Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"At that point, Walter agreed not to sell his business, but would become an inactive partner and Arthur would take over the business."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"The intersection still acts as the point of parting; to the east lies Woolwich, to the south Phippsburg, to the west, West Bath and Brunswick, and…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Moses giving the City $10,000 for its construction. Also, the Alameda, a large entertainment center on the south side of Centre Street between Water…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"… hotel was built by Captain John Patten, on Shaw's Point. According to the [pride of bath] article, the four story building, with 80 rooms, cost…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"The manager of the time at one point put a sign on the door giving the message that the theatre was closed because the piano was floating."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"When they were built, the main architectural points of this style were simplicity and symmetry. Front Street postcard, Bath, ca."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Transportation

"… was built from Bangor to Houlton and later to points north. The New Brunswick Railway came to Presque Isle in 1881 followed by the Bangor and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… used to make beautifully crafted “fluted” spear points. Despite the evidence of early Paleoindians in the Munsungan Lake area, the physical…"

Historic Hallowell - Industry on Bombahook

"… and the hook in the Kennebec River just below the point. There is no documentation for either theory."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"… or local lore, and it is assumed that at one point, they were famous within the community. Very often, these same people were involved in…"

South Portland Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - Our Work and Our Team

"… effort can be traced back to the founders of our City, to the generous patrons who funded our library, built our City Hall, started business…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"Daniel White Ed Getchell Fort Point Light For Pownal Howard L. Sampson James G. Wasgatt Hugh Ross Elmer Martin Annie Martin Hoop skirts Women's hats…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Site Resources

"Bangor's Street Railway. Warehouse Point, Conn.: Connecticut Valley Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, 1974. Print. Pullen, John J."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"Passengers boarding trolley at Five Points, Biddeford, ca. 1900McArthur Public Library City Building commemorative cup, Biddeford, ca."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Pendleton & Ross stand, Bangor, 1864

"… reflected on his life and activities up to that point. He wrote that the front of the building, which contained three stores, was built about 1832."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 4 of 4

"The Scarborough anchorage at Pine Point is where the Scarborough, Nonesuch and Libby Rivers converge and the departure point for many fishermen."

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"Prices for food ranged from one ration point to twenty two points - everything was rationed, even gas."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"They disembarked at the wharves on Peters’ Point or Parker Point where they might be met by horse-drawn carriages to take them up Tenney Hill to…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"They settled in many places; among them, Parker Point in Blue Hill. The word rusticator is derived from the word rustic, which relates to country…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The city operated a city hospital, almshouse (which provided housing and daily meals), and a city farm in an effort to care for and meet the needs of…"

Lewiston Public Library

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Belfast Free Library

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Historic Hallowell - History Celebrated, Threatened and Preserved

"Events in her history point up the fact that Hallowell contributed to the economic, social and political history of the state and nation in areas…"