Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"with a black band and long ends to the bands. ... Their first collars were turn down all uniform but a stand up dickey came in fashion and they made…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - I. Headwaters of a community: Sowacatuck, Chouacoet, and the sea

"… often referred to themselves by their family band name. The tribes associated with the Saco River valley were the Pequawket or Pigwacket tribe…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3

"… black and red to match the standing collar, and bands embellishing the asymmetrical jacket front opening."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2

"… satin panels, spread over the shoulders, and bands of heavy lace trimming. The center back shoulder panels form a V above four buttons, which…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"… In the summer of 1918, the citizens of Lincoln banded together and started the construction of a new grade school for their children."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"The early band stand was built in 1874 by a fine carpenter, Henry Sprague, to be used by local musicians, such as Charles Wheeler’s earlier band."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"On Sunday afternoons, band concerts were performed by the Bangor Band or the Ladies Orchestra conducted by Lena Howe."

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"… the Kennebec was a throughfare for traveling bands of Indians, including the Abenaki tribe of Algonquins."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… lower left, possibly members of one of the many bands. Note that the water of Johnson Bay beyond the end of the street is not visible, probably a…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… $1.00 each and it was hosted by the Bath Cornet Band. Columbia Theatre program, Bath, 1937Patten Free Library One of the major events that…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"Members of the band can be seen sitting on the knoll to the left of the Library building. To the right is the F.S. Stevens home built by C.F."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"… in which workers from various trades would band together to help one another; later during the 17th century when guilds began to fade away, and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… with an echo loud and long, There’s a mighty band from “Aroostook land” with heart and hand so true They are with you to stay and they’re backing…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"… talking to local fishermen on the Citizen’s Band radio. Kids were welcome to join Mame for casual meals too: much to the delight of young visitors…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… Homemakers of America, National Honor Society, a band, and a choir. With the 1960's came a medical club, a junior rescue organization, a ski club…"

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

"Lubec’s small but highly skilled school band provided music while the Navy destroyer John Paul Jones was anchored in the harbor."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… Academy alone used it for most school dances, band practice, orchestra practice, cheerleading practice, class plays, musical productions, class…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… of the 5th Regiment.” The Portland Brass Band accompanied them and crowds cheered as they marched along."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… we were like a family.” Lubec High School Band, Washington, D.C., 1965Lubec Memorial Library The booming economy brought by the sardine…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… the years, the community has had notable bands, movie theaters, and venues for live performances."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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