Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - -Across the Sea- a history through transportation

"… on the shores of Swan's Island, but there is a community spirit that survives, as constant as the tides. Come read the history of our island home."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Caring For Our Families and Friends

"… on Swan’s Island, written records show that the community has financially supported the medical welfare of its general public."

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

"… homesteaders were able to be a self-sustaining community. They left the island infrequently to trade or purchase goods not produced on the island."

Historic Hallowell - Learn how you can help! Contact Us

"email info@historichallowell.org You can also leave a message at Hallowell City Hall at 207-623-4021 or at the Hubbard Free Library 207-622-6582."

Lewiston Public Library

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"The community banded together in an effort to preserve what history remained—donating family photograph collections, participating in oral history…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History From a 7th Grade Perspective

"The Hallowell Community team and the Hall-Dale Middle School students worked together to accomplish this year's new Hallowell History on Maine Memory."

Alexander-Crawford Historical Society

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Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"French & Elliott Company, Masonic Hall, Odd Fellows Hall, Guilford, 1916Guilford Historical Society They had built it as a meeting place and had a…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Crew

"… and historical collections services for the community of Swan's Island. Candi quickly realized the potential and scope of this organization and set…"

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

"The volunteers from MSAD #74 included: Katie Hall, Amanda Pingree, and Jaime Steward. The volunteers from the New Portland Community Library…"

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

"… the improvement been greater than in the management of the mails which is so vital to the business interest of any community. (Small, 235-237)"

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…"

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"Guilford Town Hall, ca. 1890Guilford Historical Society In 1892 the town appropriated a sum of $15,000 to invest in the education of high school age…"

University of Maine at Presque Isle Library

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Palmyra Historical Society

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Fifth Maine Regiment Museum

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Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"Surry's Old Town Hall, built around 1828, (and later moved to its present site on the Surry Road) houses its collections, including a detailed…"

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"1900-1920: Kneisel Hall: Kneisel Hall was established in 1902 by conductor Franz Kneisel. Kneisel worked for the Boston Symphony Orchestra as a…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"& Mrs. Dwinal Hall as Hall's Restaurant for several years. Note the gasoline sold for 26 cents. Water Street looking west, Guilford, ca."

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 1 of 3

"(Tom Goulette) Remains of Guilford Town Hall after fire of 1928Guilford Historical Society The town hall in Guilford was built in 1880."

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary's

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New Sweden Historical Society

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