Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Seaside Hall

"… people rarely traveled outside of their own communities. A resident of Atlantic would rely on Atlantic stores, the school, post office and church…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - III. An undercurrent of danger: Colonial Biddeford

"… During the fight warriors burned two mills and a house in the area to try and lure out the settlers, to no avail."

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

"Epworth Hall and Seaside Hall also housed community events. Apart from the fishing industry, many laborers were attracted to Swan’s Island’s quarries."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 4 of 4

"… the mid-1900s; it is one of the fastest growing communities in Maine. Its small-town character, proximity to Portland and Boston, excellent…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"… married, built houses and became involved in the community. The Maine Turnpike opened in 1948, bringing business to Scarborough."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… belonged among the "better" members of his community. However, he is largely ignored by historical sources about the Bangor area."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"… devoting time and energy to family and community. Henry Jocelyn arrived at Black Point in 1635 and remained involved in the early settlement for…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"Scarborough, a town of three settlements of over one hundred houses and 1,000 cattle, had been destroyed."

Blue Hill, Maine - Welcome to the town of Blue Hill!

"The community that has grown up at the foot of the mountain now encompasses a mix of people with many different backgrounds and a vibrant cultural…"

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

"… founded in 1905 to help Down East island communities. Their boat the Sunbeam provided periodic transportation, as well as teachers, doctors, and…"

Lincoln, Maine - South Lincoln schoolhouse, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"It is now owned by the Community Progress Club and used as a community building. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Jonathan Fisher: Unlocking the Person Beyond the Parson

"He was a man dedicated to his faith, to his family, and to his community. He was a man filled with energy and creativity and gifted as a writer, a…"

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

"1900Blue Hill Historical Society A Tight-Knit Community. For most of the 20th Century, the town's summer colony helped make Blue Hill a busy place…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"4H groups are still strong in surrounding communities, and there is an obvious pride in the displays to be found in the exhibit halls."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Public Library

"The Maine Community Heritage Project has provided the perfect vehicle to translate the purposeful vision of the Library's 19th Century founders to…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarbrough Middle School

"Students provide a useful service that benefits the community and fosters civic engagement--something that is very important to Scarborough Middle…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Dreamland and Liberty

"Bringing entertainment to the community and bringing business to Bath and surrounding areas were two of the most important."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elmer Martin, Bangor, 1865

"… who detailed his life and experiences and the communities in which he lived in a series of journals and scrapbooks, drew his son Elmer (1860-1870)…"

Surry Historical Society

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Easton Historical Society

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Life on a Tidal River - About Us

"… volunteer in the classroom Charles Colburn, Community volunteer in the classroom Kathy Cook, Community volunteer in the classroom and BPL Leon…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Historical Society

"They became involved with the Maine Community Heritage Project because of a mutual fascination with the history of Scarborough and the opportunity to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of North End of Bangor, 1844

"… a journal about his life and activities and the communities in which he lived. He included hand-drawn illustrations."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Duchess Anjoulene apple, Bangor, 1866

"… reflecting on his life, experiences, and the communities in which he lived. On page 63 of his "Scrap Book no 3," which he began in 1867, Martin…"