Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"Most of these products were sold in Boston, Providence and New York City. Drew's Mill, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library Lumber and other…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"One day when he was riding horseback, he encountered a hog that became frightened and rushed directly under the horse's hoofs."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"… mid 1800s, there was a devout following of Seven Day Adventist and a number of Christian Scientists."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"This was probably because of their farm background and being familiar with horses. John C. Bangs enlisted in the First Maine Cavalry in September 12…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"Additionally, many local farms were abandoned by the end of the War, by farmers, who chose to never return to Maine."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… in the area across from the present Ladd family farm. Dist.# 2 - The schoolhouse was situated further north on the road to Farmington near the old…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"… The Grange movement has evolved to include non-farm rural families and communities. According to Dennis Sven Nordin, author of "Rich Harvest: A…"

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas S. Libby

"But in the olden days I think he had a hard time living the way they did. These are my feelings about Thomas S. Libby."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The History of Stockholm

"… and fifteen thousand different types of lumber a day. The First Store in Stockholm Company Store, StockholmStockholm Historical Society In…"

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Woodbury

"… Carmody X • When were the most important days in Aaron Woodburyʼs life? He was born on June 1st, 1771 in Worcester, Massachusetts, where 23…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… Guilford, 1918Guilford Historical Society The day of the Armistice was a day of wild excitement, whistles blowing, parades and torch light…"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Gone are the great days of logging and of the many mills that lined the river banks near the falls. Twenty-first century Skowhegan now embraces new…"

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"Back in the day, the Fowlers had as many as 30 cattle and 9 yearlings. (Surry tax records, 1878). In the old barn there were nameplates marking the…"

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

"… the mainland, run errands, and return on the same day. Due to the lower price of goods on the mainland, this new accessibility led to a decline in…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"A grist mill and feed store changed hands from M. L. Hussey to Frank Palmer. S. J. Jackson Company set up a Men’s Haberdashery."

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

"… harnessed for power to run saw mills, shingle mills, grist mills, or anything else that needed more power than could be supplied by men or animals."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"Farming continued to keep families in produce and meat. With the many varieties of fish available in the Gulf of Maine and the surrounding waters…"

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

"… blocks of ice needed to keep food cold in the days before electricity. An ice house was often located near the sawmill in order to take advantage…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"Days of “humiliation, fasting and prayer” were often practiced by the church members. He was with the parishioners through difficult times when there…"

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"On the day that Captain Moulton and Captain Harmon led their troops once again to the scenic village along the Kennebec, the weather was mild for it…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"On June 17, 1912 this mill district burned and a stock company was formed and Mr. C.H. Bartlett soon rebuilt a modern wood turning plant."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The British spared the buildings, but made themselves unwelcome guests for nearly three days before retreating down river."

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

"… because they would be out 12, maybe 14, hours a day. The new sport for winter was skiing. Some people made their own skis."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… as 700 Acre Island, a small island near present-day Islesboro. There, he encountered French traders and Native Americans and promptly chased them…"