Maine Memory Network

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"In 1658, the Massachusetts court passed an ordinance requiring ferries for transport across rivers. A ferry was established on the Spurwink River…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Schools

"… act then proceeded to be passed by the General Court of Massachusetts. The building was ready to occupy in May, 1795, and the school opened with…"

Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"… The Canaan Academy was first incorporated by the court of Massachusetts on Feb, 17, 1807. The purpose was to create the town's first high school as…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"The Court House was used for the ladies reception and exhibition of foods, such as butter, cheese, maple sugar and fruits."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Old Church on the Hill

"… porches in the front, between which was an open court leading to the main entrance. Paul Revere Bell Commissioned for Thomaston Meeting House…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"Near the Town Field there is a tennis court, a playground, and a basketball court. Guilford Baseball Team at Kineo, Aug."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… of Ellsworth and Surry was sent to the General Court asking for annexation to Ellsworth of a part of Surry and Trenton."

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 1 of 3

"… time, which is in admirable keeping with her courtly manners. Dolly Madison’s sister Anna was married to Richard Cutts of Saco, and the Maine…"

Porter Memorial Library

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"Judge Charles W. Walton of the Supreme Court of the State of Maine opened a law office before 1905. Henry W. Park came to Mexico from Dixfield."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Architecture

"… times housed a movie theater-hall-basketball court, bowling alley, pool hall, barber shop, variety store, town jail, and town office."

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"Tennis courts, a park, and a basketball court have also covered the old railroads. Guilford Memorial River Walk X (Wikipedia, 2010)…"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office

"… if someone was to do a crime and not show up to court then they will get something in the mail telling them that they have a fine or that they have…"

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"The town office was on the second floor, also the court system was located there, and eye exams were taken there."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… sanitary district was incorporated, and a tennis court was built as was a 24-unit senior citizen’s complex, which soon expanded to 40 units."

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"The Massachusetts General Court, anxious to see the "eastern lands" settled, readily made grants of land to individuals or larger groups."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"… in 1950, their team, the Mustangs, had a real court to play on. Casino and Bridge Street, ca."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"… with huge white columns surrounding it, tennis courts, a beautiful gymnasium, and a new assembly hall with a stage for putting on plays and other…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… important destination in early times, since the courts met here from 1791 to 1805. Hallowell Road (Route 9) It soon became necessary to create an…"

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"… expansion projects that included outdoor tennis courts, a gymnasium, and an assembly hall that included a stage."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… as a selectman and representative to the General Court. Supply Belcher's Fowling Piece,c a. 1775Farmington Historical Society Mr."

Colby College Special Collections

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Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"… for the settlement as they petitioned the general court of the Commonwealth for incorporation as a town to be named Fluvanna."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Stockholm, Maine

"It was a movie theater, basketball court, jail, town office, general store, pool hall, barber shop, and a bowling alley."