Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… Originally, Surry extended to the Union River and north to Ellsworth Falls. On an early settler map of the area, this section was called Surry Gore."

Maine's Road to Statehood - 1790s: A Growing Movement

"… east (and a non-existent range of hills to the north).Maine Historical Society Still, separationists schemed new ways to rally supporters for…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… a shallow falls that invited exploration to the north, and a smaller river that meandered into the vast interior to the west."

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"It spread north along Front Street, damaging or destroying many businesses including Walter Webber’s Drugstore. Following Walter G."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"It was north of Elm Street West, now called Damsite. In his dealings with Jacob Curtis’ blacksmith shop, Crosby’s trading business is evident."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"… and Eastern Star, the Granges in East, South, and North Blue Hill, and the Baptist and Congregational churches were the center of social life and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… Potato Plot X Main Street facing North, Presque Isle, 1895Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library Farmers received cash for their crop, paid…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"… for his family since they lived in that area of North Freeman. Dr. Foster practiced as "a surgeon and dentist" in Freeman."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… “The Little Iron Horse” and the “Cock of the North”. John R Braden competed in his first race in Presque Isle on July 4, 1921."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… 29, 1957, an act authorizing ferry service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro and Swan's Island was approved."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"Innu (Montagnais) hunters from north of the St. Lawrence made incursions into Maliseet hunting territory to poach furs and sporadic hostility…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… its only small-town national chain branch on the north side of Centre Street, despite the small facility and limited parking."

Acadian Archives

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… to enable the travel to reach the depots from the north and south without difficulty. Oct. 6, 1870: Upon the completion of the Railroad Bridge to…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… Gould was born in East Corinth (a small town just north of Bangor) on March 16, 1857. His father (Robinson Gould) was a farmer and Arthur worked…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"He later moved to the “Fairbanks” area, north of the center village and built a mill that was in operation for several decades. Haying c."

Colby College Special Collections

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