Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"… English immigrant worker integration into the Western Maine community. The date of original construction is somewhat unclear, but believed to be…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"The Maine town honored the South American country by the adoption of the name Peru on its incorporation in 1821, changing its name from…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"The name Mexico was chosen in admiration for the country of Mexico and its struggle to be free of Spanish domination."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"… were sent throughout the U.S and to foreign countries as well. Emma Poirier, Rose Daigle, Lena Cloutier, Florence Kelly, and Mary MacDonald also…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"… the early 1920s, offered winter Nordic and Cross Country skiing, and hosted an annual winter carnival, first at its ski jump location on Spruce…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"In 1924 the Oakdale Country Club Golf Course was built and is still challenging and successful today."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"… as it has with many churches throughout the country. However, this old church with its steeple that houses that old, melodious brass bell is still…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 2 of 4

"… expansion to meet the needs of a rapid growing country. Between 1914 and 1918, three new paper machines were installed, A, B, and C in the south…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"… the 1890's Hugh could see the growth of the country needing many more tons of fine quality papers and set his sights on providing just that in his…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Cottagers

"… Memorial Library Villages on the island’s western side—Somesville, Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor—followed a different course…"

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

"… Saco & Portsmouth Railroad tracks and the western edge bordered the marsh. It is now the site of Scarborough Industrial Park."

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"He wanted to explore the Western territory. Jacob was the town clerk, which is like a modern day secretary."

Rumford Area Historical Society

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Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"… RR European and North American Railroad Western Depot, Bangor, 1904Bangor Public Library The European and North American Company was…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… War Years challenged the tiny hamlet on the western shores of the Penobscot. The movement of new people into the settlement stopped, money became…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"It is a two span concrete slab bridge and is the western bridge of the pair. Records do not indicate what type of bridge was replaced by the present…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… to be a forerunner in politics, education and Western Maine business practices. Home of the award-winning University of Maine at Farmington, a…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… another grocery store outlet, plumbing shop, Western Union, and at the end of the street the widely acclaimed Peg's Gift Shop, operated by the much…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… in 1839 coincides with the expansion of the western United States more so than the development of central and southern Maine."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"… the Kennebec, draws from the forests of both western and northern Maine. It has become a major manufacturing center for a variety of wood related…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… beginning of more permanent settlement along the western side of the river in what became known as the town of Kennebec."