Maine Memory Network

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

"10 Machine in 1964. No. 15 Paper Machine would come on line in August 1980. These added paper production capabilities were necessary to bolster all…"

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

"The first paper machine went into production on December 21, 1901. By February, 1902, all four paper machines were in operation and producing about…"

Historic Hallowell - The Fireman's Musters in Hallowell

"… who owned cars or some motorized, old, mechanical machine. Most contests were between teams of firemen."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 2 of 3

"… would go after school to play pool or the pinball machine. There was a drug store called Rexol. It served hot peanuts and ice cream."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 1 of 3

"A new machine shop was added in 1993, a larger warehouse in 1995, and the company continues to expand as a well established presence in the medical…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"Swan’s Island cars were often patched-together machines that were repaired enough to handle the shorter distances of island travel."

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"… table; a Franklin head unit and new therapy machine.” Other enhancements improved health outcomes for growing numbers of patients."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… the very best ideas from their whirring sewing machines heard from within their building. In addition to their innovative creations, the sewing…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"A “machine room” and a “laboratory” were constructed. Beneath them, in the water, were placed specially constructed wooden boxes called accumulators…"

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Acadian Archives

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"Curtis himself invented most of the machines used in the factory. Some of the spruce gums Curtis & Son made were called "American Flag," "Yankee…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… rotary, planer, lath, clapboard, and two shingle machines. After being in business for a year, Gould replaced the saws and trimmers being used with…"