Maine Memory Network

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Further Reading

"… Their Development, Organization, Activities and Controversies, 1620-1770. Philadelphia: Press of the University of Pennsylvania, 1924."

Maine's Road to Statehood - After the War: The First Victory for Separationists

"… the infamous Brunswick Convention of 1816 stirred controversy over the voter tally, as the separationist delegation led by William Preble claimed…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… look was happily embraced by some, but a point of controversy among those who thought the fashion too extravagant, and perhaps a little backward…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"A controversial trash incinerator in the heart of downtown, divisive politics, and an effort by the residents of the beach neighborhoods to separate…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"However, on March 17 of 1933, amidst much controversy between the summer and year-round residents, the Legislature repealed the 1913 law, which…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Overview: Road to Statehood

"… and at times became contentious and highly controversial. Between 1792 and 1819 there were six separate elections for separation submitted to the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"The book included “Rock Me to Sleep." A controversy and conflict occurred with Alexander M.W. Ball of New Jersey, when he claimed authorship of the…"

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… of the Surry Fire Department, which had been controversial at earlier town meetings, solidly supported the formation of the department on March 12…"

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

"This was a controversial issue, as separate post offices were one of the last remaining elements of separate village life."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"… Walker, Jr., and his associates, to settle a land controversy in Concord, New Hampshire. The first settlers to the region were Jonathan Keyes and…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"Probably one of the most controversial issues in the 1980s was school bus transportation. Following a series of meetings, the voters of Guilford…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"The controversy was settled in 1799, in favor of General Knox, who quickly sold off most of the island in 100 acre plots to islanders, many of whom…"

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"… Congress, Cohen was forced to vote on two very controversial issues: Richard Nixon’s impeachment and the Iran-Contra scandal."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"… among many people in Bangor in the 1800's, it was controversial, as it was in many places, because others preferred to consume liquor."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"There was much controversy over this, but the school was nonetheless constructed in 1897. It was built with a strict budget of $6,000, but with a…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Maine in the Northeastern Boundary Controversy. Portland: Marks Printing House, 1919. Print. City of Bangor, Maine. Annual Reports. 1930-1940. Print."

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