Maine Memory Network

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"He operated a wood mill in Arundel and actively supported the colonists in the Revolution. This was Stephen Titcomb’s heritage as he prepared to…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"Early Farmington had a very active musical community. In 1886, crisis struck the Village of Farmington."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… Academy, the area around which much of the activity of the Battle of Hampden took place, was incorporated on March 1, 1803."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… of the nineteenth century, several quarries were active along East Blue Hill Road. The Darling’s Blue Hill Granite Company had a wharf at the…"

Caribou Public Library

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… years, Farmington boasted a rising population, active mills and a bustling local economy. Farmington’s early years were not without considerable…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… and churches, many of which continue to be active today. Early on, Bangor was selected as the seat of Penobscot County."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"The Casino remained active for many decades until it was torn down in 1970. It had a tremendous impact on the local community and also played a…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"He retired from active business in 1946, but still continued to own the business until its closure. After Burnham’s Auto Supply, the building changed…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"… Cumberland Junction was the center of economic activity within the town. Many trains stopped there each day to pick up local products, or to…"

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

"… been returned to its agricultural roots and is actively being used. Carl and Abby Dolloff Semmes’ 1959 indoor riding ring has been restored as…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… who had long profited through their smuggling activities, came under increased scrutiny by the British who sought payment of customs duties."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"… King is also a very generous man and is very active in the community. He has funded recreation programs in Bangor, Maine, educational institutions…"

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

"… bridge down onto the Lubec waterfront, still an active herring/sardine economy though in decline from peak years in the 1940s."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… that did regularly race against Braden were actively seeking pacers that might have a chance to defeat Presque Isle’s pride and joy."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… by them in being detained so long from the active field, and said the time had been well spent in improvement in military tactics.” Israel…"

Otisfield Historical Society

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Pejepscot Historical Society

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Colby College Special Collections

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… from 1759 to 1815 The center of shipbuilding activity and settlement in the latter half of the 18th century was in what is now known as the South…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… houses and could become engaged in community activities through various organizations such as the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Grand…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"Dunn's Corner was active until around 1943, when the store closed and the railroad no longer made stops there."