Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Natural Resource to Finished Product

"The complex included a business office, two stone-cutting sheds, a modeling and sculpture studio, carpenter's shop, blacksmith's shop, stable, wagon…"

Historic Hallowell - The City of Hallowell

"City Office workers were communicating with Central Maine Power and the food bank to get power to the area and get food to the elderly and needy."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House

"Four large rooms on each floor flank a central hall, and an ell extends from the back of the house. The entry, decorated with pilasters and keystone…"

Norcross Heritage Trust

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"1900Mexico Historical Society The Central School, built in 1894, was burned Christmas eve of 1906 and was rebuilt in 1907."

Davistown Museum

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Our Resources

"… Books Permanent and changing exhibits Islesboro Central School PO Box 118 159 Alumni Drive 734.2251 www.islesboro-central.k12.me.us Alice L."

New Hampshire Historical Society

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"This outward migration, in addition to the centralization of activities at Historical Society, Islesboro Central School, Alice L."

First Parish in Portland

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Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"Usually when people called central office they would ask for the specific name of a person instead of the line number."

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

"… then compile a list for the doctor to pick up at central office prior to making his rounds. When the Somerset Telephone Company offered dial…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"In 1894, both the Kimball School and the six room Central School were built. The Central School burned December 24, 1906, and in 1907 a new school…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 1 of 3

"… of cotton tipped applicators was erected, centralizing all the medical production. Foam tipped applicators under the trade name of PurSwab were…"

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"This young soldier from Central Maine fought in such notable battles as First Bull Run, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville before…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"The Pines , an elementary school, Central High School, and others were located in the area of East New Portland."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… In 1935 with revenues dropping, the Maine Central and the Boston & Maine railroads bought the first streamliner east of the Mississippi, the famed…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"… Frontiere where it would connect with the Quebec Central Railroad. The survey for this planned route cost $110,000."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Maine Central Railroad then contracted for replacing that station in 1941 with a brick building that remained in service until 1959."

Historic Hallowell - Police and Fire Citations

"… Family In Hallowell, Built In 1819 Long a Central Maine Attraction, n.d., City Council, Hallowell. ed. City of Hallowell, Maine. n.d. 13 Apr."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland Community Library

"… High School, developed programs with teachers at Central School, and held several successful summer reading programs for children."

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"… rise from the ashes, and sought to incorporate a centralized park along the banks of the Kenduskeag Stream to act as both open space and firebreak…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"Central Maine Radio Services & Sales was established. Temporary Foot Bridge, Guilford, 1954Guilford Historical Society In the early 1950’s the…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"A Central Sterile Supply using gas sterilized 1,000 thermometers per day (before the advent of disposable covers)."