Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"Jacob II was the author of over 100 children’s books – the most well-known being the Rollo Book Series."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… Historical Society The SOC at times consisted of 100 people, as diverse a mix as they were at the beginning, some members driving over two hours…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Meet Blue Hill's Project Team

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

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel

"Also, by the time it was 100 years old, it had been sold 21 times. The owners were William P. Leighton, Peleg T. Jones, H.G."

Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu

"… Pandemic of 1918-1919 killed between 50 and 100 million people worldwide, far more than the 21 million killed in the much more publicized First…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Enrollment, in the peak years, reached 104 and the school continued to operate until 1967, when declining enrollment and the need for Catholic…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"The tree, estimated to be over 100 years old, had a diameter at the base of 22 inches with a branch spread of approximately twenty-eight feet."

Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun

"… music superstar Garth Brooks who has sold over 100 million albums, has appeared. Other famous performers have been Bill Haley and the Comets…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"The mill was about 100 feet long, 40 feet wide, and 2 stories high. In the same building, the original sawmill was still in business."

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"Day 100 (February 18, 1939) We have over 200 new foxes at our farm. I don’t want to kill them in the fall, I think that is very mean to do."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"Its living carriage museum includes over 100 examples of antique carriage & sleighs and provides educational and recreational programs based on the…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… where boys of all ages were invited to compete in 100 yard dashes. On the Fourth of July, patrons were enticed with the promise of “gorgeous…"

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

"It is probably nearer the mark to place it at $100,000,000.” Plant #2 at Canal Electrolytic Marine Salts Company Plant #2 under construction at…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"This reproduction of the original map was drawn by Lois Johnson and first appeared in "200 Years of Lubec History, 1776 - 1976"."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"… for whom Phillbrook Cove is named, acquired 100 arces in 1774 for about $2.00 per acre. This island was in School District No."

Prince Memorial Library

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… 9 days a year for four years to pay for 100 acres of land; through this method, settlers received relatively inexpensive land and helped to…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… Knox, who quickly sold off most of the island in 100 acre plots to islanders, many of whom had been living on and developing the island for thirty…"

St. Croix Historical Society

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Bangor Public Library

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

"It will require some 100 more to finish the work. The bridge is more than half completed, and it is thought the cars will be running on this side of…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"After appearing twice on the list of the 100 Best Small Cities in America, and being recognized in 2005 by the National Trust of Historic…"

Acadian Archives

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