Maine Memory Network

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

"East Strong waited for legislative action as the new bridge began to take shape. South support tower and cable anchoragesStrong Historical…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"… than Rumford, and none had more men killed in action or died from wounds.” Rumford sent men to World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - About the Project

"… eugenics, racism, economics, and tourism; the actions taken by the state; and photos of islanders. Missing, oddly, were the voices of descendants."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"“So boys, hold in while the band is in action and then let your lungs proclaim how much you have enjoyed the selection” Franklin Journal August 15…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… in the last few weeks of the year 1950, because action was scheduled to be taken at the annual town meeting to repair the bridge.” It's history…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"… in a drenching rain, we arrived at the scene of action at about 3 p.m. The 3rd and 4th Maine did not go right up in front but went around to the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 2 of 2

"Over the years, stormy seas and wave action have continued pounding on the ship’s remains and today some of those remains can still be seen at…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"… of Ghent ended the war in December 1814, but the action (or inaction) of Governor Strong alienated Mainers who began to call for separation from…"

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"Of these, six were wounded, three were killed in action, and one died of disease. In total, 17 Surry men died in the Civil War."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… capture the excitement of the Union victory, the actions of Union supporters to make Confederate supporters fly the Stars and Stripes, as well as…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"Avery became the first Lubec soldier killed in action (Battle of Fredericksburg) 1864 – 1874 • Period of great commercial prosperity 1865 • Peak of…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"… petitions, and took a number of other official actions requesting the state government to prohibit alcoholic beverages including visiting bar…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"Their actions, along with local collectors and preservationists created an unusual historical time capsule that helped make Farmington exceptional."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Bangor soldiers saw action at Bull Run, Manassas, Antietam, Port Hudson, Irish Bend, Fredericksburg, and Cold Harbor among others."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"“The wave action must have done that over the years,” said Chandler. “It was truly amazing.” The contractor could excavate on a specific section of…"

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.

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

"… no inconvenience or discomfort for want of prompt action on the part of the town. The railroad company have promptly in the manner of extending…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"Avery was killed in action at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Lubec’s first war casualty. By the end of the war 14 soldiers had been wounded, with 26…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"At the time this was a controversial action, since vehicles had not yet been properly established, and students did not want to make the journey to…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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