Maine Memory Network

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"It was the largest district in Islesboro. District Number Five school was built in 1864 and had the second largest number of pupils."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"Lawrence Eustis and Stanley Allen, construction of the new complex designed by Waterville architect, C."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"The May School A unique early school was known as the May School. The May sisters, Julia and Sara, operated a private school for girls in Farmington…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Founding of the Farmington State Normal School

"At the beginning of the winter term, the School moved into its new buildings. By the end of its first year, one hundred and thirty students had…"

Historic Hallowell - Classical and Scientific Academy

"It was a boarding as well as day school. Its board of trustees and management, some of them clergymen, were affiliated with the Congregational…"

Fryeburg Academy Archives

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"… schools' office is at one of the schools, but the school board meetings are still held at City Hall."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 1 of 2

"Most of the pines measured about a yard across and one hundred feet high and grew so close to each other there was no room for limbs to sprout for…"

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

"… dollars was eventually raised, a school board elected, and the first school was kept in the loft of Capt John Bennett’s shed until the first school…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Community and Commerce

"Schools were kept open as long as funds allowed, usually about eight weeks in spring and eight in winter -- four months in all."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"White boards have become a big part of the school day and are an important tool in learning. Some classrooms even have SMART boards, interactive…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Butler and T. F. Belcher built a school on School Street (now Maguire) which was occupied in 1870. Jonas Burnham joined the staff and the name was…"

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 2 of 2

"… Development Board – Another town volunteer board charged with cultivating Guilford’s image, discovering opportunities for growth and recognition…"

Historic Hallowell - Child Labor

"A child that works in a factory might work eight to twelve hours for a day, six days a week, to earn one dollar."

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

"All of these people had a hand in creating the town of New Portland. They helped it grow, employed townspeople, and made use of the resources found…"

First Parish in Portland

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 3 of 4

"In those days, a good memory characterized a good student. Eventually, slates and slate pencils were discarded and manufactured pencils and paper…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"The Days sold to Errol Dearborn. (He was President of the Normal School at that time) Dearborn and wife sold to Bernard "Bing" Etzel; Mr."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… Office, library, school, and economic development board sought and received a grant to establish a town historical website, thus creating unity…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Summary Notes

"“We would tell stories around the fire or play board games in the candle light with family and friends staying with us ” said Bruce and Marcia Bell."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"Some board games. And listening to that- pretty much listening that radio station was our evening entertainment. I think you went to bed earlier."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"The secretary for the board was to write Mr. Andrew Carnegie a letter asking for a grant to build the new library in Guilford."