Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - Catholic Church

"1920Lincoln Historical Society Justin Chan "Research your topic and summarize the ‘who, what, when, and where’ in the form of a few paragraphs" The…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"… East New PortlandNew Portland Historical Society Agriculture wasn't the only business New Portland folks cared to venture into."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Saw Logs Over the Dam, Guilford, ca. 1880Guilford Historical Society On February 16 of 1806, Robert Low Jr."

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… buildings, canals, land speculations, navigation, agricultural societies, India trade, turnpikes, physics, brick machines etc., bridges, bank…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village

"… place, mills were in operation, there was much agriculture business being conducted, and trade was in high gear."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"Always a traditional agricultural fair, it was held on the Saturday following Labor Day and featured livestock judging, horse and oxen pulling, and…"

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

"… include the Bangor State Fair, a recreational and agricultural fair, beginning in 1883, where large animal owners show off their stock."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"It began as an Agricultural Fair were people brought animals to auction off and show, while people would bring fruits and veggies from their garden."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"For more information on this topic, please visit Summer Resorts. Town Hall calendar, Islesboro, 1926Islesboro Historical Society Everyday life…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… fish, sardines, potatoes, hay, wood and other agricultural products. By 1880 the era of sail had given way to the rise of steam powered vessels."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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