Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… first settler, in 1767 Patten purchased his first 100 acres in the town, and he later purchased 100 acres at Newbury Neck and other proprietor's…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - About This Project

"… historical organizations around Maine; more than 100 online exhibits that explore a diverse range of themes and topics in Maine history; lesson…"

Skowhegan Community History - Sister Communities

"… historical organizations around Maine; more than 100 online exhibits that explore a diverse range of themes and topics in Maine history; lesson…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Maine State Prison

"… property included Limestone Hill and its nearly 100-year-old lime quarry, a wharf and stores on Wadsworth Street."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"… 200 historical organizations around Maine; nearly 100 online exhibits that explore a diverse range of themes and topics in Maine history; lesson…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 1 of 4

"On June 21, 1814, Fisher writes “About 100 hands collected & assisted in raising my house, with plank sides, which went up well & no person was…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"He returned to Hartford to build a stone wall 100 rods long in eight weeks for $100. With his earnings he bought a pair of oxen for $50 and sold them…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony

"… Swedes wanted land; it was promised to them in 100-acre parcels with no taxes for five years and a guarantee to become landowners after occupying…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - About Us

"… 200 historical organizations around Maine; nearly 100 online exhibits that explore a diverse range of themes and topics in Maine history; lesson…"

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

"Exactly 100 years later Lübeck, Germany sent a telegram. “On this eventful day commemorating the naming of Lubec, the city of the same name across…"

John Bapst Memorial High School

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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73

"… 160-acre lots were re-surveyed and made into 100-acre lots. The plan of the Immigration Board representative, Mr. Albert A."

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Long Logs on the Kennebec X For nearly 100 years, massive log drives covered the river shore to shore, shooting downstream during the spring’s…"

Lincoln, Maine - Catholic Church

"It is a cozy little church that is still attended today by many Catholic Church goers in the area, and will possibly stand for another 100."

Lincoln, Maine - About Our Project

"… historical organizations around Maine, more than 100 online exhibits that explore a diverse range of themes and topics in Maine history, lesson…"

Islesboro Historical Society

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"The sardine factory alone employed 100 people at the height of its success. A story continues even today that for years and years after the medicinal…"

Mercy Hospital - Sisters of Mercy

"Over the next 41 years the Sisters started nearly 100 foundations throughout the U.S. In 1865, Warde and six Sisters of Mercy arrived in Bangor…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… By 1800, Hampden’s population totaled 904, 100 more citizens than nearby Bangor. As Hampden’s growth continued, industry and business flourished…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"… roots on Swan’s started with quarry workers over 100 years ago and are still very much a part of our town."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"… and a great warehouse was built in 1902 with over 100,000 square feet of floor space. At the same time, a railroad track was laid between the…"

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"… that performed charitable work for more than 100 years, to benefit women who had no means of support. State School for Girls, Hallowell, ca."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"In his career Marley ended up doing around 100 television performances. In 2010, Marley had broken the Guinness World Record for longest stand-up…"

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

"The church was dedicated in 1849. For more than 100 years, it served its members, but due to economic reasons and declining membership, the church…"