Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… and history that make it a special and unique part of Bath. We hope that you have enjoyed learning about the Patten Free Library of Bath, Maine."

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas G. Libby

"Mark Spaulding "How does this topic connect to you in your life today?" Thomas Gardiner Libby originally enlisted to be a drummer boy in the Civil…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"It was the Class A Maine State Championship game, and the stakes had rarely been higher for the students on the Hampden Academy Broncos boys…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting

"You would have to cut it to fit the ice box and then carry it up to the house. The ice industry ended when the river became polluted by factories and…"

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"“It’s not nice to see you here again, but it is nice to see you Mr. Jimenez. Have I met your wife?” asked the head nurse. “No ma’am."

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Woodbury

"Aaron Woodbury sounds like a very cool guy; I would like to meet him, but I can’t because he’s dead, so I will have to do with what I learned."

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"… suffered, and don’t feel strong yet, my days with you will be a happy memory.” Mercy became known for boosting spirits as well as healing bodies in…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"We were cheering for you all the way! We are hurt, of course, but very proud to have been beaten by the State Champs!” Consolidation - One School One…"

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware

"… had a big impact on people if it never existed, like for people who were trying to fix something they wouldn’t be able to repair it because they…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - John Frank Stevens

"… be done to get the operation going and felt like it just needed to continue as it was. After leaving the canal project he spent most of his years…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Movies Come To The Island

"… more about the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, you can visit its website here. Young Mermaid from Queen of the SeaNortheast Harbor Library…"

Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"… correct information, scroll down to “Share What You Know.” Centennial Parade, Lubec, July 4, 1911Lubec Historical Society Centennial…"

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"“Could you get it called Kent or Surry or indeed a short name of your choice, twould be more acceptable.” Surry it became and the town was…"

Skowhegan Community History - Benedict Arnold's March

"… Kennebec was in bateaux, or long, thin boats that you move by pushing long poles against the bottom of the river."

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Huntress

"As you can see, the statement above is, in fact, completely true. Michael Andrews "How does this topic connect to you in your life today?" My…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"1875Patten Free Library Do you know what a merchant is? A merchant is a buyer or seller for goods for profit, like one who carries on a trade."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"Did you know that the ice industry came to Hallowell almost by mistake? In 1820, Captain John Bradstreet was sailing when nasty weather forced him to…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"Did you know that the ice industry came to Hallowell almost by mistake? In 1820, Captain John Bradstreet was sailing when nasty weather forced him to…"

Lincoln, Maine - Civil War

"Theresa Clifford "How does this topic connect to you in your life today?" Without the Civil War most African Americans and even women would not have…"

Lincoln, Maine - Steamboats

"… the size of a train and it’s so crowded that you can’t move very much. Sometimes people push others and I am worried about getting pushed over the…"

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

"It will probably never be like it was in the 1860s. In the late 30s and 40s, there was a drug store, filling station, a garage and 3 grocery stores…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And today as you drive through our town, you’ll see buildings and grounds dating back to the early years of our town – all shining brightly and…"

Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area

"… that when they rang the bell, it sang as sweetly as it did when in father Rasle's hands. One day the English took his strong box full of…"