Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"… Protestant families) to cultivate the land and work his mills. Coasting vessels transported the island’s lumber, and the fishing business began to…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"… residents as people left for the mainland to seek work. Swan’s Island adapted to the economic and social presence of seasonal residents."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Online Exhibits

"… Our MCHP Team has put together the following exhibits. We hope that you enjoy exploring them as much as we have enjoyed working on them."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 3 of 4

"… show complete with parachute jumpers was held to commemorate the occasion and many flying greats were invited guests."

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… recently a new park was built on the island to commemorate Benedict Arnold's march to Quebec City."

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

"… People, Benefactors, and Cultures to Town At a commemorative clambake in 1886, Captain R.G.F. Candage described the enduring allure of Blue Hill…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"In 1968, Mercy marked its Silver Jubilee, commemorating a half-century of service to the community. Further growth and specialization continued over…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3

"… with a community celebration to share their work in June. They joined grant recipients from the coastal towns of Surry and Swan’s Island in July…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"The 8th graders also worked on a digital map. The project topics chosen were: Our Conclusions As we looked at the lists of the hundreds of men who…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 2 of 3

"… X At the July training, each team shared their work to date, presenting an outline of one of five exhibit topics."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"Working The JunctionStrong Historical Society Not all Strong businesses were stores or mills. According to 1909 records, the railroad carried 70,000…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"… Veterans of the Civil War still carry on the work begun by the GAR in establishing and improving veterans facilities."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"From 1863 to 1865 she worked as a government clerk in Washington, D.C. In 1865 Elizabeth married Elijah M. Allen."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"At the age of 15, she worked five nights a week and slept on a sofa in the office. She was allowed to sleep after 11 p.m., but farmers would wake her…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"Lumbermen from miles around worked to provide the raw materials. The wood products of Strong were shipped to markets all over the world."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… she received 50¢ a week for doing the janitorial work in 1926. The regular salary was $10 to $15 a week."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"He commended the hard work of those who helped make the new school a reality. "The town can now continue educating it's children at home and have a…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… photographs called “The Woods of Maine,” which he worked on for 20 years, between 1883 and 1903. These 600 photographs were taken all over the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"… to help out the needy; sometimes they even found work for the needy veterans. Because of what the G.A.R."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"… of money when most people earned a $1 an hour at work. Bear hunting was really popular, and sometimes each town would shoot close to 200 bear each…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"… hired-hand named Lawrence Doyle, who lived and worked on the Libby farm. He said that he had spent most of the previous day taking care of his…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"Although children worked hard, helping to feed the animals, bale the hay and weed the gardens, they were well-educated."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"In 1880 Hosea worked as a carpenter in Lynn, Massachusetts. He had applied for pension in 1865; then in 1900 his wife applied. Pvt. Abner H."