Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell House

"The hotel hosted legislators and famous visitors: Phillips Brooks, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Daniel Webster, Franklin Peirce and Ralph Waldo Emerson."

Historic Hallowell - “Maine’s Century” Ends

"… later Hallowell citizens were leaders in the legislative initiative that produced the Maine Historic Preservation Commission."

Historic Hallowell - Industry and Immigrants-A Changing Community

"… sought their own identities and obtained legislative permission to break away. When Chelsea, Manchester and Farmingdale were created, Hallowell’s…"

Historic Hallowell - Prisons and Firearms

"It was known as Limestone Hill. The Legislative Branch built it and owned it too. On September 15, 1924, a fire started in the broom shop, spreading…"

Maine State Archives

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 4 of 4

"This legislation regulated working age, minimum wage and work conditions. Coat label, ca. 1938 X"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"… of that state until 1820) signed into law the Legislative Act on June 19th, 1811, which separated the new Town from Eastport."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… a United States Senator, John Ruggles initiated legislation creating the Patent Office as we know it today, holding the first patent in the newly…"

Cary Library

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 4 of 4

"… Oklahoma and across the Nation, with the unpassed legislation LD 1626, we must recognize that this “equal-to” other Tribes across the United States…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"The dissent continued and a legislative petition was circulated requesting the area of East Strong be annexed to New Vineyard."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"… Grange provides the leadership for educational, legislative, and business interests of the many Subordinate Granges."

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Maine Register, State Year-book and Legislative Manual. No. 34 - June 1903 (copyright 1903) The City of Ellsworth Register, with Surry and Blue Hill…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"… suffrage for all men over 21, the power of the legislative branch and representation in the legislature from small towns.[32] Throughout the waning…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 2 of 4

"… Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980; and recent legislative victories during 2021-2022 supporting Passamaquoddy clean water and Wabanaki economic…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"The legislator that approved the forming of a school district wouldn’t have because the school wouldn’t be here."

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"He was later elected to become a state legislator. Even then, he still logged. Evidently, logging was a very big part of his life."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 4 of 4

"… 59th Legislature of Maine to abrogate previous legislative act allowing existence of the Southgate Diking Company."

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Resources, Links, and Bibliography for Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold

"… copy of the resolution along with the audio of Legislator Herb Adam’s reading the proclamation can be found in the “Updates” section of this…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"The resolution was co-sponsored by several legislators including those from Woolwich and Bath, towns near Malaga, and Phippsburg, the home of Malaga."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Henry Hudson, a prominent lawyer and former state legislator, spoke these words; “We should be proud of our town."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"He drafted legislation to bring the school to fruition. The bill was vetoed by the Governor. Near the end of the legislative session, Gould saw his…"

Freedom & Captivity Portal

The Freedom & Captivity digital collection in the Maine Memory Network, and the complete digital archive housed at Colby Special Collections, is a repository of personal testimonies, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and visual materials that capture multiple dimensions of the experiences of incarceration for individuals, families, and communities, as well as for survivors of harm.

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… of which were summer residents, had convinced legislators that this law was necessary. The summer community kept cars off the island from 1913…"