the deep and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Bryants and Rockefellers: Two Seal Harbor Families

"The final push was when Acadia National Park was formed, putting Mount Desert Island on the map as an official tourist destination."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"By 1879 Bar Harbor had 30 hotels, a national reputation and telephone service linking four hotels, a livery stable, Bee's Store, and the local doctor."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 2 of 2

"It was this organization which acquired the first landholdings that eventually became Acadia National Park."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Movies Come To The Island

"The building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and continued restoration efforts are in progress."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"(William Otis Sawtelle Collection, Acadia National Park) X Clearly, Loring had special affection for Mount Desert Island, for he spent part of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Old North Church

"… Through General Knox’s involvement, a Town Meeting House was constructed in 1796 on High Street, and was the first house of worship in the town."

Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"They first met in 1812. The first building was built in 1814 and was very plain. It was really an accomplishment to get this school going especially…"