Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Agriculture

"Agriculture Agriculture has always been the key component of Presque Isle's economy. Whether as the source of necessary supplies for the lumber…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"Agriculture During World War I World War I began in Europe in 1914 and the U.S. entered into it in 1917."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture

"… for men who had necessary roles in local agriculture and were supplying food and goods. Farmington men who received the Deferred Classification…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"The speech, later published in the Board of Agriculture report for the state of Maine, focused on the development of the county."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… in southern Maine, suggesting the beginning of agriculture and a more sedentary lifestyle. In northern Maine, corn, beans, and squash (the “three…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… while serving as a member of the Committee on Agriculture. One of his efforts paid off when he was instrumental in obtaining an increase on the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"… from Presque Isle to Washburn to open up a new supply of timber for the mill and at a cheaper price."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Population Decline in Maine's Coastal Counties

"… for coastal settlement Lumbering, fisheries, agriculture, shipbuilding, shipping and quarrying provided the livelihoods for most coastal Maine…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… Society "Farmington is undoubtly one of the best agricultural towns in the state, and when we consider the extent of its geographical area, the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… of 2007, the Red Schoolhouse was moved to the Agricultural Society’s grounds, where it was rehabilitated."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 1 of 17

"… Saco were both already very successful in their agricultural endeavors, but industry was on a steady rise."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"Supply brought his desire for music and education to a young settlement. And provided support to the town while it was considering becoming an…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… of fishing reels (also see business leader below) Supply Belcher 1751-1836: American composer, singer, and compiler of "tune books"; dubbed the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… were: Supply Belcher - 1751 - 1836 Supply Belcher PortraitFarmington Historical Society Supply Belcher Homestead, Farmington, ca."

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

"… group returned to their homes in Topsham to get supplies, axes, saws and other tools to begin the hard job of clearing the land."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - John Frank Stevens

"… all the dirt from the excavation and bring in supplies as well. It was Stevens who proposed building a high level canal with dams and locks instead…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 1 of 3

"… so many of the early pioneers who needed to get supplies and get around settled along the coast and on the islands."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"Maine responded vigorously by supplying the U.S. Army and Navy with more men proportionately than any other state."

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

"… Yarmouth or Pownal for things they could not supply themselves, while Walnut Hill looked to Cumberland or Gray."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 2 of 5

"… the saddle as lightly as a boy! In addition to agriculture, Holmantown pioneers raised cattle, sheep and small farm animals and supplemented food…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"­­­For several years, they maintained a water pump at the north end of town to supply a reservoir for fire protection."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"Many inlets supply the lake from all sides, as well as natural springs. The shoreline is now heavily developed with family camps, cottages and homes."

Lincoln, Maine - Ira Fish

"The windows were 7 feet by 9 feet. Ira supplied all the lumber for the school. The school was used for three years then was sold to the town for $142…"

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware

"Weatherbee Hardware helped with supplies to build houses for people. If the Weatherbee store didn’t exist people would have to go to a different town…"