Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Stores

"It was a long day for a store owner who kept the doors open all day and then would keep the finances and plan to restock the shelves after hours."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"Derby Road sported a candy and sundry shop, post office and library in one block. Across the street was a women's dress shop, operated by local…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fred Ryder, Bangor, 1864

"He sold candy on the streets. In cold weather, he visited John Martin's store on Center Street and asked for work."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato Harvest Memories - Page 1 of 5

"For lunch she would bring a sandwich, such as a peanut butter, tuna, or egg salad. She also would bring chips, soda, a candy bar, and fruit."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… in the block before this fire were Columbia Hall, candy and meat stores, grocery stores, and a restaurant."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"Maynard Staples at his store, Swan's Island, 1966Swan's Island Historical Society Island resident Carolyn Martin describes the store experience…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnny Stringer ~ A Character of Industry

"… must we add, to be truthful--very dirty candy in his pockets. But Johnny's masterpieces were his chairs."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… work for AL & RC Boyd on Hammond Street selling candy and fruit. After a few years learning the business, Walter decided to go into business for…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"… can go see one, we can use it for a movie and for candy, popcorn, and stuff. Many people would have more movie time if we still had that theater…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"Store owners on the island did not always expect to make a handsome profit, sometimes giving food on semi-permanent credit when they saw neighbors in…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"… cream cups, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors, candy sticks, coffee stirrers, Q-tip sticks, and so on through the years."

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"… are many vendors selling deep fried food, cotton candy, and homemade and international foods. People with amazing musical talents play on the sound…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"Maple candy is documented as being made prior to 1864. The Rail Road comes to West Farmington By the 1850’s, there was “such prosperity and…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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